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Michael Pachla
Buffalo Sabres
Location: solid!!!
Joined: 09.05.2007

Jul 23 @ 10:58 AM ET
Michael Pachla: Don Stevens talks Rochester Americans, Pt.2 The Rochester Americans are in a total state of flux right now, but are looking good personnel-wise this off season. At least up-front.
cdjaakkola
Location: PEI
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Jul 23 @ 11:02 AM ET

Lamoriello
Buffalo--Sabres
Buffalo Sabres
Location: 2 15/16, NY
Joined: 07.07.2010

Jul 23 @ 11:08 AM ET
Great article Mike. It's great to get some insight on the Americans. I had no idea the Stevens would feel like that and wasn't aware they are still having so many issues. I know the previous regime left Rochester in favor of Portland ME because of the financial issues but I didn't realize it was ongoing.

I imagine the Amerks are sort of a tough sell in Rochester because many fans would probably drive to Buffalo for a Sabres game. Also that Blue Cross arena is not a great arena by any standards. It's a really old building with nice concourses, small bathrooms and terrible seating and there really isn't much else they can do about it.
jt1626
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Buffalo, NY
Joined: 06.19.2007

Jul 23 @ 11:12 AM ET
I liken Lamoreillo taking the Laffs GM job to if the Bills hired Polian. Some Leafs fans will love the hiring cause the name and track record, others will hate it because he's old school and his recent track record hasn't been great. Very similar to Polian, if he had taken the Bills job
Michael Pachla
Buffalo Sabres
Location: solid!!!
Joined: 09.05.2007

Jul 23 @ 11:16 AM ET
Great article Mike. It's great to get some insight on the Americans. I had no idea the Stevens would feel like that and wasn't aware they are still having so many issues. I know the previous regime left Rochester in favor of Portland ME because of the financial issues but I didn't realize it was ongoing.

I imagine the Amerks are sort of a tough sell in Rochester because many fans would probably drive to Buffalo for a Sabres game. Also that Blue Cross arena is not a great arena by any standards. It's a really old building with nice concourses, small bathrooms and terrible seating and there really isn't much else they can do about it.

- Buffalo--Sabres


thx...since Pegula took over, attendance has steadily increased for the amerks according to stevens...last year was just a total mess from the big club on down...

stevens is well aware of what's going on and he's really taken it all in stride
Michael Pachla
Buffalo Sabres
Location: solid!!!
Joined: 09.05.2007

Jul 23 @ 11:17 AM ET
I liken Lamoreillo taking the Laffs GM job to if the Bills hired Polian. Some Leafs fans will love the hiring cause the name and track record, others will hate it because he's old school and his recent track record hasn't been great. Very similar to Polian, if he had taken the Bills job
- jt1626


am really looking forward to the beginnings of a renewed sabres/leafs rivalry...may take a few years, but it's gonna be fun
MEBSabresFAN
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Lancaster, NY
Joined: 07.17.2006

Jul 23 @ 11:20 AM ET
Another excellent article about a field that doesn't get much, if any, coverage here in WNY.

I had no idea the difficulties facing the Rochester Americans. Thanks for the insight Micheal.

It wasn't long ago that most Buffalo fans were fearful of Rochester getting a new stadium for our Bills due to their superior economic development.

Terry and Kim Pegula are the most amazing blessings we have had in WNY with honors going to the Knox Family and Ralph Wilson for their Vision to build their clubs here.
Fattony1187
Buffalo Sabres
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Jul 23 @ 11:23 AM ET
I'll be off Nash cabin. 1 acre only but backs up to 20 acres of woods. Will be a nice quiet street on a cul de sac
Buffalo--Sabres
Buffalo Sabres
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Jul 23 @ 11:23 AM ET
thx...since Pegula took over, attendance has steadily increased for the amerks according to stevens...last year was just a total mess from the big club on down...

stevens is well aware of what's going on and he's really taken it all in stride

- Michael Pachla



Minor league sports are always a tough sell to begin with. Lots of turnover and the best talent always leaves. The AHL is made worse by the age rules governing who can be there and the restrictions on players having to clear waivers to be sent down. Plus I can't really match the correlation between parent team(NHL) and AHl affiliate success.
Michael Pachla
Buffalo Sabres
Location: solid!!!
Joined: 09.05.2007

Jul 23 @ 11:24 AM ET
Another excellent article about a field that doesn't get much, if any, coverage here in WNY.

I had no idea the difficulties facing the Rochester Americans. Thanks for the insight Micheal.

It wasn't long ago that most Buffalo fans were fearful of Rochester getting a new stadium for our Bills due to their superior economic development.

Terry and Kim Pegula are the most amazing blessings we have had in WNY with honors going to the Knox Family and Ralph Wilson for their Vision to build their clubs here.

- MEBSabresFAN


thx, mebs...key point that was in the first piece in that kim Pegula is from fairport, just outside of Rochester, and her parents still live there...kim is the president of pse...i can't see her or terry allowing the franchise to fall through the cracks...they're too important to the big club...once things settle, one would think that they'll be a first-class ahl franchise in the near future
Michael Pachla
Buffalo Sabres
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Joined: 09.05.2007

Jul 23 @ 11:26 AM ET
Minor league sports are always a tough sell to begin with. Lots of turnover and the best talent always leaves. The AHL is made worse by the age rules governing who can be there and the restrictions on players having to clear waivers to be sent down. Plus I can't really match the correlation between parent team(NHL) and AHl affiliate success.
- Buffalo--Sabres


everything seems to be in a state of flux at that level, yet everyone involved understands that and works with it....

am of the belief that Pegula, murray and co. want to load up for bear from buffalo to Rochester...and Elmira too
MEBSabresFAN
Buffalo Sabres
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Jul 23 @ 11:28 AM ET
thx, mebs...key point that was in the first piece in that kim Pegula is from fairport, just outside of Rochester, and her parents still live there...kim is the president of pse...i can't see her or terry allowing the franchise to fall through the cracks...they're too important to the big club...once things settle, one would think that they'll be a first-class ahl franchise in the near future
- Michael Pachla



You "Raining" insight today my man!

P.S. I knew Kim was from southern NY but I never connected Rochester to her
Buffalo--Sabres
Buffalo Sabres
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Jul 23 @ 11:30 AM ET
everything seems to be in a state of flux at that level, yet everyone involved understands that and works with it....

am of the belief that Pegula, murray and co. want to load up for bear from buffalo to Rochester...and Elmira too

- Michael Pachla



As am I. An Amerks cup run would be even more exciting now under the Pegula ownership. I actually love the idea of them playing more in Buffalo during the regular season though. I always go when they come. Amazing value and they always bring their "A" game
Michael Pachla
Buffalo Sabres
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Joined: 09.05.2007

Jul 23 @ 11:30 AM ET
You "Raining" insight today my man!

P.S. I knew Kim was from southern NY but I never connected Rochester to her

- MEBSabresFAN


she's a helluva woman...or so it seems...got a lot on her plate, but just keeps on keepin' on
Pairo11
Buffalo Sabres
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Jul 23 @ 11:33 AM ET
Lou

CoHo_to_B-Lo
Buffalo Sabres
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Joined: 02.29.2012

Jul 23 @ 11:37 AM ET
Grandparents are on Concord right off of Shawnee, newer developement, they were the 4th house in i think there is about 40-50 now. I love that area
cabin
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We need a You're an Ass button, NY
Joined: 09.07.2006

Jul 23 @ 11:40 AM ET
Grandparents are on Concord right off of Shawnee, newer developement, they were the 4th house in i think there is about 40-50 now. I love that area
- CoHo_to_B-Lo

i'm about a mile south across from Dunkin
Buffalo--Sabres
Buffalo Sabres
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Jul 23 @ 11:47 AM ET
i'm about a mile south across from Dunkin
- cabin




Did you already move cab?
cabin
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We need a You're an Ass button, NY
Joined: 09.07.2006

Jul 23 @ 11:55 AM ET
Did you already move cab?
- Buffalo--Sabres

Not yet . After the 1st . Lawyers still working on an exact date. They are overbooked.
CoHo_to_B-Lo
Buffalo Sabres
Location: East Amherst, NY
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Jul 23 @ 12:00 PM ET
Not yet . After the 1st . Lawyers still working on an exact date. They are overbooked.
- cabin



You are on the right side of the street! Huge tax savings, rather that starpoint taxes.
That area is so nice though, out in the middle of nowhere feel but your 5 mins to anything you need.
hubie
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Matt Ellis is my patronus, NY
Joined: 06.28.2011

Jul 23 @ 12:07 PM ET
You are on the right side of the street! Huge tax savings, rather that starpoint taxes.
That area is so nice though, out in the middle of nowhere feel but your 5 mins to anything you need.

- CoHo_to_B-Lo

so its technically NT?
CoHo_to_B-Lo
Buffalo Sabres
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Jul 23 @ 12:12 PM ET
so its technically NT?
- hubie



Even the Starpoint side has NT mailing address, but technically Wheatfield
cabin
Buffalo Sabres
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Jul 23 @ 12:13 PM ET
so its technically NT?
- hubie

North of Rt62 is Wheatfield
Buffalo--Sabres
Buffalo Sabres
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Jul 23 @ 12:18 PM ET
Not yet . After the 1st . Lawyers still working on an exact date. They are overbooked.
- cabin



Typical

hubie
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Matt Ellis is my patronus, NY
Joined: 06.28.2011

Jul 23 @ 12:22 PM ET
Even the Starpoint side has NT mailing address, but technically Wheatfield
- CoHo_to_B-Lo

My parents live at townline and mapleton and its a Lockport address
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