Life begins at 40. Need proof?
Tuesday was a good day in Sabreland. Fortunes changed by the minute in Buffalo.
At lunchtime, Tom Golisano announced via email that he is selling the Buffalo Sabres to Terry Pegula. Golisano bailed the Sabres out of bankruptcy, and along with Larry Quinn and Dan DiPofi, helped to restore the pride and equity in the 40 year old franchise. The Buffalo Sabres brand was in peril until Golisano's investment helped to buoy the franchise at a time when it needed stability the most. Terry Pegula will be taking cn ontrol of a team that's never been better fiscal shape than it is today.
Later in the day, the three teams closest to Buffalo in the Eastern standings took the gas pipe and lost their games.
Florida lost to Tronna in the shootout. The Panthers have played 50 games and have 50 points.
Carolina lost to Boston in regulation. The Hurricanes have played 51 games and have 56 points.
Atlanta lost to the Islanders in regulation. Les Thrash have played 53 games and have 57 points.
Buffalo now have four games in hand on eighth place Atlanta, and still trail the Thrashers by six points in the Eastern standings.
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