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'"The atmosphere inside reflects that. It's dead in there. It's like basically being in a library watching them play," said Steve from East Amherst with WBEN. "We left early, because we knew there was no chance they were going to come back..' … [Read more...] about Sabres fans express frustrations over ugly start to 2025-26 season

'"The atmosphere inside reflects that. It's dead in there. It's like basically being in a library watching them play," said Steve from East Amherst with WBEN. "We left early, because we knew there was no chance they were going to come back."' … [Read more...] about Sabres fans express frustrations over ugly start to 2025-26 season

'"Discussions are underway," Guelli told WBEN about negotiating a major renovation project with arena stakeholders that would include Erie County and the City of Buffalo. "I would characterize them as preliminary right now. Trying to get through the [new Highmark] Stadium project first is a priority, but we've already engaged with an architect and we're looking at potential … [Read more...] about ‘Preliminary’ discussions underway for major renovation to KeyBank Center

'"Of course it's an uptick for us. When there's a Sabres game, we hope people think, 'Hey, let's go to Chef's before the game. It's only a couple blocks away.' So we're excited about it, and hopefully a nice uptick in business for us," said Lou Billittier Jr. from Chef's Restaurant on Seneca Street.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo restaurants hopeful for strong start to Sabres season

'Mair failed field sobriety tests at the scene, and initially refused to take a chemical breath exam, according to deputies. Mair later changed his mind and took the test, and deputies measured his blood alcohol content at two-and-a-half times the legal limit.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ director of player development charged with DWI in Monroe County

'Jeff Rinaldo of Terian Security says EvolvExpress is similar to the metal detectors used at large venues. "But it's designed so that you don't have to divest meaning that you don't have to empty your pockets, take your keys out, your cell phone, your wallets, like you would at a traditional airport style screening checkpoint," explains Rinaldo.' … [Read more...] about Security upgrade at KeyBank Center to make entry easier

'"They would love to bring that game back to Buffalo," said Guelli during an appearance on WGR with the "Jeremy and Joe Show" at Bills training camp at St. John Fisher University. "They would love to do something, potentially, around the 20th anniversary of the old Winter Classic. And they would love to do something in the new building. I feel very good about that process, and … [Read more...] about Guelli continues to advocate for NHL Winter Classic’s return to Buffalo

'"We are thankful for the support of KeyBank over the course of the last decade, and look forward to the continued relationship with such a valued partner of the Buffalo Sabres," said Sabres owner, CEO and President Terry Pegula in a statement. "We take great pride in our home arena bearing the name of an organization with such strong roots in the Western New York community and … [Read more...] about Sabres announce 10-year extension of naming rights for KeyBank Center

'In reality, the lease between the Sabres and Erie County with KeyBank Center does not really truly expire unless one side or the other backs out of the lease after a certain date. Guelli says the likely path for the Sabres, at this point, will be for the lease to automatically extend five years come Sept. 30 this year. Or they can continue the extension process on a … [Read more...] about What’s in store for KeyBank Center’s future?

'"I think alarmist is the right way to characterize it," Buffalo Bills and Sabres COO Pete Guelli told WBEN about the recent Headlines. "The Buffalo Sabres are not going anywhere and we're set to be here for a very long time."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Guelli clears the air over expiring arena lease: ‘ We’re not concerned’

'"We're going to negotiate with with our partners and the Sabres. I've already talked to Pete Guelli about it. He knew that that was my long term goal," stated Poloncarz. "We're going to be sitting down and talking with our partners in New York State and others, but that's years down the line. We're still a number of years until the lease expires."' … [Read more...] about Erie County considers getting out of the ‘arena business’ ahead of KeyBank Center’s lease ending

'In a letter to Season Ticket holders this week, fans will not see an increase in ticket prices if they renew by March 17, plus get discounts on concessions at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres offering incentives for 2025-26 Season Ticket renewals

'"Having them play in my hometown, it's something special," said Maudr in a recent Zoom call with WBEN. "I can't imagine how special it must be for an actual player of the team, playing in his hometown like JJ [Peterka] did in Munich, but for me, as a huge diehard fan who is watching all the games at 1 a.m., it's something very special to see, to see Buffalo in my own country. … [Read more...] about Sabres fans overseas ecstatic to host favorite team in Prague to start 2024-25 season

'Work is already underway in Alumni Plaza to remove the mural covering the covered walkway that connects KeyBank Center to the adjacent parking garage along Illinois Street. The mural was first put together in 2012, and has remain unchanged for nearly a dozen years.' … [Read more...] about Sabres taking down mural covering walkway at Alumni Plaza

'The Sabres have had good luck wearing the "goathead" jerseys, compiling an 18-7-2 record in the uniform over the last two seasons. The team originally wore the colors from 1996-2006, one of the most successful periods in team history.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to wear black, red alternate jerseys 15 times this season