Buffalo is one of hockey’s most passionate and knowledgeable markets, fan for fan. People there love the game so much that they regularly produce some of the top TV ratings for national playoff broadcasts even with their Sabres not competing. It feels particularly cruel, then, to see one embarrassment after another heaped on a fan base that deserves so much more.
On May 26, Sabres co-owner Kim Pegula gave GM Jason Botterill a vote of confidence when speaking to the Associated Press.
“He’s our GM. Our plan is to continue with him,” Pegula said at the time.