‘It is likely the Sabres goal to have MSG agree to add a separate Buffalo feed here to provide more Buffalo sports programming. If that happens, there would no need for Bills and Sabres owners Terry and Kim Pegula to start their own regional sports network similar to the former Empire Sports Network. A regional sports network would be a much more expensive proposition than having a separate MSG channel to carry more Sabres and Bills programming.’
Sabres in strong negotiation position as TV, radio deals near end
Source: Buffalo News