Archives for February 24, 2011

'"This comes from my prior business. When you drill oil and gas wells, I guess you look at every well like a draft pick," he said. "Some of them are great and some of them don't work out for you, but I never really ever get too high or too low. I don't get too high on my conquests or too low on my failures and I think that has helped me sail through the business … [Read more...] about Pegula’s goal: Build a classy champion in Buffalo

'“I just think it’s time for Thomas to be that leader, be recognized. It’s the point of his career where he’s our leading scorer and you hear his voice in the room now, and I think it’s important that some of the leadership falls on his shoulders,” Ruff said of his decision to name Vanek an alternate captain.' … [Read more...] about Added responsibility

''Buffalo is a great town to raise your kids and there aren’t many regions in the USA more hockey mad than Western New York. I’m sure our new management will convey this message to any possible new player. There’s a new spirit in town and the future starts now. And I’m really looking forward to it.” … [Read more...] about Vanek speaks out on new owner Pegula

'The sound system pumped out music, and the video board above showed a montage of vintage Sabres moments and Pegula's prophetic quote from 1983: "If I ever have more than two nickels to my name, I'm going to buy the Buffalo Sabres one day."' … [Read more...] about All hail the mayor of Pegulaville

'"To see how emotional he is and to see how passionate he is for the Sabres, it's great to get his first win in his first game," Myers said. "It was good to get that for the fans, too. We've been just as frustrated as they've been the last three games, and to come get a win, especially against Atlanta, it was good for a lot of reasons."' … [Read more...] about A beautiful start to the Pegula era

'"It's nothing more than giving him an opportunity to play," Regier said just prior to the 4-1 win over Atlanta. "I spoke with his agent [Pat Morris] [Tuesday] morning and he had expressed a trade [request]. We tried to move him with a trade and unfortunately weren't able to. This is the next step in helping him resume his career."' … [Read more...] about Rivet waived after trade effort fails

'It's been a long time since fans were on their feet before the game and at the final horn. The arena was alive again.' … [Read more...] about Honeymoon phase is in full bloom

'"I relate to it a little bit different because I'm from Buffalo and I've always been a Sabres fan and loved the Sabres as much as anything," Kaleta said prior to Wednesday's game against Atlanta. "I can kind of relate to anything, like getting my homework done as fast as I can so I could watch the Sabres' games and being able to stay up on a school night to watch the playoffs … [Read more...] about Kaleta can relate to Pegula’s feelings

'"Buffalo's a hockey town, and Labatt is Buffalo's hockey beer. We are the official sponsor of the Buffalo Sabres and will be for years to come," said Peter Bodenham, vice president of marketing for Labatt. "At the arena and throughout Western New York, we will promote our sponsorship and support our local team."' … [Read more...] about Sabres, Labatt still a team

'Pegula has brought warmth, and humanity to a sport not known for its warm, fuzzy or Kumbaya moments. And hopefully, he has brought the team its best shot at a Stanley Cup.' … [Read more...] about Pegula is the real deal

Thrashers' playoff hopes dealt another blow (Atlanta Journal Constitution) Photo gallery (AtlantaThrashers.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) Photo gallery (AP) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Atlanta Coverage

'Will he instruct Regier to try and sign star forward Brad Richards in the summer? Will he insist that 21-year-old Tyler Myers receive the captaincy from the departed Craig Rivet? With the Feb. 28 trade deadline fast approaching, will he want his ninth-place team -- five points out of a playoff spot entering Wednesday -- to trade draft picks and prospects in an attempt to make … [Read more...] about Will owner’s passion be good for Buffalo?

'“It was a good all-around effort,” Myers said. “We did exactly what we wanted to do in the third, getting that fourth goal. There were still moments where I thought we could have been better, but for the most part it was good.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres win in Terry Pegula&#8217s first game as owner

'The move was made on Wednesday, prior to Buffalo’s home game against Atlanta, the person said, speaking on the condition of anonymity because the Sabres have not announced the move.' … [Read more...] about Sabres place captain Rivet on waivers

'Tyler Myers had a goal and an assist while Paul Gaustad, Jason Pominville and Tyler Ennis also scored for the Sabres, who snapped a three-game losing streak.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 4, Atlanta 1