Archives for September 2003

'The 14 are Tom Askey, Brian Chapman, Greg Gardner, Jim Lorentz, Sean McMorrow, Norman Milley, Karel Mosovsky, Rick Mrozic, Jiri Novotny, Nathan Paetsch, Domenic Pittis, Jason Pominville, Chris Thorburn and Dennis Wideman.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send 14 to Rochester affiliate

'Everything Roy has done thus far indicates he's ready for the NHL.' … [Read more...] about Roy-al flush

'"He has shown some things that, for a guy that hasn't played hockey in a couple years, he's an interesting player," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. "He's got size. He's got real good hands. He has shown that there's something there."' … [Read more...] about Injury-plagued Kriukov impresses

'WGR General Manager Greg Ried reports that Sabres General Manager Darcy Regier and coach Lindy Ruff have signed deals to do shows on the all-sports station, which is in direct competition with the station owned by Adelphia, WNSA-FM. Ruff's show will be weekly, Regier's once every two weeks.' … [Read more...] about Sabres no longer crossing swords with WGR

'Peters’ first audition came Friday night in Buffalo’s 3-2 exhibition loss in overtime to the Ottawa Senators in Binghamton. Peters fought twice, going against Brian McGrattan in the first and Wade Brookbank in the second. He won both fights. “I just have to go out and do what I gotta do,” Peters said. “I know my role. It’s the role I … [Read more...] about Rough, tough and he knows his role

Jason Spezza wont have to worry about getting another bus ticket here. … [Read more...] about Playing for keeps

'The Sabres' top goalie prospect launched a war of words with Spezza last November by calling the phenom "cocky" following a B-Sens' victory over his Rochester Americans. Spezza got what appeared to be the last word March 5 when, in his final regular-season game in Binghamton, he beat Miller with a highlight-reel breakaway move.' … [Read more...] about Center's OT goal beats Sabres

'"This is a very strong hockey community, and this is an opportunity to celebrate hockey games with friends," Guiles said.' … [Read more...] about Fans cheer return of hockey

'Jason Spezza scored at 2:46 in overtime, lifting the Ottawa Senators over the Buffalo Sabres 3-2 Friday night in the exhibition opener for both teams.' … [Read more...] about Senators 3, Sabres 2, OT

'Defenseman Henrik Tallinder scored in the second period and Paul Gaustad tallied 4:01 into the third for the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Ottawa 3, Buffalo (OT)

'“You can look at those three guys we acquired,” coach Lindy Ruff said, “but there’s actually another player that’s new: Maxim Afinogenov.”' … [Read more...] about Maximizing Sabres' offense

'Daniel Paille, the Buffalo Sabres' first round draft pick in 2002, was one of nine players that were sent back to their junior teams by the club on Thursday. Branislav Fabry, Clarke MacArthur, Louis-Phillippe Martin, Mike Mole, Michael Tessier, Michal Vondrka, Pavel Voroshnin and Jeff Weber were also returned to juniors.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send nine to junior teams

'The National Hockey League franchise has purchased air time on three network affiliate stations in Buffalo and another in Rochester for the release of "Memories of the Aud."' … [Read more...] about Sabres' marketing takes to airwaves

'Tickets for the Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Buffalo Sabres NHL preseason exhibition game are still available at the Kitchener Aud's box office.' … [Read more...] about Tickets available at Aud

'Individual tickets to the Buffalo Sabres' first 20 home games will go on sale Monday at 9 a.m.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce sales for individual games