‘Higher paid attendance for the preseason indicates a similar uptick in season-ticket sales. It is evidence that the Sabres’ strong finish to last season, along with good vibes about the culture being fostered by general manager Kevyn Adams and Granato, will juice the crowds. Relaxed pandemic restrictions also help in that regard, particularly when it comes to Canadian fans crossing the border. Buffalo’s average paid attendance in the 2021-22 regular season was 9,998. It was the lowest in franchise history, and ranked last in the NHL.’