NHL Rumors: Oilers, Sabres, NHL Playoff Rumors, More Jim Parsons | April 9, 2020 In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there is news on Anton Slepyshev’s status and that he’s made a decision on the offer from the Edmonton Oilers. There is talk about the…
Sabres Hurt More Than Helped by NHL Season Pause Jordan Deshane | March 23, 2020 When the NHL originally said that the league would be suspended for a couple of weeks before being reassessed, there was a degree of optimism. The hope existed that we…
Sabres’ Salary Set Up for Success Amid Uncertain Summer Jordan Deshane | March 13, 2020 As another season of Buffalo Sabres hockey swirls its way down the toilet that is their last decade of hockey, attention has begun to turn toward this summer. The months…
Sabres’ Ristolainen Kronwalls Himself Jeff Seide | March 7, 2020 The “hit” won’t be found on any statistician’s sheet. The play won’t warrant a hearing with the NHL’s Department of Player Safety. And it definitely won’t make any highlight reels.…
Solutions to Sabres’ Special Teams Struggles Jordan Deshane | March 6, 2020 There are myriad reasons why the Buffalo Sabres are outside of the playoff picture for a ninth straight season. Their lack of offence and their questionable goaltending can carry some…
Vanek Is Still Playing, Just Not in the NHL Jeff Seide | February 27, 2020 While this past trade deadline was notable for the most activity in recent memory, it was also memorable for a move that wasn’t made. Just ask forward Thomas Vanek. Vanek’s…
Sabres’ Cap Situation: How it Stacks Up Daniel Kuter | February 25, 2020 Digging into the Buffalo Sabres’ cap situation can explain a lot of things, especially when you put it next to upper echelon teams. Doing this can provide context for why…
Sabres Botterill Plays it Safe Jeff Seide | February 25, 2020 With roughly the same odds to land the No. 1 overall pick at the NHL Entry Draft (4.7%) than to make the playoffs (4.2%), it would have taken one if…
Off the Crossbar: Bogosian Set to Win Cup and Conn Smythe with Lightning Jeff Seide | February 24, 2020 Now that defenseman Zach Bogosian has signed with the Tampa Bay Lightning, odds are the team will win the Stanley Cup and the blueliner will also take home the Conn…
Sabres Must Prioritize Picks Over Progress at Trade Deadline Jordan Deshane | February 23, 2020 The Buffalo Sabres find themselves at a fork in the road. Currently sitting eight points behind the Toronto Maple Leafs with just a game in hand, they squandered what could…
NHL Rumors: Sabres, Senators, Maple Leafs, Bruins, More Jim Parsons | February 21, 2020 In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there are updates on what’s going on between the Buffalo Sabres and Zach Bogosian, could the Ottawa Senators keep Jean-Gabriel Pageau and move Vladimir Namestnikov?…
Sabres Waive Bogosian and What It Means Jeff Seide | February 15, 2020 Zach Bogosian’s playing days in a Buffalo Sabres sweater appear to be over. After asking for a trade in December, he’s now been waived by the team. Bogosian was a…