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The Buffalo Sabres want in.
Team President Ted Black this weekend reiterated his desire to bring any and all of the galas to Buffalo as soon as possible. Sunday's All-Star Game in Scotiabank Place concluded a four-day run of hockey and fan-friendly festivities that had residents and visitors smiling, talking and pulling out their wallets throughout Ottawa.
"Hockey fans in Buffalo would embrace it," said Sabres forward Luke Adam, who took part in the event along with teammate Jason Pominville. "It would be special for people in the surrounding areas, so why not? It's been a fun weekend. The fans are what make these events."
It appears the earliest Buffalo could get any of the three would be a draft in June 2013. Pittsburgh is hosting this season's selection process.
The All-Star Game likely isn't available until 2015. Columbus has the 2013 game, and there probably won't be one in 2014 because it's an Olympic year.
The Detroit Red Wings are the front-runners to host the next Winter Classic in Michigan Stadium, so the outdoor game isn't free until 2014.
"I want to see what we can do to bring those to Buffalo, whether it's draft, All-Star or maybe they're thinking about creating something new," said Black, who has had conversations with NHL Chief Operating Officer John Collins. "I did tell John that anything you want to do to highlight the game and promote the game, use us a lab rat. We're willing to do it.
Team President Ted Black this weekend reiterated his desire to bring any and all of the galas to Buffalo as soon as possible. Sunday's All-Star Game in Scotiabank Place concluded a four-day run of hockey and fan-friendly festivities that had residents and visitors smiling, talking and pulling out their wallets throughout Ottawa.
"Hockey fans in Buffalo would embrace it," said Sabres forward Luke Adam, who took part in the event along with teammate Jason Pominville. "It would be special for people in the surrounding areas, so why not? It's been a fun weekend. The fans are what make these events."
It appears the earliest Buffalo could get any of the three would be a draft in June 2013. Pittsburgh is hosting this season's selection process.
The All-Star Game likely isn't available until 2015. Columbus has the 2013 game, and there probably won't be one in 2014 because it's an Olympic year.
The Detroit Red Wings are the front-runners to host the next Winter Classic in Michigan Stadium, so the outdoor game isn't free until 2014.
"I want to see what we can do to bring those to Buffalo, whether it's draft, All-Star or maybe they're thinking about creating something new," said Black, who has had conversations with NHL Chief Operating Officer John Collins. "I did tell John that anything you want to do to highlight the game and promote the game, use us a lab rat. We're willing to do it.
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