from Mike Harrington of the Buffalo News,

We just went through what has to rate as one of the better weeks for Terry and Kim Pegula in a long time. They're getting universally praised for their choice of general managers for both the Sabres and Bills, and with good reason. It will be much easier for Jason Botterill and Brandon Beane to win the press conferences than to actually win games, but it was good to see ownership go in a badly-needed new direction.

That's why it was so disappointing to see the Pegulas go in one same old direction again: Soaking their customers.

We shouldn't be surprised the Sabres are raising prices on season tickets yet again, keeping the Pegulas' streak alive of an increase every year since they took over the owners' box. After all, business is business and they didn't get rich by turning down money.

But the lack of respect for the customer continues. And it's hard to fathom. My Twitter feed lit up like a Christmas tree Friday afternoon with angry folks complaining about the latest price hike. For a team that has won absolutely nothing since Pegula hit town in 2011, hitting the wallets of the best customers again is a bit much.

continued with ticket prices mention for a few other NHL teams...