View Full Version : Notes from the Golisano's Press Conference
Ebenezer
03-14-2003, 12:38 PM
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Bettman: Galisano has signed the Asset Purchase Agreement.
Ebenezer
03-14-2003, 12:41 PM
Bettman: Bidding process still in effect for two more weeks. Other outside bids can be placed until April 4.
Ebenezer
03-14-2003, 12:41 PM
Bettman: Without any "hiccups" Galisano will own the team on April 10.
Ebenezer
03-14-2003, 12:42 PM
Galisano: Thankful to those who voted against him or he would not have bought the team.
Ebenezer
03-14-2003, 12:43 PM
Galisano: Believes team should stay here. Jobs and positive image and quality of life important.
Ebenezer
03-14-2003, 12:45 PM
Galisano: Believes in regionalism...southern tier, Rochester and Southern Ontario.
Ebenezer
03-14-2003, 12:47 PM
Galisano strategy for winning: 1) Fans are the "first master". Affordable price. 2) "Second Master" Responsibility to players and staff. 3) "Third Master" Ownership--others will be brought in in the future.
Ebenezer
03-14-2003, 12:47 PM
Galisano: High praises for Quinn and Pidgeon and Harmozz Monsour.
Ebenezer
03-14-2003, 12:49 PM
Erkie Kailbourne: Bettman committed to keeping Sabres here from day 1.
Ebenezer
03-14-2003, 12:50 PM
Kailbourne: Praises for Regier, Ruff and Quinn for their cooperation through the last 10 months.
clumping platelets
03-14-2003, 12:51 PM
What about bring back the old uniforms??? :rolleyes:
Ebenezer
03-14-2003, 12:52 PM
Questions from Media:
Ownership: Will he own all or greater than 51%
Answer: He owns it all and will open it up to thoughts of brining in other investors; after time. Does not own 51% of Paychex and if he doesn't own 51% of team that is ok.
Ebenezer
03-14-2003, 12:53 PM
Question: Price Tag?
Answer: Too much...lol...some numbers are still floating. Some numbers are assumptions of loans that may be refinance. Upward of $70 mil.
Bettman: No confirmation of price.
Ebenezer
03-14-2003, 12:55 PM
Question: Why buy the team?
Answer: Interest in keeping the Sabres in the community and all of WNY.
Ebenezer
03-14-2003, 12:57 PM
Question: What revenue streams do you plan to open?
Answer: Bid is not different than it was. Cash is not much different than it ever was.
Ebenezer
03-14-2003, 12:58 PM
Question: Will you take advantage of Empire Development Zone programs?
A: No. not at this time.
Ebenezer
03-14-2003, 12:58 PM
Q: Games in Rochester? Outreach to Rochester?
A: Would like to play 1 or 2 of games in Rochester. But, no speculation at this time.
Ebenezer
03-14-2003, 12:59 PM
Q: How to improve the game for fans?
A:
Better team
Economics
Convience-Improved food service and traffic.
Ebenezer
03-14-2003, 01:00 PM
Q: Front office.
A: Too early to think about it. Hears the staff is great.
Ebenezer
03-14-2003, 01:01 PM
Q: Bringing back blue and gold??
A: Has heard about interest. Thinks it is interesting. Comments have come in and they may think about it.
Ebenezer
03-14-2003, 01:03 PM
Q: Type of owner? Increase payrolls?
A: Balance has to be maintained. Must be good for the fans, employees and owner. (Otherwise no answer as to increasing the budget).
Ebenezer
03-14-2003, 01:04 PM
Q: Are contraction fears now eased?
A: (Bettman) Contraction is not being considered by the NHL. Has not been nor will it be. People in Buffalo or other places need not worry about it.
Ebenezer
03-14-2003, 01:12 PM
Q: What about the Amerks?
A: Bond is strong. Long term relationship should be there.
Ebenezer
03-14-2003, 01:13 PM
Q: More events were planned under Hamister, do you see that as a possibility?
A: Yes, those streams must be opened and outside events must be brought in.
End of show.
clumping platelets
03-14-2003, 01:14 PM
Are we gonna buy tickets next year?
clump:earpoke:Eb
Ebenezer
03-14-2003, 01:50 PM
of course...a winter without nachos?? come on man! get serious.
clumping platelets
03-14-2003, 01:52 PM
What if Ted Nolan is new HC?
If Ted Nolan is named HC......no thanks.......we can do better than that if Lindy Ruff is to be replaced
Ebenezer
03-14-2003, 02:04 PM
fine, be that way...stay home...i would bet even money that Nolan is coach unless they bring in a GM who has somebody in mind. Do you think anybody is going to line up to take the job.
clumping platelets
03-14-2003, 02:08 PM
Rumor on HF: former Rangers GM Neil Smith :(
Ebenezer
03-14-2003, 02:42 PM
I heard that too...that is not good news...the guy is used to being able to spend large chunks of money.
Earthquake Enyart
03-14-2003, 02:50 PM
What's HF?
WereRat
03-14-2003, 02:52 PM
That was my question as well EE...
BironsGirl43
03-14-2003, 02:53 PM
Originally posted by Earthquake Enyart
What's HF?
www.hockeysfuture.com
The boards are at www.hfboards.com
It's a great hockey site.. :)
Judge
03-14-2003, 04:54 PM
Originally posted by Ebenezer
fine, be that way...stay home...i would bet even money that Nolan is coach unless they bring in a GM who has somebody in mind. Do you think anybody is going to line up to take the job.
Anybody will take a chance at an NHL head coaching job. Who has the ability to pick and choose too much? Maybe Ken Hitchcock if he were available, would snub the Sabres. That type of coach would look the other way. Outside of that? Who?
Hartley went to Atlanta. That proves my point!
Michael82
03-14-2003, 08:12 PM
Hey EB....it's NOT Galisano! It is GOLISANO!!! :D
sumott
03-15-2003, 11:50 AM
Originally posted by clumping platelets
What about bring back the old uniforms??? :rolleyes:
Isnt bring back Larry Quinn enough. Who could ask for anything more!
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