'Naslund and Bertuzzi have elevated the Canucks to hockey's top floor. Only three teams have more points, and Vancouver's 30-16-8 record is largely attributable to the scoring prowess of its terrific tandem.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to face ultimate double-team
Sabres vs. Canucks
'G Martin Biron has a 1.16 goals-against average in his last five starts.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Canucks
Adelphia creditors locked out of sale efforts
'An order by Bankruptcy Judge Robert E. Gerber blocks Adelphia's creditors from having a say in future deals to sell the hockey team.' … [Read more...] about Adelphia creditors locked out of sale efforts
Sabres fans have done their part
It is not like the Sabres are compelling, interesting even. They are, instead, a featureless collection of seconds and kids who were out of the playoff race by Dec. 1. We are talking about a franchise run by the league, buffeted by bankruptcy protection and subject to constant relocation rumours. And still, 13,000 arrive a night. … [Read more...] about Sabres fans have done their part
Losing Sabres would be heartfelt
It is a great hockey city with a good tradition. It is like a Canadian city ... You would just hate to see (the Sabres) leave. … [Read more...] about Losing Sabres would be heartfelt
In a role reversal, Golisano can now be useful to Pataki
'Golisano is angling to use some of the personal wealth that he's so frustrated Pataki with politically to buy the team.' … [Read more...] about In a role reversal, Golisano can now be useful to Pataki
Sabres seek OK to pay players' bonuses, $15 million credit line
'The request for an additional line of credit was not unexpected. Judge Michael J. Kaplan granted the Sabres up to $25 million in debtors-in-possession financing when he approved an initial $10 million line of credit after the team filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection last month.' … [Read more...] about Sabres seek OK to pay players' bonuses, $15 million credit line
Sabres' Gratton cleared to play
'Gratton, the Sabres' second-leading scorer with 14 goals and 38 points, had four goals in the three games before he got hurt.' … [Read more...] about Sabres' Gratton cleared to play
Players pay the price for loss
'"I don't think you ever look forward to something like that," Biron said. "When you give up 11 (goals) and score three in the last three games, it's unacceptable. You've got to do something, and that was the remedy to it, I guess."' … [Read more...] about Players pay the price for loss
Is the power elite leery of Golisano?
'Golisano - through his political campaigns - has made political enemies of Gov. George E. Pataki, County Executive Joel A. Giambra and other local politicians, especially Republicans. Some of Golisano's local allies, particularly former Erie County Democratic Party chairman G. Steven Pigeon, come with their own political baggage and serve as lightning rods for … [Read more...] about Is the power elite leery of Golisano?
Sabres alumni take on Olean squad
'Buffalo Sabres alumni will take on a team representing the Southern Tier Regional Emergency Services Squad at 3 p.m. March 2 in the William O. Smith Recreation Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres alumni take on Olean squad
Area would benefit if Golisano bought Sabres
'He hopes to own both the Sabres and the Amerks.' … [Read more...] about Area would benefit if Golisano bought Sabres
Biron, Naslund lead clutch rankings for January
'"Right now, (Biron is) playing up to his potential and it's great to see," said Satan. "Now, it's just a matter for him to maintain that level of play."' … [Read more...] about Biron, Naslund lead clutch rankings for January
Committee suspends efforts to sell Sabres tickets
'The partnership formed ''Business Backs the Sabres,'' a committee to sell Sabres season tickets in October. The group switched its attention to selling individual games in December after it sold the equivalent of 233 season tickets, short of its goal of 3,200.' … [Read more...] about Committee suspends efforts to sell Sabres tickets
Believe it, the Sabres really could move
'But ask yourself this. Is Adelphia, in such desperate need of capital, going to sign off on a sale in which it receives virtually none of what it's owed? Do you really think a bankrupt national cable company, on the brink of collapse, cares whether the Sabres stay in Buffalo? Its only interest is getting as big a payment as possible for the sale, no matter where the … [Read more...] about Believe it, the Sabres really could move