 Defensemen Henrik Tallinder and Toni Lydman were allowed to leave as free agents, while the team signed veterans Jordan Leopold and Shaone Morrisonn to replace them.Additionally, center Rob Niedermayer was added as a Stanley Cup-winning, veteran presence.On November 30, 2010, Ken Campbell of "The Hockey News" reported a story that billionaire Terry Pegula had signed a letter of intent to purchase the Sabres for US$150 million.