Archives for February 4, 2003

'“Without commenting on the wisdom of such a large public investment, it seems the fiscal realities of state and local government make this a highly speculative proposal at best,” Golisano wrote in the letter. “I want you to know that, if this effort fails, I am still committed to purchasing the team and keeping them in Buffalo.”' … [Read more...] about Hamister backs away from Sabres bid

'One possible bidder for the Sabres could be a group that is trying to buy a team and move it to Hamilton. The Toronto-based group recently expressed an interested in buying the Senators and moving that club to Hamilton. However, last year, the group approached several Hamilton businesspeople about buying the Sabres and moving that team to Hamilton. Richard Rodier, a … [Read more...] about Lacking support, deal for team folds

'``I don't think there's a single alternative that has been put on paper to date that will realistically happen,'' the Buffalo businessman said Monday. ``Let's hope after today that offers that work can be put on the table.'' Although he didn't mention names, Hamister was referring to B. Thomas Golisano, the Rochester billionaire … [Read more...] about Hamister suspends Sabres bid; challenges Golisano to make offer