Once known as the "Hardest-Working Team In Hockey," as I'm sure you remember, this team has spent the past several seasons sullying that image. However, although it is but three games into the regular season, the Sabres are looking as though they would like that dub back once more. … [Read more...] about Sabres win, even without three promising players
The Sabres Report - Oct 16, 2002
'Orphan' Sabres get high-level foster parents
'The new Business Backs the Sabres committee hopes to help sell the equivalent of 3,200 season tickets and as many of the 121/2 remaining suites as it can. The 60-day campaign runs from Tuesday through Dec. 15. As of close of business Monday, the team had sold the equivalent of 7,771 full season tickets, about 65 percent of the 12,000-ticket goal.' … [Read more...] about 'Orphan' Sabres get high-level foster parents
Kalinin back; carnival postponed
'A lack of advance ticket sales has caused postponement of the Sabres' annual charity carnival scheduled for Sunday. The event will now be held on Jan. 5, when already-purchased tickets will be honored.' … [Read more...] about Kalinin back; carnival postponed
The Sabres Report - Oct 15, 2002
NHL set to close bidding on Sabres; Golisano to continue talks
'Three sources, who asked not to be identified, and are closely tied to the bidding process, told The Associated Press that the deadline could come as early as sometime this week.' … [Read more...] about NHL set to close bidding on Sabres; Golisano to continue talks
Buffalo business leaders launch Sabres ticket campaign
'The Niagara Partnership is a chamber of commerce-type group, made up of representatives of the region's business community. A similar campaign was launched in the late 1990s, credited with successfully generating enough ticket sales to prevent the NFL Buffalo Bills from relocating.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo business leaders launch Sabres ticket campaign
Sabres recall Kalinin
'Defenseman Dmitri Kalinin rejoined the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday, a day after he was demoted to the minors.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Kalinin
'Business Backs the Sabres' campaign is under way
'Officials said the ticket campaign will target three areas: small businesses in the Buffalo area; out of market sales of tickets and suites in Rochester and southern Ontario; large employers in the Buffalo area.' … [Read more...] about 'Business Backs the Sabres' campaign is under way
A Sabres team with heart arrives in Buffalo
Who are these people? They certainly aren't the Buffalo Sabres I'm familiar with. And I like it. … [Read more...] about A Sabres team with heart arrives in Buffalo
Kalinin, Kotalik sent to Rochester
The Sabres have 21 players on the roster, two under the NHL maximum. … [Read more...] about Kalinin, Kotalik sent to Rochester
Kalinin sent back to Amerks
'“They want me to play more physical, they want me to get some emotion going,” said Kalinin, a member of the American Hockey League’s All-Rookie team in 1999-2000. “I’m trying to do it, I want to stay in Buffalo as long as I can.”' … [Read more...] about Kalinin sent back to Amerks
The Sabres Report - Oct 14, 2002
Sabres demote Kalinin to minors
'The Sabres also sent forward Ales Kotalik to Rochester.' (Submitted by: Mark) … [Read more...] about Sabres demote Kalinin to minors
For Hawks, it's a happy home indeed
'There wasn't much for Brian Sutter to complain about Sunday night.' … [Read more...] about For Hawks, it's a happy home indeed
Sabres showing grit
'That's all Buffalo fans have wanted from their team. One that would show up every game and work hard.' … [Read more...] about Sabres showing grit
Sabres can't overcome schedule, Hawks in first loss of the season
An end-of-the-season schedule coupled with start-of-the-season legs forced the Buffalo Sabres to sacrifice their third game of the season to the Chicago Blackhawks on Sunday night. … [Read more...] about Sabres can't overcome schedule, Hawks in first loss of the season
Sabres vs. Sopranos: Prove your loyalty
Tim Connolly logging as many penalty minutes as points? Or Ralph getting voluntarily violated by Janice? Taylor Pyatt planted in front of the net as an immovable force? Or Meadow standing in the kitchen -- full frontal view -- in a bikini? These were the cruel choices presented to Buffalo Sabres fans as Sunday evening approached. … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Sopranos: Prove your loyalty