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  1. 05-17-2011, 03:00 PM #1
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    Thumbs up Sources: Pegula Close to Buying Amerks

    Multiple sources have confirmed to 2-On-Your-Side that Sabres Owner Terry Pegula is in the final stages of purchasing the Rochester Americans of the American Hockey League.

    We're told that negotiations have intensified over the past couple of weeks, and that the deal has either reached, or is close to reaching its conclusion.

    The Sabres would offer no confirmation, but did reaffirm that they are "looking at all aspects of the organization, including the AHL affiliation short and long term."

    http://www.wgrz.com/sports/article/1...-Buying-Amerks
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    Re: Sources: Pegula Close to Buying Amerks

    Awesome news! I'd love to see what Pegula can do if he owns the Amerks and has total control of them too.
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    Re: Sources: Pegula Close to Buying Amerks

    when does the Sabres deal with Portland end?
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    Re: Sources: Pegula Close to Buying Amerks

    more exciting if you substitute "amerks" with "Bills"
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    Re: Sources: Pegula Close to Buying Amerks

    Quote Originally Posted by trapezeus
    more exciting if you substitute "amerks" with "Bills"
    If you replace "Amerks" with "Bills," then it's exciting even if you replace "Pegula" with anyone who won't move the team.
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    Re: Sources: Pegula Close to Buying Amerks

    Quote Originally Posted by OpIv37
    when does the Sabres deal with Portland end?
    2013-2014. And (supposedly) there is not an out clause.
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    Re: Sources: Pegula Close to Buying Amerks

    This is terrific news for Sabres/Amerks fans. Terry Pegula is like a godsend for the sports fans of WNY. Go, Terry, go!

    This lowly cart.... it hits harder and has a higher yards
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    Re: Sources: Pegula Close to Buying Amerks

    Quote Originally Posted by Dr. Lecter
    2013-2014. And (supposedly) there is not an out clause.
    What the hell was Golisano thinking? Was Steve Donner really that bad? Hell, even if he was, why rope yourself into Portland for so long?
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    Re: Sources: Pegula Close to Buying Amerks

    Quote Originally Posted by OpIv37
    What the hell was Golisano thinking? Was Steve Donner really that bad? Hell, even if he was, why rope yourself into Portland for so long?
    Golisano thought of 1 thing...Money.
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    Re: Sources: Pegula Close to Buying Amerks

    Quote Originally Posted by Dr. Lecter
    2013-2014. And (supposedly) there is not an out clause.
    There's always out clauses, as long as you have enough money. Pegula does.
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    Re: Sources: Pegula Close to Buying Amerks

    Here's more to the story....

    http://blogs.buffalonews.com/sabres/

    The Buffalo Sabres have been looking at all aspects of their organization, including their minor-league situation and a possible return to Rochester, and a reunion with their longtime affiliate is getting closer.

    Sabres owner Terry Pegula has had talks to purchase the Amerks, a source told The Buffalo News today. The Associated Press quotes a source as saying the Sabres have signed a nonbinding letter of intent to purchase the American Hockey League club.
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  12. 05-17-2011, 04:24 PM #12
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    Re: Sources: Pegula Close to Buying Amerks

    And it continues to be too good to be true.

    I'm waiting for the "Pegula arrested for money laundering" thread
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    Re: Sources: Pegula Close to Buying Amerks

    Quote Originally Posted by JD
    And it continues to be too good to be true.

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    Yeah really. Please DON'T pinch me - if I am dreaming I don't want to wake up. :)
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    Re: Sources: Pegula Close to Buying Amerks

    as a sabre fan great news... as a crunch fan... even better....... i miss the days of miller, vanek, pominville, hell even cunneyworth and houda :)

    still wish they'd take over syracuse, but it makes too much sense.......... but i do have to wonder if the knighthawks are included or if its a hockey only deal?

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    Re: Sources: Pegula Close to Buying Amerks

    Quote Originally Posted by OpIv37
    If you replace "Amerks" with "Bills," then it's exciting even if you replace "Pegula" with anyone who won't move the team.
    He can own both the bills and sabres since they are in the same market.


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    Re: Sources: Pegula Close to Buying Amerks

    Quote Originally Posted by CuseJetsFan83
    as a sabre fan great news... as a crunch fan... even better....... i miss the days of miller, vanek, pominville, hell even cunneyworth and houda :)

    still wish they'd take over syracuse, but it makes too much sense.......... but i do have to wonder if the knighthawks are included or if its a hockey only deal?
    Pegula already owns the Bandits. He can't buy the Knighthawks too.
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    Re: Sources: Pegula Close to Buying Amerks

    Quote Originally Posted by JD
    And it continues to be too good to be true.

    I'm waiting for the "Pegula arrested for money laundering" thread
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    Re: Sources: Pegula Close to Buying Amerks

    Quote Originally Posted by camelcowboy
    He can own both the bills and sabres since they are in the same market.
    True, although this has nothing to do with what Opiv was getting at. All he is saying is that anyone that buys the Bills is fine as long as they stay.
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    Re: Sources: Pegula Close to Buying Amerks

    Quote Originally Posted by JD
    And it continues to be too good to be true.

    I'm waiting for the "Pegula arrested for money laundering" thread
    Pegula funded the Bin Laden raid.


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    Re: Sources: Pegula Close to Buying Amerks

    Quote Originally Posted by YardRat
    Natural gas...Pennsylvania...polluted water...Hmmmmmm.
    this is pegula's long term strategy to get the flyers and penguins to suck. that's how committed he is to sabres hockey.
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