Archives for October 2003

'Slowly, the team is trying to make inroads back into the good graces of its disgruntled fan base, which was turned off last season by a nonplayoff team that seemingly had one skate out the door to leave Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about The Ice Screen cometh

'"Buffalo gives us fits, and we always have a difficult time against them. Unless it was Ottawa or New Jersey, you could not get a more significant opponent for us [in an opener]. We just want to start off on the right way from day one."' … [Read more...] about Team facing a tough start against Sabres

'After three weeks of training camp, however, the club still has not decided who will be their No. 1 goaltender out of a trio that includes Martin Biron, Mika Noronen and Ryan Miller.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo (0-0-0-0) at Philadelphia (0-0-0-0)

Buffalo Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff announced today that right wing Miroslav Satan has been named captain for the month of October. Satan is set to serve as the first of what is expected to be a rotating captaincy.' … [Read more...] about Satan Named Captain

Who is going to be your captain for October? "Miro Satan. For us, Miro needs to step up and I think he wants to step up. He is in a position where he is looked upon in every situation on the ice. We need that leadership on the ice and we need leadership off the ice. I think it has got to fall on that place." … [Read more...] about Ruff announces Satan as Captain for October

The Sabres embark on a whole new season and direction Thursday when they play their regular season opener in Philadelphia. With a new owner, B. Thomas Golisano and managing partner, former Sabres President, Larry Quinn, the Sabres are trying hard to forget their recent past. … [Read more...] about Sabres Preview: A brighter future

'''For us, Miro needs to step up,'' said coach Lindy Ruff. ''We need leadership from him not only on the ice but off the ice. He's in that position.''' … [Read more...] about Sabres name Satan captain for first month

'"This is an opportunity of a lifetime. I just don't want to blow it," he added.' … [Read more...] about Sabres get heavy-duty performer in Peters

'The Buffalo Sabres forward was a four-year teammate of Snyder's with the Owen Sound Platers of the Ontario Hockey League. Snyder was the captain for two seasons, while Mair was an alternate. They were OHL All-Star teammates, and they stayed close after they turned pro.' … [Read more...] about Snyder's death hits home with Mair

Register for your chance to win a $1,000,000.00 with the “Sabres $1,000,000 Shot”. The Buffalo Sabres have joined with Pepsi to offer one lucky fan a shot at $1,000,000 during the Sabres home opener on Saturday, October 11th as the Sabres take on the New York Islanders. See below for further details for online registration or register in person at any Puck Patrol … [Read more...] about Million Dollar Shot

Monday, Tim Connolly stopped after practice to answer the questions submitted by you, the fans. A Syracuse native, Connolly is one of the promising young centers on the Sabres roster.) … [Read more...] about Questions and Answers… Tim Connolly

The Buffalo Sabre's newly acquired center, Daniel Briere, will be the new spokesperson for Univera Healthcare's 2Smart 2Start youth smoking prevention program. … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabre Daniel Briere Commits to Univera’s 2Smart 2Start Program

'Miller is the only goalie exempt from waivers because he is in just his second pro season. If the Sabres don’t make a trade, and Regier said that isn’t an option being considered right now, then sending Miller to the Rochester Americans may be the easy solution. Unless, of course, he’s the best goalie in Buffalo, which he’ll have a chance to … [Read more...] about Sabres hanging on to Miller

'“Everyone was saying I was going to score some points, I was going to skate fast, and I couldn’t. My groin was holding me back,” Roy said Tuesday, when he sat out practice at Blue Cross Arena at the War Memorial to give his groin and hip flexor one more day to heal.' … [Read more...] about Roy's road to Sabres is derailed

'The Sabres figure they've been through the worst with the financial uncertainty that dogged the team last season. The acquisition of C Chris Drury from Calgary should give Buffalo its best two-way player since former captain C Michael Peca was traded away.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres 2003-04 capsule preview