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'Individuals close to the negotiations cautioned that the agreement was only verbal and that a written contract is still being worked on. If there are no delays or glitches, a final, written deal could come as early as next week.' … [Read more...] about NHL gives verbal OK to Golisano Sabres deal

'RW J.P. Dumont has one goal in his last 10 games. He has 12 goals this season after consecutive 23-goal seasons.' … [Read more...] about Stars-Sabres preview

'Golisano and his advisers have been working with the NHL trade deadline of March 11 in mind. “He (Golisano) has clearly indicated that any owner would like to be in control of the team before then,” Pigeon said.' … [Read more...] about Golisano makes bid for Sabres

'NHL spokesman Frank Brown declined to comment on the TSN report. Laura Saxby Lynch, Golisano's spokeswoman at Paychex, said he was out of town and unavailable to comment.' … [Read more...] about Golisano Submitted Second Bid for Sabres, Canada's TSN Reports

'Billionaire B. Thomas Golisano is seeking the best terms to reconfigure a $22.4 million loan as his bid to buy the bankrupt Buffalo Sabres nears completion.' … [Read more...] about Golisano bid to buy bankrupt Sabres nearing completion

'Golisano provided no details of what he submitted to the NHL, calling it a “letter bid” that is subject to due diligence work before a formal contract is submitted.' … [Read more...] about Golisano offer for Sabres reported

WGR Sportsradio 55 has learned that Tom Golisano submitted a bid to buy the Buffalo Sabres back on February 14th. The NHL accepted that bid the very next day. … [Read more...] about Golisano, Sabres getting closer

However, no sale has been finalized and the two sides continue to work out the details. … [Read more...] about Sabres deal still pending

'Hecl became expendable after Rhett Warrener returned to action in Wednesday's 3-2 loss at Washington. Warrener had missed seven games because of a concussion.' … [Read more...] about Sabres demote D Hecl to minors

According to WGR Sportsradio in Buffalo, the NHL has accepted former gubernatorial candidate Tom Golisano's bid to buy the financially strapped team, TSN reported on its Web site Thursday. Golisano submitted a bid back on Feb. 14. The report says the NHL accepted Golisano's proposal the next day. (Submitted by: Smitheo) … [Read more...] about NHL accepts Golisano’s bid to buy Sabres

'“There are some details still to be worked out, but a deal could close in the next seven to 10 days."' … [Read more...] about Golisano in 2nd bid for Sabres

'The loss kept the Sabres in last place in the NHL with an 18-31-8-5 record. They could have climbed out of the cellar and past the Atlanta Thrashers with at least a tie.' … [Read more...] about Sabres see the light, still lose to Caps

'"I'm even more confused now than I was a couple days ago," leading scorer Miroslav Satan said.' … [Read more...] about Trade catches Sabres off-guard

'A top government source in Albany, meanwhile, said that the National Hockey League is negotiating only with Golisano and that no other prospective buyers have emerged. The official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the state is not involved in the negotiations because Golisano is not seeking any state money to help close the deal. The source added that … [Read more...] about Golisano completing his bid for Sabres

'Last season, Varada served no fewer than three suspensions: one game for checking from behind; three games for careless use of the stick (Varada butt-ended Eric Lindros to the head); and a one game for kneeing Montreal Canadiens goaltender José Theodore, causing a concussion.' … [Read more...] about Fine time to add a pain in the…