Why Buffalo is the home team:
http://buffalonews.com/20...es-return-winter-classic/

The Sabres have to be the home team because Madison Square Garden's tax exemption with the city is dependent on the Rangers and Knicks playing all their home games there, meaning they can't be the home team for this game or they lose the exemption.
- airjan23

Interesting, thx. Although I take umbrage with this quote:

Winter Classic as a home game for Buffalo, the NHL can draw from the Big Apple market while also offering a relatively convenient trip for Western New Yorkers."


It's as convenient as driving from Charlotte to Nashville, or about 1 and half times as far from NYC to Boston

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- jochfr

how many times last year did we complain that eichel wasnt playing the point on his strong shooting side on the powerplay? even then we finished first. As long as you have risto and eichel up top its kinda hard to screw up this powerplay
- Sabresfan-365

If I was running the PP, I'd say "Jack, do whatever the hell you want."

Why Buffalo is the home team:
http://buffalonews.com/20...es-return-winter-classic/

The Sabres have to be the home team because Madison Square Garden's tax exemption with the city is dependent on the Rangers and Knicks playing all their home games there, meaning they can't be the home team for this game or they lose the exemption.
- airjan23

better question


why do we have to have buffalo in the spotlight to lose another game?


I mean if we are not losing super bowls, or cup finals

we are going 10 plus years w/o a playoff series win in hockey or 17 or so years w/o a playoff appearance in the nfl


I mean we get in the spotlight, and either get blown out or somehow find a way to screw it up in the end.


More misery for Buffalo fans and for me, if the last 40 years wasn't enough, throw another log on a fire for the entire country to see on a holiday

Interesting, thx. Although I take umbrage with this quote:

Winter Classic as a home game for Buffalo, the NHL can draw from the Big Apple market while also offering a relatively convenient trip for Western New Yorkers."


It's as convenient as driving from Charlotte to Nashville, or about 1 and half times as far from NYC to Boston
- jcragcrumple

I've made the drive to the NYC area multiple times. It's about 6 hours. I did usually stay in NJ, though and then took a train (either NJ Path or NJ Transit) into the city, though.

Interesting, thx. Although I take umbrage with this quote:

Winter Classic as a home game for Buffalo, the NHL can draw from the Big Apple market while also offering a relatively convenient trip for Western New Yorkers."


It's as convenient as driving from Charlotte to Nashville, or about 1 and half times as far from NYC to Boston
- jcragcrumple

I hope they let every sabres season ticket holder purchase double their normal tickets for this game

I've made the drive to the NYC area multiple times. It's about 6 hours. I did usually stay in NJ, though and then took a train (either NJ Path or NJ Transit) into the city, though.
- buffalofan19

there is nothing convenient about a 7 hour drive to NYC


absolutely nothing

I've made the drive to the NYC area multiple times. It's about 6 hours. I did usually stay in NJ, though and then took a train (either NJ Path or NJ Transit) into the city, though.
- buffalofan19

Yeah not terrible, but why not put the Game in Syracuse or Roch then? I know the reason, of course. Citifield looks better on TV, but it kind of sucks for Sabres fans. A home game 6 hours away during the busiest travel time of the year

better question


why do we have to have buffalo in the spotlight to lose another game?


I mean if we are not losing super bowls, or cup finals

we are going 10 plus years w/o a playoff series win in hockey or 17 or so years w/o a playoff appearance in the nfl


I mean we get in the spotlight, and either get blown out or somehow find a way to screw it up in the end.


More misery for Buffalo fans and for me, if the last 40 years wasn't enough, throw another log on a fire for the entire country to see on a holiday
- homiedclown

Dang, your glass is just not have empty.....

Yeah not terrible, but why not put the Game in Syracuse or Roch then? I know the reason, of course. Citifield looks better on TV, but it kind of sucks for Sabres fans. A home game 6 hours away during the busiest travel time of the year
- jcragcrumple

I really don't have an issue with it. If the Sabres did, there were probably 29 other teams willing to make that concession. Home ice advantage goes out the window with these outdoor games anyway.

Dang, your glass is just not have empty.....
- hehateme

the almanac never lies

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Buffalo Sabres Cannot Afford to Trade for Elite Defenseman
The Hockey Writers Mon, May 8 11:30 AM PDT
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Buffalo Sabres Cannot Afford to Trade for Elite Defenseman
The Hockey Writers Mon, May 8 11:30 AM PDT
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- SABRES 89

okay? lol

I really don't have an issue with it. If the Sabres did, there were probably 29 other teams willing to make that concession. Home ice advantage goes out the window with these outdoor games anyway.
- buffalofan19

At least season ticket holders should be able to make a little money reselling the tix

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Buffalo Sabres Cannot Afford to Trade for Elite Defenseman
The Hockey Writers Mon, May 8 11:30 AM PDT
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- SABRES 89

which elite d-man would they trade for?

which elite d-man would they trade for?
- Michael Pachla

It was just an article I was reading on Yahoo from the Hockey Writers I believe.

Oh man..... prayers for the Berman family....
- gordong

Was an 89 year old driver IMO they are worse then drunk drivers and nothing is done about it.

FYI.

Sens playoff roster includes 11 Tim Murray draft picks who've made appearances:
2-1st
1-3rd
3-4th
3-5th
1-6th
1-7th

8 were on ice last nite

Also on the ice in Game-6 clincher: 1 FA signing and 3 players traded for while Murray was AGM

which elite d-man would they trade for?
- Michael Pachla

Cause elite Dmen grow on trees and are always available for trades.

At least season ticket holders should be able to make a little money reselling the tix
- jcragcrumple

How's that? That ticket wont be included in the season ticket package they will just have first rights to buy the tickets in a level equal to their seats.

It was just an article I was reading on Yahoo from the Hockey Writers I believe.
- SABRES 89

got it...did they mention any elite d-men by name?

Cause elite Dmen grow on trees and are always available for trades.
- dragonoffrost

silly me

Was an 89 year old driver IMO they are worse then drunk drivers and nothing is done about it.
- CoHo_to_B-Lo

I heard her car hit the other vehicle...

okay? lol
- Sabresfan-365

http://thehockeywriters.c...ade-for-elite-defenseman/

Buffalo is too Thin All-Around to Survive Such a Trade

Having seen what it takes to trade for an elite defenseman, the question now becomes, “Can the Buffalo Sabres afford to make such a trade?”

The answer: technically, yes – if it wants to set itself back a few years



---Thanks again Timmy boy

http://thehockeywriters.com/buffalo-sabres-cannot-afford-to-trade-for-elite-defenseman/

Buffalo is too Thin All-Around to Survive Such a Trade

Having seen what it takes to trade for an elite defenseman, the question now becomes, “Can the Buffalo Sabres afford to make such a trade?”

The answer: technically, yes – if it wants to set itself back a few years



---Thanks again Timmy boy
- sbroads24

who are the elite d-man they're talking about?