I grew up with the Sabres. I learned how to skate at Sabreland hockey camp when I was five....because when you are a kid in Buffalo that is all there is to do in winter. Back then (early 80s), hockey players were really cool with fans so they would teach kids skating and basic hockey technique at Sabreland. I went to so many Sabres games at the Memorial Auditorium until 1996 and then have gone to a bunch at the new arena as well. I moved out of Buffalo after college...but I still follow the team. I just hate the NHL leadership...I think they are a bunch of buffoons.