Dineen To Remain Coach of PiratesSource: WBLZ-TV ‘…the Pirates’ new parent team, the Buffalo Sabres, has offered the position to Dineen, and he’s accepted. He will be formally introduced at a news conference in Portland tomorrow.’ Related posts: Pirates deny change pending Pirates may keep Dineen Pirates lose Ducks as an affiliate Golisano bid for Sabres accepted Portland Pirates become new AHL affiliate for Buffalo Sabres