Archives for August 7, 2013

'The Buffalo Sabres have designated nine of their 41 home games as Value games for the 2013-14 season, including the return of Lindy Ruff with his new team, the Dallas Stars.' … [Read more...] about Sabres set variable ticket prices, sign Tropp

'Prior to the lockout last year, Tropp was expected to have the inside track for a roster spot during NHL training camp.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign Corey Tropp to 1-year deal

'The Sabres are showing faith in Tropp, their 2007 third-round pick. He was regarded as a candidate to contend for a job in Buffalo last season before sustaining a serious injury to his left knee while playing in AHL Rochester.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign F Corey Tropp to 1-year contract

'Hodgson could become a big problem. He’s represented by one of the sleaziest agents in pro sports, Rich Winter. Winter led Dominik Hasek to many, many poor decisions and he already made Hodgson a guy that just wasn’t worth keeping around by causing problems in Vancouver. I’m not saying this will happen, but it wouldn’t surprise me at all if the Sabres are pushed to a point … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Tropp, but waiting on Hodgson

'The pricing plan for the 2013-14 season includes one Platinum game (Nov. 29 vs. TOR), eight Gold games, 13 Silver games, 10 Bronze games and nine Value games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce variable pricing for this season

'The point is that this building is a symbol of perhaps the biggest obstacle standing between Buffalo and sports supremacy: Lifestyle. After a week in this palace I don't see how the Sabres could ever convince a top player to come to Buffalo. There simply is no place in our area remotely like this building and its surrounding scene. Now I offer the nervous, ostensibly … [Read more...] about Reminder of what’s out there

'Tropp (6'0", 185 lbs., 7/25/89) recorded four points (2+2) in just six games with the Rochester Americans (AHL) in the 2012-13 season after sustaining an injury in the Amerks’ season-opener that sidelined him for 72 games.' … [Read more...] about Tropp Re-Signs For One Year