For so many years, when we lived under the threat of the team leaving, it was often cited that WNY could no longer support the team with season ticket sales. I always believed that to be a fallacy. I thought that there were plenty of people in WNY that were able to afford season tickets, but they didn't buy them for a myriad of reasons (including the long playoff drought). It's great to see that myth quashed once and for all. WNY is really on the upswing and a new single-season ticket record is a great way to show that to the country.
I'm in Section 124 - hope to meet a few more of you this year at the stadium.
I think Eichel took the first step on becoming an all-time Buffalo sports legend yesterday when he declared himself the best player in the draft. The kid will have a chip on his shoulder and the head-to-head match-ups with Mcdavid should be legendary.
The 89 year-old woman was a hoot. The final act with the rain and lights was really strong.
Oh, and the magician had the line of the night when he said to Howard, "You put on a top hat and played guitar with Guns 'n Roses and, poof, you're famous."
Very interesting read. He seems like a very articulate guy. Too bad he didn't learn some lessons earlier in life.
http://ftw.usatoday.com/2015/06/ex-nfl-running-back-lawrence-phillips-sends-terrifying-letters-from-jail-this-place-is-a-jungle
For you former residents that may have not been back in town for awhile. It's not your father's Buffalo any more.
http://www.philly.com/philly/home/20150531_Buffalo_booms_with_art__architecture__and_food.html#sidr6f77VvfV1toa.01
Awesome hire!!!
According to ESPN, a team has to give up a 3rd rounder when hiring a coach still under contract during the off-season. An in-season hire garners a 2nd rd pick.
http://espn.go.com/nhl/story/_/id/12970035/buffalo-sabres-hire-dan-bylsma-coach-pittsburgh-penguins-get-pick
Great read. Happy to see he is continuing his education and still striving to be an even better coach.
In the end, I think Eichel and Reinhart will make him look like a genius.