Sabres’ Don Granato Sheds Interim Status, Hired As Next Head Coach Brandon Seltenrich | June 29, 2021 It’s official: after months of being the frontrunner for a full-time replacement to Ralph Krueger, Don Granato has been named the newest head coach of the Buffalo Sabres. The 53-year-old,…
NHL Rumors: Golden Knights, Canadiens, Islanders, Pastrnak, More Jim Parsons | June 28, 2021 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, could the Vegas Golden Knights be big spenders again this offseason and go after one of the most high-profile trade pieces on the NHL market?…
Trade History Could Predict Eichel’s Value & Destination Dayton Reimer | June 27, 2021 Star players don’t get traded all that much anymore, especially if they’re still in their prime. The salary cap has placed increasing pressure on teams to try and build a…
NHL Rumors: Golden Knights, Sabres, Maple Leafs, Sharks, More Jim Parsons | June 25, 2021 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, what’s next for the Vegas Golden Knights? After losing to the Montreal Canadiens, how much change should everyone expect the organization to make? Meanwhile, are…
Blue Jackets Not In Good Position To Pursue Jack Eichel Mark Scheig | June 25, 2021 Anytime that a franchise-altering center is available, you do everything you can to see if you can trade for them. That is especially true if you are the Columbus Blue…
NHL Rumors: Flames, Flyers, Oilers, Sabres, Canadiens, More Jim Parsons | June 23, 2021 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Calgary Flames are vehemently denying anything related to rumors that forward Matthew Tkachuk is looking to leave the team. Meanwhile, there is talk the…
Sabres Scoop: Trade Partners, Eichel, Reinhart, & the 2021 Draft Brandon Seltenrich | June 22, 2021 Welcome to the first edition of Sabres Scoop, The Hockey Writers’ weekly column discussing all things Buffalo Sabres. This week, ‘Sabres Scoop’ co-hosts Jordan Jacklin and Brandon Seltenrich sound off…
Sabres Need a Head Coach With Proven NHL Success Brandon Seltenrich | June 22, 2021 Since the firing of longtime head coach Lindy Ruff in the shortened 2012-13 season, the Buffalo Sabres have hired and fired five different full-time head coaches, with each averaging a…
Blue Jackets Should Pursue Sam Reinhart Unless They’re Rebuilding Mark Scheig | June 21, 2021 The Columbus Blue Jackets and pending restricted free agent Sam Reinhart have been linked in rumors for some time. It’s easy to see why. The Blue Jackets are in need…
NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Maple Leafs, Oilers, Coyotes, Blues, More Jim Parsons | June 20, 2021 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, there is talk the Chicago Blackhawks are officially in the running to acquire Jack Eichel. What would be going back the other way? Meanwhile, the…
Grading the Sabres’ 2020-21 Trades Jordan Jacklin | June 19, 2021 The Buffalo Sabres completed four trades during the 2020-21 season, ranging from depth moves to moving out a star player. It’s been a few months since the trade deadline, and…
NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Sabres, Canucks, More Jim Parsons | June 17, 2021 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, a couple of trusted hockey insiders believe that Zach Hyman’s stint with the Toronto Maple Leafs will be coming to an end. What has changed…