'Vernon will oversee ticketing and sponsorship operations for the Sabres, as well as the team’s business intelligence department. He spent the past 12 seasons with the Timberwolves and Lynx, most recently serving as chief sales officer. Vernon led all initiatives related to ticketing, membership service, premium sales, fan experience, group events and concession partnerships. … [Read more...] about Jake Vernon joins Sabres as CCO after 12 seasons with Minnesota Timberwolves
The Sabres Report - Apr 23, 2025
Former Sabres boss Jason Botterill named Seattle Kraken's general manager
'His firing in Buffalo was an infamous moment in the history of the Sabres. A few weeks prior, Kim Pegula endorsed Botterill in an interview with The Associated Press. Behind the scenes, however, Kevyn Adams and the Pegulas were concocting a new plan for the Sabres' hockey operations. Botterill was fired after he refused to run the team in Terry Pegula's vision that the owner … [Read more...] about Former Sabres boss Jason Botterill named Seattle Kraken’s general manager
Despite battling injuries, Sabres’ Jordan Greenway made impact in limited work
'“Injury correlated with my surgery … just took a little bit longer than we all wanted,” the Canton native said Friday as the Sabres held end-of-season meetings in KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Despite battling injuries, Sabres’ Jordan Greenway made impact in limited work
Sabres hire Jake Vernon to oversee ticketing, sponsorships to help generate revenue
'Vernon joins a franchise that is lagging in NHL attendance, and last week extended its NHL-record playoff drought to a 14th straight season. Guelli has placed an emphasis on generating more revenue at a time the team is spending its own money on upgrading its home arena, KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres hire Jake Vernon to oversee ticketing, sponsorships to help generate revenue
Sabres add to business staff, hiring Jake Vernon to oversee ticketing, sponsorships
'“I’ve been looking to add to our leadership structure on the business side of the organization and after a lengthy search, we have found the right fit for our organization in Jake,” Guelli stated in a news release. “Jake has extensive experience in the sports industry and has been thriving in an arena model for the last two decades. I’m excited to see what he can add to our … [Read more...] about Sabres add to business staff, hiring Jake Vernon to oversee ticketing, sponsorships
Sabres hire Jake Vernon as chief commercial officer
'“I’ve been looking to add to our leadership structure on the business side of the organization and after a lengthy search, we have found the right fit for our organization in Jake,” Guelli said. “Jake has extensive experience in the sports industry and has been thriving in an arena model for the last two decades. I’m excited to see what he can add to our organization as we … [Read more...] about Sabres hire Jake Vernon as chief commercial officer
The Sabres Report - Apr 22, 2025
Inside the Sabres' disconnect between Lindy Ruff and his players – and how they worked together to fix it
'Ruff and his players eventually bridged this disconnect, and the youngest team in the league began to embrace the habits that Ruff was pushing them to adopt. The Sabres finally showed their potential in the final weeks of the season by winning nine of their final 14 games. There’s optimism that the progress will lead to a productive training camp and a long-awaited … [Read more...] about Inside the Sabres’ disconnect between Lindy Ruff and his players – and how they worked together to fix it
After struggling and getting scratched, Sabres’ Mattias Samuelsson thrived late
'“I think you felt a little bit of a shift in the team toughness attitude after that,” said Samuelsson, who served as an alternate captain for the first time this season. “So, yeah, obviously, it wasn’t a positive moment in the season, but I do think there was some positives to take in the aftermath of it.”' … [Read more...] about After struggling and getting scratched, Sabres’ Mattias Samuelsson thrived late
The Sabres Report - Apr 21, 2025
Kevyn Adams' meeting with owner Terry Pegula will determine Sabres' direction
'Adams reminded reporters that he has daily conversations with owner Terry Pegula about the direction of the franchise 14 years into an NHL-record playoff drought, but he wouldn’t say if they have discussed a question that’s loomed for the Sabres since they sank to last place in the Eastern Conference with a 13-game winless streak. Will Adams remain as general manager?' … [Read more...] about Kevyn Adams’ meeting with owner Terry Pegula will determine Sabres’ direction
Mike Harrington: Kevyn Adams wants to keep learning from the playoffs, which is where the Sabres should be
'There’s no excuse for the Sabres’ failure to be there. Boston, the New York Rangers and Pittsburgh fell out of the way. Buffalo went 4-0 against Ottawa this year and still finished 15 points behind the Senators. Montreal was last in the East in early December while the Sabres were third in the Atlantic at Thanksgiving. Who’s playing and who’s sitting home?' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Kevyn Adams wants to keep learning from the playoffs, which is where the Sabres should be
Adams and Pegula still have to meet about changes within
'“We’ll have meetings with Terry coming in the very near future where we will review everything, talk about the roster and everything in the organization in hockey operations, where we can improve, what we need to focus on and we’ll make any decision that we need to make that we think will help us get better."' … [Read more...] about Adams and Pegula still have to meet about changes within
Take 2: Sabres GM is Kevyn Adams is under pressure after 5 seasons and no playoff appearances
'He did a really poor job of developing some of the good young talent he has. Jiri Kulich was developed the right way. Kulich has played 140 games with the Rochester Americans and he’s down there now to join their playoff run. Rasmus Dahlin, Owen Power, Dylan Cozens, and Zach Benson spent no time in the AHL. In Benson’s case he couldn’t because of his age. I think young players … [Read more...] about Take 2: Sabres GM is Kevyn Adams is under pressure after 5 seasons and no playoff appearances
The Sabres Report - Apr 20, 2025
Rasmus Dahlin wants to see Sabres finally 'take the next step' after tumultuous season
'“I believe in the group,” said Dahlin. “I believe in the players we have. We have so much talent in that group. It’s such a young group, and I think you need experience to become a winning hockey team, and we haven’t had a lot of experience. … But now we’ve had a couple years now when the same team has been together, so I think it’s time now to take the next step.”' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin wants to see Sabres finally ‘take the next step’ after tumultuous season
Sabres defenseman Owen Power avoids knee surgery, will stay off ice 2 months
'Speaking in his exit interview with reporters Saturday at KeyBank Center, Power said he avoided any major damage and has been told he should stay off the ice for about two months. Assuming he can skate again in late June, that means he should be fully ready to go for training camp in September.' … [Read more...] about Sabres defenseman Owen Power avoids knee surgery, will stay off ice 2 months
Inside the NHL: This could be the year the Maple Leafs put away the curse of 1967
'“I think they manage the puck pretty good. They get it in behind you,” said Sabres coach Lindy Ruff. “There’s not a lot of risk when it comes to giving up big opportunities because of mismanaging the puck. That’s a quality of a lot of good teams.”' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: This could be the year the Maple Leafs put away the curse of 1967