Hamister reportedly near offer for SabresSource: Buffalo News 'The clock is ticking, though, with just three months to the start of the regular season, when the heavy player payroll will tax the Sabres' continuing cash flow problems.' Related posts: Sabres say they're staying in Buffalo Blues make offer to Turgeon, stay in hunt for Hasek Adelphia joins list of corporate crashes Hasek pursues Cup; Lapointe takes payday N.Y. officials offer to help with Sabres