Archives for February 2011

'Golisano proved to be the kind of owner all managers want. He was there when they needed him, and he didn't interfere when they were doing the job he assigned them.' … [Read more...] about Golisano was model owner

'"They turned it up, and we've got to find a way to calm the game down. We didn't do that," Sabres right wing Mike Grier said. "Good teams are going to come at you when they're down, especially at home. We have to calm the game down."' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose in Pegula’s presence

'"The most fun was just seeing the guys after and how excited they were about it," he said. "Another good, fun thing about it was just crossing the red line. I don't know, there was just something about it. As soon as I got to that point where there was no turning back, the adrenaline was so overwhelming. It was fantastic."' … [Read more...] about Goalie Johnson basks in sudden fame

'Weber got rough with Penguins star center Sidney Crosby Dec. 11 along the boards in the Sabres' end in the second period of a 5-2 Penguins win at Buffalo. That did not sit well necessarily with family and friends back home -- seven of whom hit Weber up for tickets for the rematch Friday.' … [Read more...] about No introduction needed for Sabres’ Weber

Without Malkin, Penguins rally to beat Sabres, 3-2 (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) No introduction needed for Sabres' Weber (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Malkin injured, but Penguins' win streak extends to five games (Pittsburgh Tribune Review) Malkin, most Penguins afflicted with bad case of Steelers fever (Pittsburgh Tribune Review) Crosby back home in Canada (Pittsburgh Tribune … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Pittsburgh Coverage

'“We let up in the second period, and they took advantage of it,” Sekera said.' … [Read more...] about Pens lose Malkin but rally for 3-2 win over Sabres

'"We came out strong and started the game off right," said Buffalo defenseman Tyler Myers. "But we let them off the hook in the second and third and it cost us."' … [Read more...] about Pittsburgh 3, Buffalo 2

'Matt Cooke broke the tie just a moments later to give the Penguins their first lead of the game, 3-2 in the second period. Cooke was offside before Jordan Staal brought the puck into the Buffalo zone. The three Pittsburgh goals came within 3:14 of one another. The Sabres were outshot 17-6 in the middle stanza.' … [Read more...] about Penguins Battle Back To Dump Sabres 3-2

'Going into the goodbye press conference I was in the mood to celebrate the successes of the team following a painful and embarrassing bankruptcy proceeding. But as Golisano became more and more defensive, and at times seeming smug and flippant about his oversight of the team, the wounds were ripped open as fresh as they were each time a core leader walked out the door through … [Read more...] about Sabres”’value judgments”

'The Buffalo Sabres were back on the ice in Pittsburgh last night for the first time since the all-star break, but there was more than enough news about the Sabres in the preceding days to keep fans and their players interested.' … [Read more...] about Off-ice news keeps Sabres fans interested in club

Pirates intend to keep building momentum (Portland Press Herald) Pirates ready for second half; Schiestel done for season (Maine Hockey Journal) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Portland Coverage

'The sale needs approval from the NHL's board of governors, which Golisano said will be "a slam dunk," and also from the federal government to ensure it's not a monopolistic transaction, he said.' … [Read more...] about Sale of Buffalo Sabres to Terry Pegula in place

'While he called Rochester a great hockey market, DiPofi said the Sabres' arrangement with the independently owned Portland franchise is ideal. The Sabres are responsible for filling the entire roster and control all hockey operations.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres not likely to team with Rochester Amerks

'The $189 million sale agreement includes the Buffalo Bandits and the right to manage the arena. It also precludes Pegula from moving the team. Pegula is expected to attend Friday's game in Pittsburgh with managing partner Larry Quinn, who will be leaving the team when the sale is complete.' … [Read more...] about Golisano says farewell to Sabres

'"It was great," said Thomas Vanek. "I thought Tom was a great owner for us who did a lot of great things for his community, his team and all the guys in here. It was good to see him one more time, say thank you and shake his hand."' … [Read more...] about Players laud Golisano, Quinn