'Guelli is coming aboard at a busy time for both teams on the business side. The Bills continue work on their new stadium, set to open in 2026, and the Sabres are going to be making some upgrades to their arena too.' … [Read more...] about Pete Guelli returns to Rochester area as chief operating officer of Bills, Sabres
The Sabres Report - Mar 21, 2024
Prospects Pipeline | Amerks continue Calder Cup Playoff push
'“I think that teams that play for each other, they stand up for each other,” Appert told reporters on Monday. “Teams that play for each other, they block shots for each other, they take hits to make plays for each other. And those things are things we preach all year, but they have to earn that together. And now we’re starting to get to that point that you start to feel … [Read more...] about Prospects Pipeline | Amerks continue Calder Cup Playoff push
Guelli focused on enhancing KeyBank Center experience as incoming Sabres COO
'“I can’t wait to get to work on the Sabres,” Guelli said. “The potential there, I think, is incredible. I spent 10 years working in an arena model down in Charlotte and I know exactly how it needs to operate. Those buildings are community assets, they’re the staples of the city, and they’re the catalyst for growth in markets if they’re handled the right way.”' … [Read more...] about Guelli focused on enhancing KeyBank Center experience as incoming Sabres COO
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks outlast Hartford in high scoring affair (Amerks.com) Brennan Othmann scores twice, but pack drop sixth straight to Americans 6-5 (HartfordWolfPack.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Mar 20, 2024
Observations: Rasmus Dahlin drags Sabres into the fight but comeback falls short
'The game would have been out of reach if it weren’t for Dahlin. The Sabres had only 10 shots on goal through two periods and trailed 2-0 in the third when Dahlin collected a pass from Owen Power, skated down the slot, then stickhandled around a Canucks defenseman before he sent a backhand shot on net to beat goalie Casey DeSmith with 10:22 left in regulation.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Rasmus Dahlin drags Sabres into the fight but comeback falls short
Bills, Sabres hire Pete Guelli as new chief operating officer
'“It was hard not to be impressed with the experience and overall business acumen of Pete Guelli,” Pegula said in a statement. “With the upcoming changes on the way in both team’s venues, we are happy to have Pete to help lead our teams.”' … [Read more...] about Bills, Sabres hire Pete Guelli as new chief operating officer
Rochester native Guelli named COO of Bills and Sabres
'Guelli, 59, spent the previous five years with the New York Giants as their Chief Business Officer. Before his stint with the Giants, Guelli, an Aquinas High School alumnus, served as the COO of the Charlotte Hornets, leading the name change from the Bobcats to the Hornets back in 2014, among many other responsibilities. He also was the President of the Hornets Foundation in … [Read more...] about Rochester native Guelli named COO of Bills and Sabres
Wednesday's Vancouver Coverage
Canucks 3, Sabres 2: Elias Pettersson finds his pace, packs a big punch (Vancouver Province) 'Back to our identity': Canucks take step forward with overall solid effort (Sportsnet) Three-Point Petey Leads Canucks Over Sabres 3-2 (Canucks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Vancouver Coverage
Pettersson pots three points as Canucks beat Sabres 3-2
'“We gave it our all. It’s a good team over there, (we’re on) back-to-backs, we played our (butts) off,” Dahlin said. “We should have scored when we had a chance on the power play. We had a ton of chances. It’s the little thing right now, so we got to be better.”' … [Read more...] about Pettersson pots three points as Canucks beat Sabres 3-2
Pete Guelli hired as chief operating officer of the NFL’s Buffalo Bills and NHL’s Sabres
'The 59-year-old Guelli will oversee the business operations of both franchises at a time the NFL’s Bills are building a new stadium and the NHL’s Sabres are launching renovations to their home arena. He’s from nearby Rochester, New York, and previously spent 10 years working his way up the Bills’ ranks to become their senior vice president of business operations in 2008 under … [Read more...] about Pete Guelli hired as chief operating officer of the NFL’s Buffalo Bills and NHL’s Sabres
Pete Guelli named COO of Buffalo Bills, Sabres
'Guelli, who will start in mid-April, comes from his role as chief business officer of the New York Giants. Prior to his five years there, the 59-year-old served as the COO of the Charlotte Hornets. A Rochester, New York, native, Guelli has previously worked with the Bills as the team's SVP of business ventures for over a decade (1998-2009).' … [Read more...] about Pete Guelli named COO of Buffalo Bills, Sabres
Sabres sputter, fall to Vancouver
'The Sabres finally broke through at the midway point of the third period.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sputter, fall to Vancouver
Opinion: Sabres produce just 17 shots, fall in Vancouver
'Devon Levi was the only reason it was a one-goal game with 10 minutes left to play. The rookie made many great saves, stopping 31-of-33 shots faced in the losing effort.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres produce just 17 shots, fall in Vancouver
Pete Guelli named new COO for Bills, Sabres
'Guelli returns to Buffalo after a five-year tenure as the Chief Business Officer of the New York Giants. He joined the Giants in 2019, and was recruited to modernize the team’s business model and operations.' … [Read more...] about Pete Guelli named new COO for Bills, Sabres
Pete Guelli hired as Chief Operating Officer of the Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Sabres
'In his role as COO, Guelli will oversee the business operations of the Bills and Sabres. He takes over for Josh Dziurlikowski who was serving as the interim COO of the Bills and Rob Minter who was serving as the interim COO of the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Pete Guelli hired as Chief Operating Officer of the Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Sabres