The Stars have over $6 million in cap space, while the Sabres have over $19 million in cap space. The fact training camp and the preseaso already started and he's without a new contract is concerning, although according to ESPN, Stars GM Jim Nill said they have had good discussions.
ANDREW PETERS AND CRAIG RIVET FREE
Robertson is a restricted free agent but him and the Stars have not yet reached a long-term contract extension or a bridge deal. “MSG Networks is thrilled to renew and expand our long-standing partnership with the Buffalo Sabres and Pegula Sports and Entertainment,” Andrea Greenberg, president and CEO, MSG Networks, said in a statement.Īlso in a statement, Terry Pegula said, “I would like to thank MSG Networks for their long-standing commitment to the Buffalo Sabres and our fans.Robertson was the Stars second round pick in 2017 and had a breakthrough season in 2021-2022, scoring 41 goals and 79 points. Murphy is expected to have a new co-host. giving the MSG Western New York brand five continuous hours of local daytime programming.
Then, the John Murphy Show - which has aired from 7-9 p.m on weeknights, shifts to the afternoon and will air from noon to 3 p.m. The Hockey Hotline show hosted by former Sabres Andrew Peters and Craig Rivet will continue in its weekday morning time slot of 10 a.m. Two radio programs that air on Buffalo’s WGR 550-AM, will now be simulcast on the new network. Also, Bills preseason games will be available on the network, not only live but with next-day repeats.
Previously, those shows were aired by WHAM-13 in Rochester. “You can find all of the programming in one place and we have the ability to work with MSG to create western New York-centric programming for years to come.”Īll Bills’ programming will now be carried by MSG including the Rex Ryan Show, Bills All-Access, and Bills Tonight. “The deal is great for western New York sports fans, especially fans of the Bills and Sabres,” said Preisler. There isn't expected to be a channel number change, so most likely MSG will remain on channel 51 for Time Warner Cable subscribers, and channel 634 on DirectTV. In essence, anything PSE could have produced via its own network, it can produce via MSG, and can do so with far less financial risk.įor fans of both teams in Rochester, this means Sabres and Bills programming - with the exception of the Bills 16 regular-season games - will be hosted on MSG and the regional content will be branded as MSG Western New York. PSE will pay all production costs, but will keep advertising revenue. We’re taking the best of both worlds the best of MSG and the best of PSE, Bills, Sabres programming, and we’ve found a home for it.”
“We have a long-term partner in MSG who has been a terrific partner that has the backbone for what we needed. “When you run the economics of doing your own network, and we’re in the 54th largest market, the investment versus the potential subscriber fees in revenue don’t make sense,” said Mark Preisler, PSE’s executive vice-president of media and content. However, this marriage, which extends beyond a decade, will encompass much more than just Sabres games and will have the look and feel of a local network with expanding programming that will include Buffalo Bills content as well. The rumors about Pegula Sports and Entertainment starting its own regional cable sports network officially died Monday afternoon when PSE and Madison Square Garden Network announced a long-term deal to remain partners in the broadcasting of Buffalo Sabres games.
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