Archives for February 2011

'That says to me that Regier is going to get an opportunity, but he is under pressure to produce. I don't disagree at all with Regier's approach to this season's trade deadline. Most deals for rental players at this time of year don't work. If Regier wants to build this team and make deals in the off season that's fine, JUST DO IT!!! I think this past off season should've been … [Read more...] about Sabres Pegula won’t panic

'Thomas Vanek wore an ‘A’ on his jersey as an alternate captain tonight, joining usual alternates Jason Pominville and Paul Gaustad. Lindy Ruff said following the game that the three A’s would rotate between Vanek, Pominville, Gaustad and Jochen Hecht.' … [Read more...] about The aftermath: Sabres 4, Thrashers 1

'Sabres fans and some media outlets looking for Regier’s head, or Ruff’s head, or both, or some stark revelation about the short-term direction of the club, were probably left disappointed. But the most significant announcement today most likely was the introduction of Ted Black and Ken Sawyer, who will be assuming key leadership roles with the team’s front … [Read more...] about Tears, laughter, and a warm welcome to Buffalo

A little extra motivation goes a long way (Portland Press Herald) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Portland Coverage

'Pegula is the right buyer at the right time for Western New York. Welcome.' … [Read more...] about The newest Sabre

'"I can tell you one thing: I'm a fan," the 59-year-old said. "You won't find a bigger fan than me because I just bought a hockey team. That's a pretty big commitment as a fan. There's only 29 other fans in the country that can pull that off."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ owner arrives with championship goal

'"Having Ken as a resource is going to be very, very valuable to me personally and to Terry," said Black, who was the Penguins' VP from 1999 to 2008 and is pleased to join a team on more solid footing than Pittsburgh was following bankruptcy. "This team is not miles away from the Stanley Cup, and that is the goal. We're going to win the Stanley Cup. There's no beating around … [Read more...] about Team looking forward to executive decisions

'"It was pretty awesome," added fellow '75 alum Danny Gare. "He got so emotional. That was one of the neatest things I've ever seen from an owner. Gilbert was shocked. I was sitting next to him and he was like, 'Boy, Thank you. I appreciate that.' It was neat to see."' … [Read more...] about Pegula’s love for old Sabres may impact team’s future

'Teenage daughters Jessie (16) and Kellie (14) were introduced as "the Tweetybirds" by their father, in honor of their sudden fame engaging Sabres fans on Twitter. The 59-year-old Pegula has two sons, Michael (32) and Matthew (11), and another daughter, Laura Pegula Biesinger (28). Michael lives in Los Angeles and Laura recently moved from Colorado to the Lake Placid area. All … [Read more...] about Hockey is cause for a Pegula reunion

'At the very least, Black and Sawyer bring a fresh set of eyes from the outside to examine the organization. Regier has a reputation within the company and beyond for lacking conviction in his decisions, but perhaps he'll thrive with more support and a stronger, more positive approach above him. We'll see.' … [Read more...] about We need more than passion to win

'Miller said the players were enthused by the support Pegula is showing to coach Lindy Ruff and General Manager Darcy Regier, largely because, "they believed in us as young players and it's right that we believe in them."' … [Read more...] about Energized Sabres face Thrashers

'"I wanted to take a leadership role in this campaign because I believe that every vote should count equally," said Golisano, who just turned over the Sabres to new owner Terry Pegula. "The president we choose represents this entire nation, and we should all count when making that choice. Our presidential election should be truly democratic."' … [Read more...] about Golisano has key role in bid to revise Electoral College

'"Winning is not a goal, it is a belief," said Pegula, whose wife, Kim (maiden name Kerr), grew up in Fairport. "I want to run the team to win the Stanley Cup. If I want to make some money, I'll go drill a gas well. I don't need to make it with a hockey team."' … [Read more...] about Stanley Cup is the goal for Buffalo Sabres’ new owner Terry Pegula

'Pegula admits he initially didn't understand why the Sabres and Amerks were no longer partners. But he has learned from his hockey department that the current arrangement works well. "He has been told "what a beautiful minor-league city Portland is," he said. "Players love it there."' … [Read more...] about Pegula not courting Rochester Amerks

'Pegula quoted Art Rooney, the founding owner of the Pittsburgh Steelers. “If you want to be the best, study the best. Panic doesn’t seem to work.”' … [Read more...] about New owner Terry Pegula&#8217s tears, expectations have Sabres fans excited