'"Through the financial commitment by our new owner, Tom Golisano, this

agreement allows us to allocate more money to our minor league budget in Rochester and thus enables us to develop our prospects, add veteran players to the team and create more depth for the organization," said Sabres General Manager Darcy Regier. "It's very important that we improve the talent level and create a winning atmosphere for the Amerks to be more successful on the ice."'