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| Lightning invade HSBC Arena |
NHL Hockey |
03/14/2003 |
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| Buffalo, NY (MySportsbook) - The Tampa Bay Lightning hope to have the Southeast Division lead all to themselves after visiting the Buffalo Sabres at HSBC Arena tonight. With 78 points the Bolts trail first-place Washington by one in the standings and hold a game in hand. The Capitals will host Los Angeles this evening. If, however, the Lightning are to move into the penthouse, they'll have to end a lengthy streak tonight. They are 0-6-3 in the last nine meetings with the Sabres, including an 0-1-2 mark thi |
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| Golisano expected to finalize purchase of Sabres |
NHL Hockey |
03/13/2003 |
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| Buffalo, NY (MySportsbook) - Rochester billionaire and failed gubernatorial candidate B. Thomas Golisano is expected to announce his purchase of the Buffalo Sabres at a Friday press conference at HSBC Arena. Golisano needs to first receive the final approval of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court and expects to hear by Friday morning. Golisano's offer is believed to be worth over $50 million. The sale of the team became necessary when owner John Rigas and two sons were indicted on fraud charges following the collaps |
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| Brown and Kalinin injured in Sabres' loss |
NHL Hockey |
03/13/2003 |
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| Buffalo, NY (MySportsbook) - Buffalo Sabres center Curtis Brown and defenseman Dmitri Kalinin were both injured in Wednesday's 3-2 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes. Both players left in the third period and could each be sidelined for two weeks. Brown hurt his right knee after he was taken down late in the period and Kalinin exited with a left shoulder injury. Brown has 15 goals and 14 assists in 67 games this season, while the 23-year- old Kalinin has six goals and 13 assists in 59 contests. |
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| Two of the worst teams in the NHL face off in Buffalo |
NHL Hockey |
03/12/2003 |
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| Buffalo, NY (MySportsbook) - The battle to avoid the National Hockey League cellar heats up tonight when the Buffalo Sabres welcome the Carolina Hurricanes to HSBC Arena. The teams are tied for 28th place in the overall standings -- one ahead of the Atlanta Thrashers. Buffalo and Atlanta both hold two games in hand on Carolina. The Hurricanes have actually picked things up of late, winning their last three games. Following shutouts over Pittsburgh and Minnesota, Carolina managed a 6-5 win against Columbus |
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| Phil Housley traded to Maple Leafs |
NHL Hockey |
03/11/2003 |
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| was traded to Toronto just before Tuesday's trade deadline by the Chicago Blackhawks for future considerations. The 39-year-old Housley scored six goals with 23 assists in 57 games for the Hawks this season. After being drafted sixth overall by the Buffalo Sabres in the 1982 NHL Entry Draft, Housley embarked on a long NHL career that has lasted over 20 years. The Blackhawks claimed Housley off waivers from the Calgary Flames before the start of last season. He appeared in 80 games for Chicago, collecting 15 |
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| Gratton fills Coyotes' void left by Amonte |
NHL Hockey |
03/11/2003 |
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| Scottsdale, AZ (MySportsbook) - The Phoenix Coyotes acquired center Chris Gratton and a fourth-round draft choice from the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for Daniel Briere and the Coyotes' third-round draft choice in 2004. The 27-year-old Gratton joins Phoenix on the same day that the Coyotes traded disappointing right wing Tony Amonte to the Philadelphia Flyers. The 32-year- old Amonte was dealt for minor league forward Guillaume Lefebvre, a third- round pick in this year's draft (previously acquired from Atl |
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| Dallas Stars |
NHL Hockey Transaction |
03/10/2003 |
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| Acquired defenseman Lyle Odelein from the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for defenseman Sami Helenius and a draft pick; acquired forward Stu Barnes from the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for a second round draft pick in 2003 and prospect Mike Ryan. |
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| Ottawa Senators |
NHL Hockey Transaction |
03/10/2003 |
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| Acquired forward Rob Ray from the Buffalo Sabres for future considerations; acquired forward Bob Wren from the Nashville Predators for future considerations. |
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| Sabres Team Report: The dumping has begun |
NHL Hockey |
03/10/2003 |
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| istory -- the highest number with any one team. "Rob has been an invaluable member of our organization for the last 14 seasons," said Sabres general manager Darcy Regier. "His contributions on and off the ice and his leadership and dedication to the Buffalo Sabres have made him a team player in every sense. We wish him the very best as he joins Ottawa in their playoff push and quest for the Stanley Cup." Barnes, meanwhile, was obtained from Pittsburgh in exchange for Matthew Barnaby at the deadline in 1999. T |
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| Hawks and Stars swap defensemen |
NHL Hockey |
03/10/2003 |
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| Dallas, TX (MySportsbook) - The Dallas Stars acquired defenseman Lyle Odelein from the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday in exchange for fellow blueliner Sami Helenius and a draft pick. In a separate deal, the Stars acquired forward Stu Barnes from the Buffalo Sabres for a second round draft pick in 2003 and prospect Mike Ryan. "We've acquired two veterans who have playoff experience and add depth to our organization," said Stars general manager Doug Armstrong. "Both players bring certain elements to our team th |
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