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'"I've got money on this. They're definitely making the playoffs. It's going to happen," added Ryan from North Tonawanda.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fans revel in excitement of playoff push

'Stolzenberg says Thompson had a request after Jack Hughes asked him to be part of his ceremony in New Jersey. "Tage talked to us and wanted to make sure that both Jack Eichel and Noah Hanifin on the Vegas Golden Knights who played for team USA. So we're going to Tage is going to have his moment, and then we're going to make sure that those two come out and get a picture with … [Read more...] about Sabres to honor Olympic champ Thompson tonight

'"Everyone in that locker room is a patriot, we love the country," Thompson said. "It's the best feeling in the world representing your country...I couldn't be more proud to be an American."' … [Read more...] about Tage Thompson: ‘I couldn’t be more proud to be an American’

'"It brings back a lot of memories, because they almost won the [Stanley] Cup that year, and it was fascinating," said Sean from Cheektowaga. "This city hasn't had playoff hockey in a long time, and it looks like, hopefully, this team currently will kind of repeat that. It's been a long time, so hopefully they could do that. But as far as the '05-06 team, they were fantastic, … [Read more...] about Sabres fans reminisce about 2005-06 team on Reunion Night

'"We are expecting a really heavy turnout of everyone downtown wanting to come out and support both teams," said Laurie Yaeger, private event manager at Southern Tier Brewing Co. "We expect to be busy beforehand for the Sabres game, and with that right after rush from the game, getting another push for the Bills game as well. It's always a lot of excitement with everything on … [Read more...] about Downtown businesses hopeful for big boost with Bills, Sabres in action Saturday

'"We look forward to hosting the 2026 draft, bringing all of the teams to town, players who are going to be drafted, their families. This has a good economic impact for our community, too," said Kaler in an interview with WBEN. "It's about $2.6 million on the conservative side, we estimate they'll probably be over $3 million by the time it's over with."' … [Read more...] about Kaler believes NHL Draft can be strong boost for downtown economy

'This year's annual entry-level draft will start on Friday, June 26 with Round 1 beginning at 7 p.m. and being broadcasted on ESPN. Then on Saturday, June 27, Rounds 2-7 will take place and be broadcast on NHL Network.' … [Read more...] about NHL Draft returns to Buffalo, where hockey ‘really matters’

'"He's well-respected in the league, but he's a professional in the way he acts. He could be a little bit of a tough negotiator, but what's really important to him is building from the ground-up a culture and accountability. That's his very foundation, and that's something the Sabres, Sabres fans have been clamoring for a long time," Scheig said. "At least in that aspect, … [Read more...] about What will Jarmo Kekalainen bring to Sabres?

'"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