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The Sabres Report - Dec 21, 2002

Hamister wants aid deal set soon

'If he could secure about $500,000 for an acoustic curtain to surround the arena's upper bowl, Hamister said, more events in the 5,000 to 7,000 attendance range could be accommodated. Promoters for smaller concerts that do not fill the arena avoid the venue now, he said, because of poor acoustics and the negative impression created by a less-than-full arena.' … [Read more...] about Hamister wants aid deal set soon

Buffalo News | Dec 21, 2002 | Read More

The Sabres deal

'The aid sought by Hamister and his partner, Todd Berman of Chartwell Investments, primarily takes the form of arena improvements, not cash. The end result, in their vision, is a place that offers better acoustics and the improved seating flexibility needed to draw added concert dates, which could help stem the flow of red ink from arena operations.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres deal

Buffalo News | Dec 21, 2002 | Read More

Buffalo's woes won't affect Amerks

'“Having the team leave Buffalo may not be a negative for Rochester,” Donner said. But right now our support is with Buffalo until we hear differently.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo's woes won't affect Amerks

D and C | Dec 21, 2002 | Read More

Panthers rule road with 3-0 win

'The Panthers constricted the Buffalo Sabres 3-0 and now have three consecutive road wins by a combined 10-2 score. They haven't been scored on in 126:04 of road play and haven't failed to get a point in a road game since Oct. 24.' … [Read more...] about Panthers rule road with 3-0 win

Miami Herald | Dec 21, 2002 | Read More

Panthers shut out Sabres

'Worrell was excellent in the first. He drew one of the penalties that led to Bednar's 5-on-3 power-play goal and he set the tone 2:41 into the game by beating Sabres enforcer Eric Boulton to a pulp.' … [Read more...] about Panthers shut out Sabres

Fort Lauderdale Sun Sentinel | Dec 21, 2002 | Read More

Sun-Sentinel's 3 stars

'Turning Point: J.P. Dumont and Vaclav Varada took elbowing and roughing penalties to give the Panthers a two-minute 5-on-3 in the first. Bednar scored.' … [Read more...] about Sun-Sentinel's 3 stars

Fort Lauderdale Sun Sentinel | Dec 21, 2002 | Read More

Luongo stops 30 shots in Florida road win

'After a sluggish start, the Panthers' intensity picked up after Worrell pounded Sabres' enforcer Eric Boulton just 2:21 into the game. "That energized the whole team," Johnson said. "Anytime a guy does that you realize he's going to work for you."' … [Read more...] about Luongo stops 30 shots in Florida road win

Palm Beach Post | Dec 21, 2002 | Read More

Jokinen leaves with hip injury

'The Sabres have been in a state of flux since former owner John Rigas of Adelphia Cable filed for bankruptcy, leaving the team under control of the league. Former Panthers defenseman Rhett Warrener said that despite the team's slow start, the players have for the most part been able to ignore the situation. "It affected some guys earlier when they were trying to … [Read more...] about Jokinen leaves with hip injury

Palm Beach Post | Dec 21, 2002 | Read More

Panthers 3, Sabres 0

'The Sabres, who learned earlier in the day the team is running out of cash and is in jeopardy of moving, refused to use the distraction as an excuse. ``That's an easy out,'' Sabres captain Stu Barnes said. ``We can't say anything that happened this morning is an excuse for how we played. We won't do that.''' … [Read more...] about Panthers 3, Sabres 0

AP | Dec 21, 2002 | Read More

Florida 3, Buffalo 0

'"They played very well. They played a good game once they got the lead," Sabres center Stu Barnes said. "They really settled in and dind't stretch out the middle. They took a lot away."' … [Read more...] about Florida 3, Buffalo 0

Sportsticker | Dec 21, 2002 | Read More

Florida 3, Buffalo 0

'Coming off a disappointing 0-2-2 homestand, the Panthers once again found played well on the road, relying on Luongo to shut down the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Florida 3, Buffalo 0

UPI | Dec 21, 2002 | Read More

The Sabres Report - Dec 20, 2002

Bettman: Sabres could be out of Buffalo without help

'The financially troubled Buffalo Sabres are in jeopardy of folding or leaving the city after this season unless state and local governments help out a pair of prospective buyers, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said Friday.' … [Read more...] about Bettman: Sabres could be out of Buffalo without help

AP | Dec 20, 2002 | Read More

Joel, please tell Gary it's your team, shove it

If there was ever any doubt that the NHL is playing hardball with Western New York when it comes to the Buffalo Sabres' financial situation, it was removed on Thursday, when Joel Giambra and Tony Masiello were summoned to the throne, er, the office, of Gary Bettman for a lecture on fiscal realities, NHL-style. … [Read more...] about Joel, please tell Gary it's your team, shove it

The Sabres Edge | Dec 20, 2002 | Read More

Bettman meets with Masiello, Giambra on Sabres

'"We've got a lot of jobs, a lot of sales tax, $48 million worth of payroll," Masiello told reporters on his return to Buffalo of the importance of the retaining the hockey team. "You have a major facility in the heart of our economic development in the Inner Harbor."' … [Read more...] about Bettman meets with Masiello, Giambra on Sabres

Business First of Buffalo | Dec 20, 2002 | Read More

In no time at all, Zhitnik makes his presence felt

'"The more he plays it's usually the better he plays. He wants to play every second shift, and he's got the wheels to do it."' … [Read more...] about In no time at all, Zhitnik makes his presence felt

Buffalo News | Dec 20, 2002 | Read More
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