Bettman closer to finding buyer for SabresSource: AP '"I'm optimistic we're closer to the end than we are the beginning, so you can do the math," Bettman said.' Related posts: Bettman to meet with prospective Sabres' buyer Five Groups Interested in Buying Sabres, Bettman Says Bettman tries to ease fears in Buffalo Bettman to update Sabres' situation Islanders, Nolan Getting Closer?