Sabres change AHL affiliationSource: The Sports Network ‘The Buffalo Sabres have announced a new American Hockey League affiliation with Portland, Maine, ending a 29-year relationship with Rochester, New York.’ Related posts: Mudbugs Announce Affiliation with NHL's Buffalo Sabres Amerks will keep dual affiliation Amerks hand control over to Sabres Condors remain hopeful for NHL affiliation Amerks' Miller wins weekly award