'Insiders have said that a new owner would have to pay more than $50 million cash for the franchise - to pay off all the debts, satisfy Adelphia Communications Corp.'s creditors and repay the team's current operating expenses since the team sought bankruptcy protection.' … [Read more...] about Hamister pursuing investors for new bid
A welcome for Golisano
'And it was annoying to many - this page included - that he seemed to be trying to jam a stick into Hamister's spokes as the local man tried to nail down a deal that would work for him. Indeed, the sense that he was placing his interests over those of this community may have contributed to the frigid reception he received here.' … [Read more...] about A welcome for Golisano
Panthers' point of view: Tie is a loss
'Both the Sabres goals came after calls that replay refuted.' … [Read more...] about Panthers' point of view: Tie is a loss
Hockey News paints bright future for Florida
'Monday was a big scout night in the Office Depot Center press box. Scouts from Anaheim, Carolina, Ottawa, Rangers, Chicago and Columbus attended.' … [Read more...] about Hockey News paints bright future for Florida
Panthers fail to show up during disappointing tie with Buffalo
'The Panthers had a chance to win the game when Curtis Brown slashed Mathieu Biron at the 20-minute mark of the third period. That gave the Panthers a two-minute 4-on-3 to start the OT, but Biron's brother, Martin, turned the Panthers away.' … [Read more...] about Panthers fail to show up during disappointing tie with Buffalo
On the plus side, Lilja looks good
'Before Monday's game against Buffalo, Lilja, acquired from the Los Angeles Kings with Jaroslav Bednar for Dmitry Yushkevich in November, was a plus-20, tied for 14th in the NHL, sixth among defensemen. Plus-15 of the plus-20 had come in 35 games with the Panthers.' … [Read more...] about On the plus side, Lilja looks good
Sun-Sentinel's 3 stars
'2. Martin Biron, Sabres: Stopped 29 shots, 12 in the first period.' … [Read more...] about Sun-Sentinel's 3 stars
Slow start results in tie
'Repeating the trend that has plagued them at home all season, the Panthers fell behind twice and needed a goal by Jaroslav Bednar with 2:06 remaining in regulation to salvage a 2-2 tie with Buffalo in front of just 11,944 at the Office Depot Center.' … [Read more...] about Slow start results in tie
Matteau making most of second opportunity
'Buffalo captain Stu Barnes played in his 800th NHL game; 191 of those came with Florida.' … [Read more...] about Matteau making most of second opportunity
Panthers 2, Sabres 2 (ot)
Maxim Afinogenov and Miroslav Satan each scored for the second time in two games for Buffalo. … [Read more...] about Panthers 2, Sabres 2 (ot)
Sabres expect to have enough money to complete season
'``We'll get through the season. That's what we've said. That's what the balances show,'' Sabres vice president of finance John Marsh said Monday after appearing before a creditors meeting at the U.S. Trustees office in Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Sabres expect to have enough money to complete season
Buffalo 2, Florida 2
The Sabres are 3-1-1-1 following a franchise-record eight-game slide. … [Read more...] about Buffalo 2, Florida 2
Sabres vs. Panthers
'C Tim Connolly's 265 straight games is the NHL's third-longest active streak.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Panthers
Tonight's game: Sabres at Panthers
'This is the second of four meetings with Florida. They lost to the Panthers at home 3-0 on Dec. 20. They are 21-14-2 all-time vs. Florida, 8-9 at Florida.' … [Read more...] about Tonight's game: Sabres at Panthers
Sabres turn into Lightning-tamers
'"Marty had a damn good game. That's the way we need him to play," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres turn into Lightning-tamers