'Hamister's business plan to revive the Sabres has three primary components: market the club to cities beyond greater Buffalo such as Rochester, N.Y., Syracuse, N.Y., and Erie, Pa.; fill HSBC Arena with as many events as possible; and achieve business synergies among the Sabres, Bandits and Arena Football League's Buffalo Destroyers, also owned by Hamister, such as selling joint sponsorships.'
Small-market teams studying Sabres' efforts
Source: Washington Times