'Each of the NHL’s 32 teams were instructed by commissioner Gary Bettman to not have their players wear specialty-themed jerseys during warmups ahead of any theme night, including Pride, which the Sabres will hold March 14 when they celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community ahead of a game against the New York Islanders.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ theme nights for 2023-24 include Pride; Goatheads to be worn 15 times
The Sabres Report - Sep 6, 2023
Sabres bringing back popular 'goathead' jerseys for 2023-24 season
'The Sabres are slated to wear the "goathead" uniforms for 15 games this season. The only game that has been announced at this time is Saturday, Oct. 21 against the New York Islanders when the team hosts "Back to Black and Red" night at the arena.' … [Read more...] about Sabres bringing back popular ‘goathead’ jerseys for 2023-24 season
Sabres to wear “goat head” jerseys 15 times, announce theme nights
'The Sabres will wear their goat head jerseys for the first time on Saturday, October 21 against the New York Islanders, though the rest of the games featuring the jersey were not announced. The Sabres wore the jerseys for 12 games during the 2022-23 season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to wear “goat head” jerseys 15 times, announce theme nights
Sabres announce 2023-24 theme nights
'The Buffalo Sabres have announced their theme night schedule for the 2023-24 season, kicking off with the home opener against the New York Rangers on Oct. 12.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce 2023-24 theme nights
The Sabres Report - Sep 3, 2023
Inside the NHL: Temptations are great but it doesn't feel like the right time for Terry Pegula to get out of hockey
'My gnawing concern is this: What happens if cost overruns continue to mount for the new Highmark Stadium? Might Pegula have no choice but to part with a piece of his hockey team – or perhaps unload it entirely – to collect the bulk of the money needed to complete his football team’s new playpen in Orchard Park?' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Temptations are great but it doesn’t feel like the right time for Terry Pegula to get out of hockey
The Sabres Report - Sep 2, 2023
Sabres Fan Fest announced for September 16th
'Members of the team's roster along with Head Coach Don Granato and General Manager Kevyn Adams will appear at the event.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Fan Fest announced for September 16th
What to expect at Sabres Fan Fest on Saturday, Sept. 16
'The full Sabres roster, general manager Kevyn Adams, and coach Don Granato will make appearances on stage and/or at stations throughout Fan Fest from 12 to 6 p.m. A full programming schedule will be released the week of the event.' … [Read more...] about What to expect at Sabres Fan Fest on Saturday, Sept. 16
The Sabres Report - Sep 1, 2023
Attention, Leafs fans: The Buffalo Sabres don’t want you around
'“It’s not going to work,” said Nick Giammusso, the Buffalo-based owner of ticket reseller VIP Tix. “Season-ticket holders are used to selling their tickets to fans from southern Ontario. It’s a big payday. It ends up helping them pay their season-ticket bill to the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Attention, Leafs fans: The Buffalo Sabres don’t want you around
The Sabres Report - Aug 31, 2023
One year later, Tage Thompson's $50 million contract looks like a bargain for Sabres
'Now, Thompson’s contract might be among the best bargains in the NHL. According to CapFriendly.com, Thompson’s $7.142 million annual cap hit is lower than 89 players. His teammate, Dylan Cozens, is right behind Thompson at $7.1 million.' … [Read more...] about One year later, Tage Thompson’s $50 million contract looks like a bargain for Sabres
15 Buffalo Sabres games this season will be national broadcasts
'However, the Sabres’ matchup against the Toronto Maple Leafs on March 30 is one of six games that will require a subscription to ESPN+ or Hulu. The others that will be streamed exclusively on the platforms are a Dec. 5 game against Detroit in Buffalo, an Atlantic Division matchup on the road with the Florida Panthers on Feb. 27, Jack Eichel’s return to KeyBank Center with the … [Read more...] about 15 Buffalo Sabres games this season will be national broadcasts
When you can watch the Sabres on national TV during the 2023-24 season
'The schedule breaks down as follows: seven games on TNT (five exclusive, two available on MSG in Buffalo market); six on ESPN+/Hulu (subscription streaming); one on ABC; one on ESPN.' … [Read more...] about When you can watch the Sabres on national TV during the 2023-24 season
15 Sabres games will be on national TV
'Buffalo’s Feb. 10 home game against St. Louis will be broadcast on ABC, the Oct. 17 game against Tampa Bay will be shown on ESPN, and six games are scheduled to stream on ESPN+/Hulu.' … [Read more...] about 15 Sabres games will be on national TV
Sabres loan Ostlund to SHL Vaxjo
'Ostlund tallied 26 points (8+18) in 37 games last season playing with Djurgardens of HockeyAllsvenskan, the second-tier professional league in Sweden. He later joined the Rochester Americans for a portion of their playoff run, though an injury limited him to off-ice activities.' … [Read more...] about Sabres loan Ostlund to SHL Vaxjo
Sabres to appear 15 times on national broadcasts in 2023-24
'The Walt Disney Company and Turner Sports announced their TV and streaming schedules Wednesday afternoon.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to appear 15 times on national broadcasts in 2023-24
The Sabres Report - Aug 30, 2023
Sabres planning experiment to make sure their fans gets first chance at tickets
'Official plans have yet to be released, but it’s clear where this is targeted: It’s about reducing the number of Canadian fans in the building for visits by Toronto and Montreal, the number of Pennsylvania fans in the house when Pittsburgh is here. Same for the number of downstate fans coming to see the New York Rangers, or Michigan fans following the Detroit Red Wings.' … [Read more...] about Sabres planning experiment to make sure their fans gets first chance at tickets