‘The city is always first or second in local television ratings because people in Buffalo are great sports fans and great hockey fans and they love the Sabres, but let’s talk here about Terry and Kim Pegula and what they represent. I remember vividly Terry’s interview with our Executive Committee when he was coming into the league and the two things I remember the most are how he said to the assembled group of owners that were there, ‘This is a dream come true. I’ve been a Sabres fan all of my life. I loved Robert, Perreault and Martin, loved the French Connection. For me to even be a part of this organization is a dream come true.’ That was the first thing I remember. The second was, ‘I’m a fan first and foremost and I want to do everything possible to make the fans of the Sabres happy, enthused and excited.’ Certainly fans in Buffalo should feel that way about their team taking part in these games.’