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tyler46
Joined: 06.25.2013

Feb 28 @ 3:20 PM ET
Some tickets went down to $24 for seasons.

The bite is reducing the Sabres bucks from 2.5 to 2.0
That is more insulting to me.

Why do this? You're spending that $ at pegula business's

Maybe they are finally going to be good and want to sell tickets at box office prices and charge real $ for concessions?

- Boss34
it was nice a few years back when they gave us the extra half point or whatever it was on the sabrebucks card when raised prices .... seems they just dont care so much about us now that they own the bills but i admit to being foolish with my money when it comes to hockey
Sabretooth9
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 05.24.2019

Feb 28 @ 3:24 PM ET
In research when more than one subject has the same issue, you have a trend. Krueger isn't the first coach to have a problem with Skinner and the fact that his previous employer didn't want him should have been a red flag before JB gave him an 8 year 9 mil contract.
- GilPerreault11


When you are actually at the game ...... you can see the difference in his hustle when he’s out with Eichel mid shift and when he’s out with his normal 2nd or 3rd line.
hubie
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Matt Ellis is my patronus, NY
Joined: 06.28.2011

Feb 28 @ 3:24 PM ET
it was nice a few years back when they gave us the extra half point or whatever it was on the sabrebucks card when raised prices .... seems they just dont care so much about us now that they own the bills but i admit to being foolish with my money when it comes to hockey
- tyler46


I am at a loss to why i should renew... and im one of the few who didnt get hit hard. I just hope those I know who are going to cancel call em when they need tickets.
matty12345
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 01.11.2007

Feb 28 @ 3:24 PM ET
"I'm sending you this letter so that I can personally tell you that we will not be raising Season Ticket prices this year. You've been loyal to us in one of the most difficult times in franchise history, and you deserve better.

When we decided to go through our rebuild, the expectation was that we would be competing for a playoff spot by now. That simply hasn't happened. I bear my share of responsibility. Mistakes have been made along the way, but I am not here to rehash those or make excuses. I'm here to tell you I watch the games, too, and the standard of the Buffalo Sabres must change."


Funny how after two more years of losing this doesn't apply anymore.
BINGO!
Carolina Hurricanes
Location: I'll always remember the last words my grandfather ever told me. He said, "A Truck!", SK
Joined: 09.21.2009

Feb 28 @ 3:28 PM ET
"I'm sending you this letter so that I can personally tell you that we will not be raising Season Ticket prices this year. You've been loyal to us in one of the most difficult times in franchise history, and you deserve better.

When we decided to go through our rebuild, the expectation was that we would be competing for a playoff spot by now. That simply hasn't happened. I bear my share of responsibility. Mistakes have been made along the way, but I am not here to rehash those or make excuses. I'm here to tell you I watch the games, too, and the standard of the Buffalo Sabres must change."


Funny how after two more years of losing this doesn't apply anymore.

- matty12345



he stopped watching the games.
SABRES 89
Season Ticket Holder
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I'm very Happy to be here. Las Vegas Via Buffalo N.Y.
Joined: 02.17.2007

Feb 28 @ 3:28 PM ET
Michael Frolik will be a healthy scratch on Friday.
Dominik Kahun is drawing into the lineup instead for the Sabres. Frolik has six goals and 14 points in 56 contests this season.


I guess I get to see Lehner tonight in goal.
Pegullaville
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Toronto
Joined: 03.16.2011

Feb 28 @ 3:29 PM ET
When you are actually at the game ...... you can see the difference in his hustle when he’s out with Eichel mid shift and when he’s out with his normal 2nd or 3rd line.
- Sabretooth9


So what gives him the right to pout ? Seems pretty selfish to me. The team was winning games. The Eichel line isn’t the problem. The problem is the middle 6 which includes Jeff.
tyler46
Joined: 06.25.2013

Feb 28 @ 3:34 PM ET
I am at a loss to why i should renew... and im one of the few who didnt get hit hard. I just hope those I know who are going to cancel call em when they need tickets.
- hubie

if my tix went up over 100 per would have been done still a fool at the price i pay for the quality of play and effort , hence the foolish with my money comment when it comes to hockey
Boss34
Buffalo Sabres
Location: BUFFALO , NY
Joined: 12.03.2015

Feb 28 @ 3:37 PM ET
Per seat
05/06 $400
06/07 $600
07/08 $720
08/09 $760
18/19 $1190
19/20 $1190
20/21 $1076


It’s the 1st time for me they went down.

- dadeadhead



👍 that's really cool.
Were you considering turning your seats in?
Did this change your mind?

Ridiculous how tickets were $10 back in the day. I had 4 in 327 row 11 for a few years.
Dead center behind the goalie

I like my seats, seat neighbors ect.
If they were a playoff team like the Bill's I would be more understanding.
ImThatGuy
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I AM MY OWN DAMN SOURCE!, NY
Joined: 11.04.2010

Feb 28 @ 3:40 PM ET
Michael Frolik will be a healthy scratch on Friday.
Dominik Kahun is drawing into the lineup instead for the Sabres. Frolik has six goals and 14 points in 56 contests this season.


I guess I get to see Lehner tonight in goal.

- SABRES 89


I understand that Frolik has been bad, but I think there may be a disconnect between GM and Coach.

Botts used a 2,3,4,5 rd pick to acquire.

Vesey
Frolik
Miller


All have spent time in the press box this year.


Its really odd to me.
SABRES 89
Season Ticket Holder
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I'm very Happy to be here. Las Vegas Via Buffalo N.Y.
Joined: 02.17.2007

Feb 28 @ 3:41 PM ET
I understand that Frolik has been bad, but I think there may be a disconnect between GM and Coach.

Botts used a 2,3,4,5 rd pick to acquire.

Vesey
Frolik
Miller


All have spent time in the press box this year.


Its really odd to me.

- ImThatGuy

Botterill is odd
hubie
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Matt Ellis is my patronus, NY
Joined: 06.28.2011

Feb 28 @ 3:42 PM ET
if my tix went up over 100 per would have been done still a fool at the price i pay for the quality of play and effort , hence the foolish with my money comment when it comes to hockey
- tyler46


What I found funny is im 3rd row from glass wen up a buck
my brother 1st row 2002's up just over 20 bucks per tick per game
jochfr
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Nashville , TN
Joined: 07.11.2009

Feb 28 @ 3:42 PM ET
I understand that Frolik has been bad, but I think there may be a disconnect between GM and Coach.

Botts used a 2,3,4,5 rd pick to acquire.

Vesey
Frolik
Miller


All have spent time in the press box this year.


Its really odd to me.

- ImThatGuy


I heard he killed a guy just for snoring.
Boss34
Buffalo Sabres
Location: BUFFALO , NY
Joined: 12.03.2015

Feb 28 @ 3:43 PM ET
I am at a loss to why i should renew... and im one of the few who didnt get hit hard. I just hope those I know who are going to cancel call em when they need tickets.
- hubie



Sabres are on the rise. Despite the standings ect.

Eichel is great
Dahkin is gonna be great

As soon as we win some games and make the playoffs, tickets will be gold
hehateme
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 04.11.2017

Feb 28 @ 3:53 PM ET
Sabres are on the rise. Despite the standings ect.

Eichel is great
Dahkin is gonna be great

As soon as we win some games and make the playoffs, tickets will be gold

- Boss34


Has to be a big off-season for those two things to happen.

hubie
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Matt Ellis is my patronus, NY
Joined: 06.28.2011

Feb 28 @ 3:53 PM ET
Sabres are on the rise. Despite the standings ect.

Eichel is great
Dahkin is gonna be great

As soon as we win some games and make the playoffs, tickets will be gold

- Boss34


But think of this lets say I gave up my tickets when the tank started...... add up all that money getting dame near close to a year of my lifes work for tickets to a poopty team
RhinoFan
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Visionville
Joined: 10.12.2015

Feb 28 @ 4:02 PM ET
Last I checked Risto was +2 compared to - off the charts last year. I'd have to say that is an improvement even though many want to use Corsi now even though that should have died years ago as a measurable

Miller has improved lately

Overall, their team D is up even with sh*tty goaltending for a lot of the year to support them.

- GilPerreault11


Team D is up slightly. Adding Miller and Joker is what did that IMO.

Still, the fact remains, we're the same place in the standings because we haven't improved.
jdfitz77
Buffalo Sabres
Location: buffalo, NY
Joined: 05.21.2007

Feb 28 @ 4:03 PM ET
His career as a Zamboni driver involves extensive experience in moving slowly in one direction before changing course in the other and repeating that over and over again while going in circles, so sounds like we just found our next Sabres GM.

From article in The Athletic about Ayers the Zamboni driving star goalie.

Sad that the Sabres as an organization is viewed as a joke in the minds of many. Teri and Kym you are no Seymour and Norty.

- IonSabres


The Sabres have been disappointing no matter who the owners have been
Good grief dude
Boss34
Buffalo Sabres
Location: BUFFALO , NY
Joined: 12.03.2015

Feb 28 @ 4:04 PM ET
But think of this lets say I gave up my tickets when the tank started...... add up all that money getting dame near close to a year of my lifes work for tickets to a poopty team
- hubie


I get what your saying but,

Can't live in the past.

Season tickets are stocks. They vary from day to day.

My disappointment would be if they build a new arena and move people around based on seniority and not location.

jdfitz77
Buffalo Sabres
Location: buffalo, NY
Joined: 05.21.2007

Feb 28 @ 4:06 PM ET
What would it take to get Dylan Strome from Chicago?

His numbers are down this year from last, as he's playing at a 16 goal and 36 assist 82 game pace.

Could he be a prime center trade target with what the Hawks think of Dach?

- kingcong39


Will they take prospects not named Mitts, Cozens, UPL, &/or non 1st round picks?
Then ok
But if we are moving Montour or Risto,
I’d aim higher & be willing to add

Stroke would be in the 2nd tier as far as guys I’d want to being in
sbroads24
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We are in 30th place. It's 2017 , NY
Joined: 02.12.2012

Feb 28 @ 4:07 PM ET
So what gives him the right to pout ? Seems pretty selfish to me. The team was winning games. The Eichel line isn’t the problem. The problem is the middle 6 which includes Jeff.
- Pegullaville

How could you not be pissed off if you waive a NTC, in part to play with an elite center, perform with said elite center, sign an extension, partly because you wanna continue playing with elite center, to then start the season with a slug, and Marcus Johansson, a winger, as his center? The coach has made him a pariah. All because his practice habits? That’s a joke. He’s not a 20 year old
jdfitz77
Buffalo Sabres
Location: buffalo, NY
Joined: 05.21.2007

Feb 28 @ 4:07 PM ET
The bench was also quite loose after they watched rookie sensation Dominik Kubalik score a hat trick. He now has 29 goals(!) on the year.

Listen, I love the way Makar and Quinn Hughes play the game and they are going to be dominant in this league for years, but Kubalik has to be in the Calder conversation – especially if he ends up with 35-40 goals.

To be honest, I am terrified of that next contract for #8. Depending on the term, he's got to be climbing up to the $4M-5M dollar range – no?

Selfishly as a fan, it would be best if Kubalik's name wasn't in the Calder conversation amongst the league because that's just more ammo for his agent during negotiations.

Regardless, I'm happy he's a Hawk. Let's not mess this one up by trading him, STAN!

- kingcong39


He’s definitely gonna finish top3 in the voting with Makar & Hughes
Olofsson finishes 4th imo
buffalokb
Joined: 02.24.2011

Feb 28 @ 4:12 PM ET
Reinhart for Hertl. Then Risto, prospect and 2020 1st for Gaudreau. Very simple summer.
jdfitz77
Buffalo Sabres
Location: buffalo, NY
Joined: 05.21.2007

Feb 28 @ 4:12 PM ET
I get what your saying but,

Can't live in the past.

Season tickets are stocks. They vary from day to day.

My disappointment would be if they build a new arena and move people around based on seniority and not location.

- Boss34


Do u make $$ off selling your 300level seats?
jdfitz77
Buffalo Sabres
Location: buffalo, NY
Joined: 05.21.2007

Feb 28 @ 4:14 PM ET
Reinhart for Hertl. Then Risto, prospect and 2020 1st for Gaudreau. Very simple summer.
- buffalokb


If the Flames are gonna blow it up,
my target would be Monahan over Gaudreau
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