Archives for February 4, 2011

'The sale needs approval from the NHL's board of governors, which Golisano said will be "a slam dunk," and also from the federal government to ensure it's not a monopolistic transaction, he said.' … [Read more...] about Sale of Buffalo Sabres to Terry Pegula in place

'While he called Rochester a great hockey market, DiPofi said the Sabres' arrangement with the independently owned Portland franchise is ideal. The Sabres are responsible for filling the entire roster and control all hockey operations.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres not likely to team with Rochester Amerks

'The $189 million sale agreement includes the Buffalo Bandits and the right to manage the arena. It also precludes Pegula from moving the team. Pegula is expected to attend Friday's game in Pittsburgh with managing partner Larry Quinn, who will be leaving the team when the sale is complete.' … [Read more...] about Golisano says farewell to Sabres

'"It was great," said Thomas Vanek. "I thought Tom was a great owner for us who did a lot of great things for his community, his team and all the guys in here. It was good to see him one more time, say thank you and shake his hand."' … [Read more...] about Players laud Golisano, Quinn

'"I think they're going to make the playoffs and I think they're going to cause a lot of damage," he said. "Somebody's going to have to eat crow, and it ain't going to be me."' … [Read more...] about Quinn has few regrets about his second tour with Sabres

'Thank them. Congratulate them. Admire them. Say goodbye -- or good riddance -- to them, too.' … [Read more...] about Sale adheres to Golisano’s bottom line philosophy

'"I'm going to finish up here, and I'm going to kind of cut off my involvements with other things in Buffalo for now," Quinn said Thursday during B. Thomas Golisano's farewell address as the Sabres owner in HSBC Arena. "I have an old expression, that you can nail wings on a pig but you can't make it fly, and I'm tired of trying to make a pig fly. This political community here … [Read more...] about Fed-up Quinn quits waterfront group as role with Sabres ends

'"I've not involved in the discussion," Petrovek said. "I'm not going to get into Buffalo's business until a deal is done and then I'll be happy to have a conversation about it."' … [Read more...] about Pirates mum on Buffalo’s planned sale

'Sabres fans have been calling for Regier’s exit, and many want Ruff to go, too. Go figure. Ruff is one of the best coaches, if not the best coach, in the NHL and would be snapped up in a minute. If Brian Burke decides to deep-six Ron Wilson at the end of the year, Ruff’s moving expenses would be minimal. Maybe that’s why Wilson’s still around: Why … [Read more...] about Sabres ownership change has repercussions in Toronto

Buffalo (23-21-5) at Pittsburgh (33-15-4) (AP) Buffalo Sabres (23-21-5) at Pittsburgh Penguins (33-15-4) (The Sports Network) Sabres get back into action against Penguins (NHL.com) Penguins vs. Sabres Game Preview (PittsburghPenguins.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Pittsburgh Coverage

'Golisano and Quinn leave the Sabres in FAR better shape than they found them, and because of them, the future of the NHL in Buffalo looks promising for the long term. Is a Cup in the future? Who knows? We all forget this current outgoing group nearly had one except for a freak injury to defenseman Jay McKee, and sometimes you just need a little good ol' fashioned luck.' … [Read more...] about Golisano Leaves Pegula in Good Position

'The time has come to say good bye and it is time. I will just respectfully disagree with Golisano, he did lose interest. He even talked about how he's investing in Florida and has ventures down there. I think this team has become stagnant and needs new eyes to look at it. He did his job and from what he said today, if it looks like the Buffalo Bills are leaving and nobody … [Read more...] about Impressions from Golisano and Quinn from the press conference

'"In the seven years that I've been involved with the Buffalo Sabres, I don't think by either in person or by television I've missed more than six games. And, if I did miss the game, I watched the period-by-period on the internet. You have to remember, I changed my residence for other purposes. I made something like 250 trips between Rochester and Buffalo attending games."' … [Read more...] about Golisano to Schopp and The Bulldog: I Have No Regrets