Archives for March 2003

'"I want to be a player that will help turn things around for the Sabres. I've talked to the coaches and I know that I'm going to get a chance to do that here."' … [Read more...] about Briere brings positive attitude to Buffalo

'The Pittsford-based player agent said Sunday night that he’s in no way lobbying for the job, that he hasn’t spoken with new Sabres owner B. Thomas Golisano, and that even if he were offered the position, he’s not sure he’d want it.' … [Read more...] about Bartlett denies he is Sabres candidate

'NHL insiders say Rochester-based agent Steve Bartlett, widely respected in the Buffalo area, has a good chance of taking over the GM's duties with the Sabres and that could be good news for former Senators captain Randy Cunneyworth, who is currently the coach of the Sabres' AHL affiliate in Rochester. Barlett represents Cunneyworth, making it an obvious … [Read more...] about Buffalo looks dandy for Randy

'"I have a steel plate and screws in my (right) thumb. And I was once hit on the side of the head so hard that it drove my eyeball into my orbital bone. (We'll spare you the details)."' … [Read more...] about Q & A with Rob Ray

'"(Losing) is tough," Kotalik said, "but we're trying to battle through it and trying to keep a good feeling to the end of the season."' … [Read more...] about Kozlov plays spoiler for Thrashers

'"I don't want to get ahead of myself, but my expectation is that I'll be involved," Quinn said. "We're going to set the tone for very capable people who will be working there. People need to be challenged. Obviously, my style is to challenge people, and some people don't like it. That's tough."' … [Read more...] about Power play

'"It's a great community. They're great sports fans. And just as they stepped up to support the Bills, I hope they step up to support the Sabres," he said. "I'm just looking for some quiet time after I step down."' … [Read more...] about Fans can thank Kailbourne for saving Sabres

'"It's nice to get 20 goals against my old team," Kozlov said. "The most important thing for us is two points and to keep building for next year."' … [Read more...] about Kozlov's goal brings team-record 24th win

'``For me, it was more important to get the two points than to beat Buffalo,'' Kozlov said.' … [Read more...] about Thrashers 5, Sabres 3

'"It's disappointing, especially the last two games," Pyatt said. "We're not getting any wins or any points, and it's disappointing. We've just got to keep working hard and hopefully, we'll get the next one."' … [Read more...] about Atlanta 5, Buffalo 3

It was the dawning of a new era for the Buffalo Sabres Friday afternoon at HSBC Arena. With NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman opening up the press conference to announce that B. Thomas Golisano had signed a purchase agreement late Thursday night, the Sabres finally seem to be heading in the right direction after a season in turmoil. … [Read more...] about Golisano issues in new Sabres era

'The sale of the Buffalo Sabres yesterday should set a price floor for bids on the insolvent Ottawa Senators, analysts say.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sale sets price floor

'The Buffalo Sabres no longer have to worry about an empty owner's box. That three-game winless skid that's depriving Lindy Ruff from rewriting the team record book, well, that's a different story.' … [Read more...] about Revved Sabres still can't get Ruff record win

'Golisano said he has been "absolutely flabbergasted" by the calls, messages and expressions of support he has received, many of them from Buffalo-area business leaders. At Wednesday night's game, he said no fewer than 300 fans congratulated him, wished him well and thanked him.' … [Read more...] about Sabres saved

'"The biggest complaint from fans is the team is not very good," Davis said. "It needs to be an entertaining team. If the team is winning and the team is entertaining, it's amazing how quickly fans stop talking about prices."' … [Read more...] about Relieved Sabres fans look to the future