Archives for December 10, 2002

That might have been the poorest game we have played, Ruff said. We did not have a chance of generating with the way our defense played. … [Read more...] about Senators 4, Sabres 2

'The attendance of 9,966 was the smallest in HSBC Arena history.' … [Read more...] about Senators 4, Sabres 2

'...gave the Senators their first win in Buffalo since December 30, 1998.' … [Read more...] about Ottawa 4, Buffalo 2

'Asked what would happen if Mark Hamister and partner Todd Berman couldn't finalize their purchase of the team within a 45-day exclusive bargaining period, Bettman said Tuesday he was getting positive feedback. ``From everything I'm hearing from the lawyers, everybody is progressing and doing the things they need to be doing to move this along,'' he … [Read more...] about Commissioner: Sabres sale on track

''"There are a variety of reasons why a person may not be a season-ticket holder, but would love to come to five or six games a year if the package included a bus with a nice meal and a safe return to their community. I think you'll find we're going to custom-plan our marketing to the needs of the fans."'' … [Read more...] about New direction for Sabres

'"I do believe this is going to get turned around. I believe we have a pretty good hockey club here. That doesn't mean there aren't things to improve on. Hopefully, we'll be able to get some things done in the way of trades that are going to help us in some areas."' … [Read more...] about Regier sees better times ahead for Sabres

'County Executive Joel A. Giambra said he has asked to see both Hamister's and Golisano's proposals "to compare apples to apples" before he makes any decision regarding a commitment of county dollars to the team. "I just put in a call to Tom Golisano to ask him to share with me a copy of his proposal," Giambra said. "I am not prepared to … [Read more...] about Hamister calls government aid 'integral'

'"A piece from about here down had to be sewn back on," said Ruff, pointing to the outside edge of his ear, about two-thirds from the bottom. "Then he had a deep laceration on the back of his head. It wasn't like it was a clean tear. It's jagged, and there's a few pieces missing there, too. "They sewed what they could back on. It's … [Read more...] about Hecht gets earful of pain

'RW Marian Hossa has 13 goals and 10 assists in his last 16 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Senators

'Botterill, whose 14 goals are second-most in the AHL, was promoted on Monday while defenseman Rory Fitzpatrick was returned to the Amerks after a two-week recall. Botterill is expected to play tonight against the Ottawa Senators at HSBC Arena in Buffalo. The fifth-year veteran left winger played four NHL games last season with the Calgary Flames, scoring one goal.' … [Read more...] about Sabres call up Amerks' Botterill

'No one in Buffalo should start counting on a quick takeover of the moribund Sabres by prospective owners Mark Hamister and Todd Berman. They may not even be able to count on a takeover at all. That's because the bid by the Buffalo-area natives is not binding, and it comes with conditions for things such as government money and concessions that could sink it long … [Read more...] about Questions surround Buffalo takeover

'Hamister's friendship with Boston Bruins owner Jeremy Jacobs, a Buffalo native, might hint at how his Sabres will run. Jacobs is cautious on expenditures and moves many big-ticket stars, but his Bruins are often competitive.' … [Read more...] about Owners' mission: Save Sabres from extinction

'The NHL Board of Governors were briefed Monday on the proposed sale of the Buffalo Sabres during the opening session of their two-day meeting.' … [Read more...] about Owners discuss franchise issues on first day of meeting