Archives for June 4, 2008

'The Pirates are expected to reveal the name of their new NHL parent in the near future. "We will be announcing on Friday a timetable for our announcement," said Brian Petrovek, the Pirates' managing owner/CEO. The Buffalo Sabres, who ended their 29-year affiliation with the Rochester Americans earlier this year, are expected to become the Pirates' new NHL parent.' … [Read more...] about Pirates lose Ducks as an affiliate

'“We’re very excited. This is a very good group of young players here,” Regier said. “. . . It’s a nice group that will fit very nicely together. There’s a certain restocking. We knew it was coming. It’s a group that’s continued to improve, continued to grow and I think they’ll be better for being together as well.”' … [Read more...] about Six signings restock Sabres&#8217 shelf