Sabres announce 96 percent season-ticket renewal rate
The Buffalo Sabres finished last in the Eastern Conference and second-last in the NHL, but that didn't deter fans from snapping up season tickets for the upcoming campaign.
The Sabres announced Wednesday that season tickets were renewed at a rate of 96 percent.
"The fact that we had such a high rate of renewal from our season ticket holders is really a testament to the direction our organization is headed," Sabres president Russ Brandon said.
"There’s a tremendous amount of excitement surrounding our team and we can’t wait to get on the ice."
The club said season-ticket sales have been capped at 16,000 to allow fans to buy individual game tickets and mini-packs.
After a forgettable campaign in 2014-15, the Sabres drafted highly-touted prospect Jack Eichel second overall and acquired center Ryan O'Reilly from the Colorado Avalanche.
Evander Kane will also make his debut with Buffalo after being acquired in a deal with the Winnipeg Jets while he was injured last season.
This marks the 10th straight year that more than 90 percent of Sabres season-ticket holders have renewed. Despite last season's subpar showing, Buffalo ranked 13th in average home attendance, drawing 18,580 each night.
- With h/t to Pro Hockey Talk