Archives for October 2003

'If Miller outplays Biron and Noronen over the next week, the Sabres would probably start the season with three goalies on their roster and could be forced to trade one of them.' … [Read more...] about Miller's time may come sooner than expected

'Ruff stated early in training camp he would probably hold onto only seven defensemen. But with McKee now under contract and Fitzpatrick playing well, it looks like Ruff will keep one more.' … [Read more...] about Eight may be enough on defense

'The deal includes joint promotions and advertising. Choice One will co-sponsor regular season games and training camps held in Rochester, home of Sabres owner Thomas Golisano and the Rochester Americans, the Sabres’ minor league affiliate. … [Read more...] about Choice One makes deal with Sabres

'“The month of November, we only won one game and I was frustrated, I was not focusing on the right thing,” Biron said. “In January it looked like everything was easy, like everything was hitting me. That was the result of hard work, and this year that work started three months ago.”' … [Read more...] about All business for Biron now

'With just over one week to go before the season officially begins, the roster is finally complete...'. … [Read more...] about Sabres Report

'Forwards Milan Bartovic, Paul Gaustad and Norm Milley and defensemen Joel Bouchard and David Cullen were all assigned to the Sabres' minor league affiliate.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send five to Rochester

'After signing forward Miroslav Satan to a two-year, $10 million contract this week, the Buffalo Sabres don't know whether he'll be in the lineup when they play the Chicago Blackhawks in a preseason game on Thursday in Rochester.' … [Read more...] about Sabres' unsure if Satan will play

'Choice One has been named the official telecommunications provider for the Buffalo Sabres and a subsidiary, Choice One OnLine, will redesign the Sabres Web site.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Choice One to sponsorship deal

'"If you look at last year's team," Quinn said, "you have a tough time saying what is the personality of that team."' … [Read more...] about A little joie de vivre brightening the Sabres' picture

'"With our organization, we don't really mind people starting off in Rochester," Luce said. "It's a great experience, playing in the AHL and getting the feel of pro hockey. We'd rather see people progress upwards than starting up here, then going down and having to fight their way back up."' … [Read more...] about Roy faces tall task

'Biron's best efforts aside, the Sabres' ascent depends on Miroslav Satan, who missed the first three weeks of training camp in a contract holdout. Buffalo needs his 30-goal production to continue, and with a consistent point producer of his ilk, the Sabres should surprise and move up.' … [Read more...] about Northeast Division Preview

'Daniel Briere tied the game at 10:29 of the third period after Alex Svitov turned the puck over just inside the Tampa Bay blue line.' … [Read more...] about Stillman Scores His First Goal With Club

'The parade to the penalty box made it difficult to judge the players still fighting for jobs.' … [Read more...] about 1st goal has Stillman on knees

'Daniel Briere scored with 9:31 remaining in regulation to lift the Buffalo Sabres into a 2-2 exhibition tie with the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday night.' … [Read more...] about Sabres 2, Lightning 2

'Anxiously awaiting the arrival of Miroslav Satan after re-signing the high-scoring winger on Monday, the Sabres took the game's first six penalties but found themselves trailing just 1-0.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 2, Tampa Bay 2 (ot)