'"It’s important to start with the fact the whole building was rescaled and when we got advice from the National Hockey League and looked at markets across the league, best practices, we internally made the decision to use our analytic department to speak to us and give us the data back," Kevyn Adams, the Sabres' vice president of business administration, said. "That’s how we … [Read more...] about Sabres to alter ticket pricing model, increase prices
Archives for February 2020
Sabres recall Lawrence Pilut, send John Gilmour to Amerks
'Meanwhile, Gilmour, 26, served as the Sabres’ extra defenseman during his recall. He scored zero points in four contests after starting the season in Buffalo. He has compiled six goals and 13 points in 32 appearances with the Amerks.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Lawrence Pilut, send John Gilmour to Amerks
Friday's Vegas Coverage
Eichel and Buffalo take on Vegas (AP) Golden Knights' streak on line vs. Sabres (Field Level Media) Sabres at Golden Knights preview (NHL.com) Morning Skate Report: February 28, 2020 (VegasGoldenKnights.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Vegas Coverage
Confident Sabres back on the ice for practice Thursday
'Head coach Ralph Krueger continued to express that sentiment following the team’s skate off the Vegas Strip on Thursday. He continued that, “we feel confident right now, we believe in our game and we’re expecting another good one, but as we all know that only the result in the end counts at this time of year.” The difference in the game was special teams and the pair of power … [Read more...] about Confident Sabres back on the ice for practice Thursday
'It's in his DNA': Kahun made strong impression on Granato in Chicago
'"They liked playing with him on a line, the power play, whatever," Granato said. "You could see it. He's a fun personality but a contributing personally from the standpoint of he's very serious about his performance."' … [Read more...] about ‘It’s in his DNA’: Kahun made strong impression on Granato in Chicago
Sabres recall Pilut from Amerks
'Pilut, 24, has played in 11 NHL games this season, averaging 16:08 of ice time.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Pilut from Amerks
Sabres fail to have the last answer in tough loss to Avalanche
'It was a hard-fought game that saw Colorado outshoot Buffalo, 34-33. The Sabres nearly tied it in the final minute with Hutton on the bench for the extra attacker but Victor Olofsson fired one good chance off the post and was robbed on another by goalie Pavel Francouz, the NHL's reigning First Star of the Week.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fail to have the last answer in tough loss to Avalanche
Kyle Okposo is glad Sabres GM Jason Botterill heard his message
'"I came back and we had talked as a line about how we've been playing pretty well but we need to step up and try to contribute offensively and we've been able to do that," Okposo said. "Now we have to keep going. The expectation is there but the way that we play isn't going to change. Whether we get a goal, two goals or no goals, we're going to play the same way."' … [Read more...] about Kyle Okposo is glad Sabres GM Jason Botterill heard his message
Adding Wayne Simmonds was smart, low-risk move for Sabres
'The Sabres are competing with a multitude of issues here, most of which are a direct result of mismanagement, poor coaching, and poor roster development over nearly a decade. It spans multiple front offices and multiple coaching staffs.' … [Read more...] about Adding Wayne Simmonds was smart, low-risk move for Sabres
Thursday's Colorado Coverage
Czech Republic natives, J.T. Compher, lead the Avalanche to 3-2 win over Buffalo Sabres (Denver Post) Kiszla: Spared from trade at deadline, Tyson Jost rekindles that loving feeling with Avs in victory against Buffalo (Denver Post) Photo gallery (NHL.com) Rapid Recap: Avalanche 3, Sabres 2 (ColoradoAvalanche.com) Kaut Records Another Milestone with First NHL Goal … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Colorado Coverage
After challenging season in Buffalo, Evan Rodrigues ready to do whatever Penguins ask
'“I’ve really turned it on. The puck’s starting to go in for me and I’m starting to play the way I know I can play,” he said. “And I’m just looking to continue that.”' … [Read more...] about After challenging season in Buffalo, Evan Rodrigues ready to do whatever Penguins ask
Compher, Francouz lead Avalanche to 3-2 win over Sabres
'“Good team. Really good team. I think we played a strong game,” Simmonds said. “We didn’t carry it for all 60 minutes, but I thought we played well for a large chunk of that game there. Unfortunately, we didn’t come out with the equalizer there.”' … [Read more...] about Compher, Francouz lead Avalanche to 3-2 win over Sabres
Sabres dropped in Colorado, 3-2 to the Avalanche
'The score remained even until there was 8:06 left in regulation, when the Avalanche took their third lead of the night. The Sabres had a costly defensive breakdown in their own end in front of Hutton, and cashing in on the opportunity was former Buffalo Sabres forward J.T. Compher. His 10th goal of the season gave Colorado a 3-2 edge as time suddenly became an enemy of … [Read more...] about Sabres dropped in Colorado, 3-2 to the Avalanche
Strong effort not enough in Sabres loss to Colorado
'I thought the Sabres played well enough to get at least a point on Wednesday night. If they carry the same effort into Friday night against the Vegas Golden Knights, they should get rewarded with a two point night.' … [Read more...] about Strong effort not enough in Sabres loss to Colorado
5 Observations: Sabres fall to Avalanche 3-2
'Carter Hutton continued his impressive month of February, despite his team coming up short. If it weren't for Hutton, Colorado could've put the Sabres away in the second period with any of their exceptional scoring chances. Aside from a rough night against the Senators, Hutton has been exceptional for the Sabres since Linus Ullmark was injured.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sabres fall to Avalanche 3-2