Key question for Sabres vs. Leafs: Will their top line produce at both ends of the ice?
By Mike Harrington
News Sports Reporter
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Buffalo Sabres right wing Alex Tuch takes a shot as Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski dives for the block during the third period on Feb. 10.
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Buffalo Sabres forwards Alex Tuch (89) Tage Thompson (72) and Jeff Skinner (53) against the Ottawa Senators during the first period at KeyBank Center on Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022. (Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News)
Alex Tuch immediately cracked a smile after practice Tuesday when he was asked about the latest initiation to his new world with the Buffalo Sabres, the team he grew up watching.
Quinn looked as if he were in for an extended stay in Buffalo when the injury struck. But to get back into game shape and to help sort out multiple roster contingencies, it made more sense to initially send him to the AHL.
It’s a slate that has the potential to drive fans mad, as the franchise’s focus is on the future, rather than a playoff drought that will reach a league-record 11 seasons.
The team is asking for all renewal commitments to be made by April 25 to retain seats. Fans who renew are eligible for prizes to be awarded at each remaining game this season starting March 4.
The Sabres are averaging just 8,657 tickets sold per game in the 19,070-seat arena for their 26 home games thus far, and in-house crowds have been far fewer than that some games.
Buffalo Sabres right wing Alex Tuch takes a shot as Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski dives for the block during the third period on Feb. 10.
Buffalo Sabres forwards Alex Tuch (89) Tage Thompson (72) and Jeff Skinner (53) against the Ottawa Senators during the first period at KeyBank Center on Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022. (Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News)
