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Via the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle. We've covered this subject a hundred different ways in the past six months, but here's the latest.

From Kevin O at the D and C: (Rochester VP of hockey operations Ted) Nolan says the Amerks won't sign any affiliation deal that leaves them with no input on their AHL roster. The team continues to investigate all possible scenarios for next season and, in an ideal world, could finalize an affiliation by the AHL All-Star break Jan. 30-31. More above, with Santos comments.