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'"Ryan had a great college career at Michigan State," Sabres general manager Darcy Regier said. "We look forward to him continuing that success on the professional level for many years to come as a member of the Buffalo Sabres organization."' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign G Ryan Miller

'Prospective Buffalo Sabres owner Frank DuRoss is talking about making the NHL team more regionally friendly a la Rochester and the NFL Bills. Sounds good, but the big difference is that Rochester has no fall pro football team and already has a hockey team. The more tickets the Sabres sell in Rochester, the fewer tickets the Amerks figure to sell.' … [Read more...] about Let's try a real NHL game in Rochester

'The Sabres acknowledge it will not be an easy path. The team is still reeling from anti-Rigas fallout, coupled with the fact that it did not make the playoffs last season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres ticket effort motivated by urgency

'"The populace of a team's market doesn't determine its fate," he said. "It's the ownership, the management, and having a commitment to do things right. I almost don't buy into the whole small-market thing."' … [Read more...] about Utica businessman could become Sabres' most important 'local guy'

'There is absolutely no doubt this community loves the Sabres. But all the spirit in the world won't make up for the lack of paying customers.' … [Read more...] about The ultimate goal

'Randy Cunneyworth doesn't view the offer of only a one-year contract -- which he'll very likely sign this week -- as a slap in the face. Instead, the Rochester Americans coach says the lack of a multi-year contract is the byproduct of the Buffalo Sabres' ownership shuffle.' … [Read more...] about Cunneyworth will be back

'The development emerged Friday night after a meeting in Dallas, where Bassin and some associates visited with Quentin Bourjeaurd, a previously unidentified financial backer of the group.' … [Read more...] about Bassin group set to bid on Sabres

'"Our goal is to make the Sabres more of a regional team," said DuRoss, a Utica resident who is majority owner of the Rochester Rhinos and also owns the Providence Bruins of the American Hockey League. "We want to mirror what the (NFL's Buffalo) Bills have done in Rochester."' … [Read more...] about DuRoss teams with another group planning to buy Sabres

'But it's easy to understand why so many fans are skeptical, why so many are holding onto their money. They want to see some stability come to the franchise. They want to see changes on and off the ice. They want to see a team that wins and works hard. They don't want to see the Goo Goo Dolls and Tim Russert.' … [Read more...] about Sabres need tickets sales, and stability

'Frank DuRoss, one of five parties interested in buying the Buffalo Sabres, is joining forces with another group in a bid to purchase the financially troubled franchise. DuRoss, a Utica, N.Y., businessman, is scheduled to announce the merger at a press conference in Buffalo on Friday afternoon, spokesman Steve Rossi said.' … [Read more...] about DuRoss joining forces in bid to buy Sabres

'Here's one indication Miller may be ready to sign: Justin Tobe, the recruit who will take his place on the Spartans roster, is enrolled in classes and has moved into a Michigan State dorm.' … [Read more...] about Decision time for Miller

'Alan Maislin says the group is not worried about the threat of lawsuits and the looming debt the team owes Adelphia Communciations, Maislin says he will let the attorneys figure it all out, right now, he says, the focus is on the bid.' … [Read more...] about Group still working on offer for Sabres

'Rick Comley, beginning his first season as MSU coach, said he has not been informed of a final decision, but doesn't expect Miller to be with the Spartans this season. "As far as I know, nothing has changed. And as I've said all along, I think he's close to leaving,'' Comley said. "But until he announces it ... He hasn't told me … [Read more...] about Miller on verge of leaving MSU

'Wednesday, Golisano met for an hour and 45 minutes with developer Carl Paladino, former Sabres President Larry Quinn and three attorneys from a Rochester law firm, including G. Steven Pigeon, the Erie County Democratic Party chairman. The meeting focused on the Sabres' financial situation, the issues surrounding HSBC Arena, Canadian television, and the … [Read more...] about Serious candidate or vain billionaire?

'Biron signed his most significant autograph Wednesday in HSBC Arena. He stroked his signature on the bottom of a two-year, $4.1 million agreement that was reached Aug. 7, the day before his scheduled arbitration hearing.' … [Read more...] about Biron's summer has a signature event