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Sabres Manager Sounds Alarm on Rising NHL Gear Costs

5/30/2025

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Buffalo Sabres equipment manager Dave Williams warns of rising costs for the 2025-26 NHL season, driven by unpredictable tariff policies. Although manufacturers like CCM initially proposed a staggering 27% increase, they have adjusted it to 14%. With NHL teams spending roughly $1 million each year on player gear, the financial impact is palpable.

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Buffalo Sabres equipment manager Dave Williams warns of rising costs for the 2025-26 NHL season, driven by unpredictable tariff policies. Although manufacturers like CCM initially proposed a staggering 27% increase, they have adjusted it to 14%. With NHL teams spending roughly $1 million each year on player gear, the financial impact is palpable.