Archives for January 28, 2003

'Giambra wants to meet face to face with both men, "These guys have much more money than I do. I have no indication how much they have, how much they're prepared to spend. That's something that I hope that maybe by bringing them together, they could begin to ferret out who's got how much and who's willing to put how much of their money … [Read more...] about Giambra Wants Summit Meeting Between Potential Sabres Buyers

'Mark Hamister confirmed this morning he did receive a request and says he would agree to such a meeting, saying, "I am open to sitting down with good people to talk about doing the right thing."' … [Read more...] about EC Executive Joel Giambra suggests Hamister-Golisano meeting

'Golisano said he believes Hamister's bid is "in trouble" because of Hamister's reliance on public assistance. The PayChex company founder says he has reduced his offer and is seeking no public money, saying "I don't think taxpayers would be happy about having to subsidize Adelphia."' … [Read more...] about Golisano Open to Meeting with Hamister, Giambra

'"Entertaining Sabres Playoff Notions," read the sign at Buffalo's ESPN2 contest Monday night against the Nashville Predators. Fittingly, there wasn't a single person within 50 feet or several rows of the sign. No one in their right mind would want to claim it based on the Sabres' 5-1 defeat in front of 10,799 surly fans.' … [Read more...] about Sabres' point streak fizzles out

'The delay centers around a list of roughly three dozen conditions that Adelphia's creditors faxed to Hamister late Wednesday. The list came less than 48 hours before Hamister expected to sign his deal to buy the Sabres, several sources revealed Monday.' … [Read more...] about Adelphia creditors delayed Hamister deal

'Hamister first claimed a new $5 million sound system would attract more concerts. After realizing how stupid that claim was, he changed his story. The $5 million sound system was really to “enhance the customer experience in the 100 level seats at Sabres games.”' … [Read more...] about iPinocchioi Hamister

'The Sabres (15-24-7-3) weren't in anywhere near as pleasant a mood afterward, as Coach Lindy Ruff ripped his squad for a lackluster effort. Buffalo had posted shutouts in three of its previous four games and had gone 5-0-2-1 in its past eight outings.' … [Read more...] about Preds rattle Sabres

' The Predators came within 16 minutes of getting a shutout last night, but remained the only NHL team not to record one this season when the Sabres' Chris Gratton scored.' … [Read more...] about Johnson shows no fear in return to Predators

'7: The number of points the Predators (3-0-1) have picked up in their four trips to Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Game Capsule: Predators 5, Sabres 1

'The league granted another extension last week to Mark Hamister, who leads a group trying to assume control of the Sabres. Hamister is offering $33 million in cash and assumption of $7 million in debt to buy a team that was recently valued by Forbes magazine at $92 million. If McKee and two teammates are not paid money due them, they can file a grievance and seek free … [Read more...] about Bankruptcy in Ottawa and Buffalo Resonates Through League

'While rookie goalie Ryan Miller was beaten on three of the first eight shots he faced, he got little help from his defense, which was guilty of both turnovers and standing around in its own zone.' … [Read more...] about Predators 5, Sabres 1

'"This was our first real bonehead game," coach Lindy Ruff said. "I don't know how long I have to go back. There was no energy. I think this is a real good wakeup call. It's a step back. It was unacceptable and ugly. They didn't hit anybody, they did not get involved or enganged. I think for two periods we didn't win an offensive zone … [Read more...] about Nashville 5, Buffalo 1