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'If the Sabres -- and the rest of the NHL, for that matter -- really want to live up to the “For The Fans!” slogan, they’ll make sure there is a season. Because if there is no season, it will take more than a unique pricing structure to bring them back. At that point, it’s a lose-lose situation for all involved.' … [Read more...] about Labor issues put damper on Sabres' announcement

'"Whether it's payroll processing or hockey entertainment, basic principles apply," Sabres owner B. Thomas Golisano said Wednesday. "You have to have a product somebody wants. They have to be able to afford it. And they have to feel good about the value they're getting. It's as simple as that."' … [Read more...] about Business of hockey cut Sabres' ticket prices

'People are willing to pay for a good product, and that's why variable pricing makes sense. Buffalo-Toronto almost always gets the place buzzing, but it comes with a higher price. You want to see hockey but aren't overly intrigued by Buffalo and Phoenix, then Tom Golisano will cut you a break. It seems fair enough.' … [Read more...] about Ticket plan proves Sabres are learning

'“People in Rochester think of the (Buffalo) Bills as their team and for the first time, I started to sense they feel that way about the Sabres,” Quinn said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres rearrange tickets by price tiers

'"We're definitely saying, `Hey, it's more important for you to stay with us long-term, than for us to capitalize on you, short-term. We want these people to be with us generationally, the way they were at the Aud."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Lowering Ticket Prices for 2004-05 Season

'The team is pricing games into four different categories: value (the cheapest), bronze, silver and gold (the most expensive). The games will be selected for each category based on historical demand, the time of year, the day of week, opponents and rivalries. Therefore, a Maple Leafs or weekend game would likely be classified as a "gold game", whereas a less … [Read more...] about Sabres slash prices to fill seats

'''It's going to be hard, but quite frankly, if everybody bought just one more ticket we'd have 14,000,'' said Sabres managing partner Larry Quinn. ''Of course, we know not everybody is going to do that, but this game needs to be seen live, and right now it's too expensive.''' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce drastic reductions in ticket prices

'The Sabres say for season ticket holders, which numbered about 8,200 last season, the average price will be $35 per seat, lowest in the 30-team NHL. The overall average ticket price, which was $45 in 2003-04, will drop to $38.' … [Read more...] about Sabres introduce new variable to ticket prices

'Season-ticket prices in the 100 and 200 levels will be reduced dramatically, between 12 and 28 percent. Season tickets in the 300 Level will remain constant for the third straight year. The team will introduce "variable pricing" for box office sales so that a ticket for a Friday night game against Toronto could cost double or triple the price of a Tuesday night … [Read more...] about Sabres' ticket scale gets an overhaul

Today at noon the Sabres will announce exclusively on WGR Sports Radio 55 that they are reducing season tickets and introducing variable pricing. The reduction in season tickets of between 12 and 28 percent is the largest one-time rollback in team history. … [Read more...] about Sabres Announce New Ticket Pricing

'“It was a bit of a difficult second half for myself,” said Pyatt. “I had a few injuries and that kept me out of 20 games and just couldn’t really get back into the groove when I got back into the lineup.”' … [Read more...] about Pyatt sees bright lights in Sabres&#8217 future

'Gandler was positive despite the uncertainty of the collective bargaining negotiations. The possible work stoppage and likely shrinking salaries will play a huge role in where Zhitnik ends up.' … [Read more...] about Zhitnik To Test Free Agency

'His agent, Mark Gandler, said Zhitnik is intent on exploring what other offers might be out there. ``We want to see what the market is going to be like,'' said Gandler, who didn't rule out the possibility of Zhitnik returning to Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Zhitnik eager to test free agency

'After playing on mostly an American Hockey League salary his first eight seasons, Fitzpatrick spent all of last season in the NHL earning around $375,000. He is now a restricted free agent, with the Buffalo Sabres retaining his rights by making a qualifying offer (an automatic 10 percent raise) in mid-June. ”I’m extremely happy where I am and I don’t … [Read more...] about Work out in off-season, then wait

'The Sabres stand to lose only two players to free agency, veteran defensemen Alexei Zhitnik and James Patrick. Despite offers from the Sabres to re-sign him, Zhitnik had previously expressed an interest to test free agency. Patrick completed his 21st season and sixth in Buffalo, and hopes to re-sign with the Sabres. His future, however, is uncertain because of a potential … [Read more...] about Sabres extend offers to 12 players, including Connolly