“Can the Buffalo Sabres Break the Cycle of Heartbreak? A Fan’s Tale of Endurance and Hope”
“I don’t need to be valued by the Sabres,” said TJ Jones, who has been a season ticket holder for two seasons and plans to be back in some capacity next season. “They can show me I’m valued by putting together a competitive team and winning some hockey games.”
Furthermore, the Sabres are uniquely affected by the current political tension between the United States and Canada over President Donald Trump’s decision to implement 25 percent tariffs on all goods imported from Canada. Trump has also said he wants to make Canada the 51st state. That’s led to some in Canada limiting their travel to the United States and not supporting American companies. The Sabres draw between 7 and 10 percent of their season-ticket base from Canada and broadcast their games in Southern Ontario on FUBO. They are the only team in the NHL that plays both the Canadian and American national anthems before every game, regardless of opponent. According to border crossing data, 69,000 fewer people crossed into the United States in Buffalo this February compared to last February. Any decrease in ticket buyers from Ontario, be it single-game tickets or season tickets, will hurt the Sabres. The NHL and the Sabres declined to comment on the situation.
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