Archives for July 8, 2004

'If the Sabres -- and the rest of the NHL, for that matter -- really want to live up to the “For The Fans!” slogan, they’ll make sure there is a season. Because if there is no season, it will take more than a unique pricing structure to bring them back. At that point, it’s a lose-lose situation for all involved.' … [Read more...] about Labor issues put damper on Sabres' announcement

'"Whether it's payroll processing or hockey entertainment, basic principles apply," Sabres owner B. Thomas Golisano said Wednesday. "You have to have a product somebody wants. They have to be able to afford it. And they have to feel good about the value they're getting. It's as simple as that."' … [Read more...] about Business of hockey cut Sabres' ticket prices

'People are willing to pay for a good product, and that's why variable pricing makes sense. Buffalo-Toronto almost always gets the place buzzing, but it comes with a higher price. You want to see hockey but aren't overly intrigued by Buffalo and Phoenix, then Tom Golisano will cut you a break. It seems fair enough.' … [Read more...] about Ticket plan proves Sabres are learning

'“People in Rochester think of the (Buffalo) Bills as their team and for the first time, I started to sense they feel that way about the Sabres,” Quinn said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres rearrange tickets by price tiers