Entering his 15th season with the Buffalo Sabres, studio host Brian Duff has over 30 years of experience in the broadcasting industry, with the majority of it devoted to covering the NHL.
An original member of NHL Network at the time of its launch in the United States in 2007, Duff served as the lead host for the network’s signature events, including the Stanley Cup Final, the NHL All-Star Game and the NHL Draft.
Duff’s tenure with the Sabres began on a part-time basis in 2011-12, when he hosted many of the team’s road games while also completing his fifth season at NHL Network. Outside of his game night duties on MSG, Duff is also a regular content contributor to Sabres.com and has been a part of multiple New York Emmy Award wins as a member of the production team responsible for series such as Beyond Blue & Gold.
A native of Whitby, Ontario, Duff served as a broadcast host on radio and/or television for the Edmonton Oilers, Ottawa Senators and Toronto Maple Leafs between 1994 and 2007. He is also an avid fan of lacrosse and has done play-by-play and commentary for the National Lacrosse League, including the league’s championship games in 2010, 2011, 2016 and 2017.
In addition to his role on the Sabres’ broadcast, Duff is a co-host of Sabres Live with Martin Biron.