Archives for May 18, 2011

'Amerks owner Curt Styres deflected all questions about the potential sale, saying only that the Amerks "will be playing next season." When asked if he has sold the Amerks or was in serious negotiations to sell, Styres, from his home in Ohsweken, Ontario, repeated his original statement and added, "I hope the sun is shining in Rochester tomorrow."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres appear closer to deal with Rochester Amerks

'Brian Petrovek, the Pirates' CEO/managing owner, declined to comment about the possible purchase by Buffalo, his team's NHL affiliate for the past three seasons, and what it would mean to the future of the Pirates. "We have a contractural relationship with the Buffalo Sabres," Petrovek said. "They know it. We know it. I really can't say more about it."' … [Read more...] about Sabres set to purchase AHL team

'“The best way to characterize it is speculation is what it is. Chatter is what it is. I think (Sabres owner) Terry (Pegula) and (Sabres team president) Ted Black have done a good job getting themselves focused on the Buffalo business. I’ve got a three-year deal and that’s what we have and that’s what we stand behind. We will just have to continue to do … [Read more...] about Pirates in the market for a new affiliate?