Archives for September 2006

'Development is important for Buffalo, but Rochester fans demand a winning product. They will stay home if they do not have a competitive team, and that hardly bodes well for one of the AHL's flagship franchises. The fan bases in many AHL cities, especially during the thick of the summer, are not all that emotionally invested in the doings of the local AHL club.' … [Read more...] about What is Buffalo (Not) Doing?

'Buffalo will once again feature variable pricing for tickets to all home games. Variable pricing places games into four price categories: gold, silver, bronze and value. The categories are based on opponent, time of year, day of week, classic rivalries and games against marquee players.' … [Read more...] about Sabres tickets to go on sale

'This season there are six (6) Gold games, 17 Silver games, 13 Bronze games and five (5) Value Games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Individual Game Tickets On Sale 9/16

'The Buffalo Sabres will win the Stanley Cup. You read it here first.' … [Read more...] about Sabres will rattle the NHL when it counts

'Two question marks dog Buffalo as camp approaches. Ryan Miller, the goalie who looks like he's ready to bypass stardom and jump right from raw rookie to superstar, remains unsigned. It's assumed that a deal will be finalized before camp, but until it happens, there's a chance that this situation could get ugly. And when Miller does sign, Regier has to … [Read more...] about Northeast Division report card

'What is the price of success? Considerable. Six players received raises of more than 100 percent and one, unsigned goalie Ryan Miller, is likely to get the largest percentage increase of any over the $501,900 he made in his rookie season. Without Miller, the Sabres already have 19 players under contract for about $37 million.' … [Read more...] about Reality catches up to Sabres

'Quinn’s jab at the former parent company of the Sabres is a side note in the agreement, one that will see the team take control of selling advertising for the broadcasts.' … [Read more...] about Quinn knocks Adelphia as team signs deal with MSG

'“The Buffalo Sabres are a major component of our sports programming, and this decade-long renewal showcases our significant commitment to hockey and to the Western New York community," said Michael Bair, president, MSG media. "MSG Networks own hockey in the New York area, and we are thrilled to make this long-term deal with the Sabres.”' … [Read more...] about MSG Network and Buffalo Sabres agree to 10-year extension

'"We go through some tough times here in Buffalo with our sports teams, whether it's the Bills or Sabres. The fans here are passionate and they'll stick behind the team, no matter what. That is what I like about Buffalo. It's a great sports city and they'll stick behind you, no matter what."' … [Read more...] about Local boy looks to make good

'"I've just got to fill in what Buffalo doesn't have," Paille said this summer, discussing his chances of sticking with the parent club after a 14-game audition last season. "They obviously have a ton of skill and a lot of speed. I'm hoping I can bring a lot of that speed and some offense to help the team, but I also want to provide some … [Read more...] about Paille wants in with Sabres

'The Buffalo Sabres today announced a 10-year extension with the Madison Square Garden Network (MSG) to annually televise about 74 games of the National Hockey League team in Western New York.' … [Read more...] about Sabres extend deal with MSG

'The Sabres host the Pittsburgh Penguins at the arena at 7 p.m. Sept. 30, and the game will mark the debut of the Sabres' new uniform. Tickets range from $22 to $72.' … [Read more...] about Preseason tickets on sale

Amerks announce road game schedule change (Amerks.com) Individual game tickets for Amerks' home opener go on sale next Tuesday (Amerks.com) Amerks open 51st season at home against Albany (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage