Jeff Seide
I've been an avid hockey fan since I went to my first Sabres game at the age of eight. Having grown up near Buffalo, I've been saddled with more heartache than most sports fans. I write about the Sabres as well as topical events in the NHL.
Author's Posts
Devils Fan Scores Free Season Ticket
September 13th, 2017 Season tickets to an NHL team can cost anywhere from a few thousand dollars to tens of thousands. For New Jersey Devils fan Nick Donnelly, it only cost a few minutes of his time on social media. The Lucky Devils Fan On Tuesday, Sept. 12, Donnelly asked his favorite team what would it take to score season tickets using the currency of...
Off the Crossbar: Jaromir Jagr, The Most Interesting Man in the World
September 12th, 2017 Some critics see him as a 45-year-old washed-up winger that would only be taking a roster spot from a potential up-and-coming talent. Others see a mulleted, ageless wonderboy, capable of second line production. Regardless of your stance, there’s no question Jaromir Jagr is... The Most Interesting Man in the World He once...
Off the Crossbar: Vegas Lingo Translated for Rookie Hockey Fans
September 11th, 2017 By adding the Vegas Golden Knights as its 31st franchise, the National Hockey League isn’t just bringing the excitement of an internationally renown resort city; it’s also bringing a whole new hockey lexicon to the desert. The words commonly heard and spoken in Vegas have different meanings in hockey. In an effort to help new...
Thanksgiving Came Early for Okposo
September 8th, 2017 Surrounded by family and friends at Thanksgiving, before most of us gorge on turkey, cranberry sauce, and stuffing, we pause and let others know that we're thankful. Buffalo Sabres forward Kyle Okposo couldn’t wait until November. The hard-working Sabres winger couldn't wait to express his thankfulness for his return to health...
Eichel & Reinhart Betting on Themselves
September 7th, 2017 Once Connor McDavid inked his eight-year, $100 million deal with the Edmonton Oilers, he reset the market for other young stars. The Oilers then further detailed the new salary scale by signing Leon Draisaitl to an eight-year, $68 million contract. Now, with the 2017-18 season knocking at the door, both Jack Eichel and Sam...
Off the Crossbar: Scotiabank ATM Fees Rise to $3,999.50 Per Use
September 4th, 2017 In a coincidence of epic proportions, Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment (MLSE) announced they’ve signed a 20-year, $800 million agreement to re-name their Bay St. venue ‘Scotiabank Arena’ on the same day that Scotiabank hiked its ATM fees to nearly $4,000 per transaction. It’s enough to make customers think twice, or even 2,000...
