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'The RBR report lists the value of all the publicly traded Rigas holdings at $1.24 billion. The report is based on April 30 closing prices of the Rigas-controlled Adelphia Communications stock. The stock closed that day $36.36 a share. The report is based strictly on the Rigas' publicly traded properties. Not included are their privately held ventures, including the … [Read more...] about List of radio moguls ranks John Rigas 5th-wealthiest owner

The Sabres Edge offers a month-by-month retrospective of the season past. … [Read more...] about From Dreams to Dejection: The magic and miseries of the 2000-2001 Sabres' season

'Citing questions regarding the proposed contract, the NHL rejected a deal the Sabres and Zigomanis' agent had negotiated and filed prior to Friday's 5 p.m. deadline to sign 1999 draft picks.' … [Read more...] about NHL rejects Sabres contract with Zigomanis

'On Friday, however, the Sabres may have waited a few ticks too long. And it cost them.' … [Read more...] about Sabres come up empty in bid for Zigomanis

'"Yeah, Buffalo can hold on to me until I'm 31, but I don't know what good that does to anybody," said Peca, the 1997 Selke Trophy winner as the NHL's best defensive forward. "I think that's an unrealistic scenario. Everybody seems to think something will happen on or before draft day (June 23)."' … [Read more...] about Coyotes court 'warrior' Peca

'Left wing Barrett Heisten, the Buffalo Sabres' first-round draft choice in 1999, will become an unrestricted free agent if he does not sign with the team by 5 p.m. today.' … [Read more...] about Deadline approaches for Heisten

'Dominik Hasek's future might be up in the air with the Buffalo Sabres. What's solid is the All-Star goalie's relationship with team owner John Rigas.' … [Read more...] about Hasek, Sabres come away from talks with mutual respect

In the meeting between the Sabres and Dominik Hasek on Tuesday in Coudersport, Pennsylvania, neither side shocked the other with an unexpected or unreasonable idea or demand, according to a member of the Sabres' communications department who spoke to The Sabres Edge today. … [Read more...] about Meeting in Coudersport yielded no surprises

"As it went in, pandemonium set in on our bench, and I had to calm things down," Lindy Ruff explained later. "There was still a minute to play." … [Read more...] about May 31, 1999 o Sabres finish off Leafs to earn berth in finals

'The Sabres hold the option to extend Hasek's contract one season for $9 million. But the two-time Hart Trophy winner as the NHL's MVP reportedly has offered to play what would be his 10th season in Buffalo for $6 million.' … [Read more...] about Sabres, Hasek sit down to discuss his future

'The fact that Hasek asked for the meeting, suggests he wants to play at least another year.' … [Read more...] about Sabres, Hasek meet to discuss goalie's future

Buffalo Sabres General Manager Darcy Regier and goaltender Dominik Hasek met on Tuesday, The Sabres Edge has learned. … [Read more...] about Regier, Hasek meet on goalie’s future

'They are reportedly in cahoots with the Buffalo Sabres, hoping to get Mike Peca's rights and one of the Sabres' goaltending prospects, Martin Biron or Mika Noronen.' … [Read more...] about Thrashers may swap pick for Peca

With the announcement of one minute remaining, the Sabres pulled Crozier but struggled to muster any offense. Before five consecutive faceoffs, the fans conceded the outcome and displayed their emotions for the effort their Sabres had given. Chants of "Thank You Sabres" -- a tribute that originated at the end of a long home unbeaten streak during the 1973 season and … [Read more...] about May 27, 1975 o Flyers win Cup on Aud ice

'I still believe the best [Michael Peca trade] possibility comes from Long Island, in part because Isles GM Mike Milbury is in a desperate situation. Sources said last year the Isles were willing to part with center Tim Connolly, a future impact player, in a package for Peca. The Isles have the second pick overall. Connolly and the pick in a package for Peca and someone … [Read more...] about In hindsight, calling Lemieux ordinary in playoffs was kind