Rats sold?

Still waiting on an official announcement, but it looks like the River Rats are in fact the franchise that will be moving to Charlotte, North Carolina. If true, Albany will need to import an entirely new franchise to keep AHL hockey in town. The Albany Times Union has the latest.

UPDATES: Rats' CEO Garen Szablewski provides us a little hope via the Albany Business Review. Another update at the Albany Times Union. More from the Schenectady Daily Gazette.