‘During the recently completed last-place season, empty seats littered the arena as tickets failed to sell for as little as $6 on StubHub.com. Fans who renew can now recoup at least some of their losses at the store.’
Archives for May 4, 2018
Pegulas used personal attorneys to investigate Brandon
‘Having investigations handled by outside attorneys is not uncommon in the business world, but the situation was particularly sensitive in this case. Gregg Brandon, Russ’ brother, is executive vice president and general counsel for Pegula Sports and Entertainment. Gregg Brandon is expected to remain with the organization, a Bills source said.’
Report: Late Sabres forward Jeff Parker found to have CTE
‘The NHL claims there is no link between head trauma and CTE. Parker joins former Sabres Rick Martin and Steve Montador and fellow NHLers Reggie Fleming, Bob Probert, Derek Boogaard and Larry Zeidel in having CTE discovered posthumously.’
Sabres season-ticket holders getting more benefits
‘With so many options in the secondary market, some people have felt that season tickets aren’t worth it, especially when tickets were being offered last season for $6 and going unsold.’
NFL and NHL Deciding on Further Action for Russ Brandon
‘In a statement from NHL Executive Vice President of Communications Gary Meagher, the league responded by saying, “We have consulted with the Club and have determined it’s appropriately a Club matter.”’
O’Reilly, Larsson to represent countries at World Championship
‘The Sabres were hopeful that forward Casey Mittelstadt would represent Team USA, but he was left off the roster due to a groin injury. General manager Jason Botterill said at the NHL Draft Lottery last Saturday that the injury should only take a couple weeks to heal.’