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Alex Busch

Alex is a contributing writer for the Buffalo Sabres at TheHockeyWriters.com. He is from Buffalo, and has worked for the NBA and PGA TOUR. Follow him on Twitter @AlexBusch93.

Sabres Lose Blueliner as Lawrence Pilut Signs in the KHL

Alex Busch | June 10, 2020

Another young, developing prospect is leaving the Buffalo Sabres organization. Lawrence Pilut has officially signed a two-year contract with Traktor Chelyabinsk of the Kontinental Hockey League. For all intents and…

This Day in Sabres History: 1999 Stanley Cup Final Game 1

Alex Busch | June 9, 2020

June 8, 1999. The beginning of arguably the most memorable series in Buffalo Sabres history. It was exactly 21 years ago when the Sabres and Dallas Stars began the Stanley…

Top 5 Sabres of the Decade Ranked

Alex Busch | June 7, 2020

With no postseason action to look forward to, it is time to look back at the top Buffalo Sabres in the 2010s. I am going to dive into my top-five…

What the Sabres Should Do with Their Free Agents

Alex Busch | June 5, 2020

This is going to be a crucial offseason, as another year passes by with no playoffs for the Buffalo Sabres. Management should know by now that the 2020-21 season is…

Trade Deadline: Goalie Trade Part II, Neuvirth and Halak Team Up

Alex Busch | March 2, 2015

The 2015 NHL Trade Deadline has warranted few trades so far, at least on deadline day. But the Buffalo Sabres have made their mark with a chance at the top…

Michal Neuvirth (Yes a Goalie) Fined For Diving

Alex Busch | February 25, 2015

Buffalo Sabres goalie Michal Neuvirth has been fined $2,000 for diving, the National Hockey League announced Wednesday. It’s Neuvirth’s second diving incident — the first one coming against the Toronto…

The NHL Mourns the Loss of Steve Montador

Alex Busch | February 16, 2015

It was shocking to hear the news when for NHL defenseman Steve Montador passed away Sunday, especially because he was just 35-years old. Those around the NHL did his part…

Sabres Not Done, Enroth Shipped Back to Ruff

Alex Busch | February 11, 2015

When Buffalo Sabres GM Tim Murray said that he wasn’t necessarily done for the day on Wednesday, he wasn’t kidding. He didn’t have any specific plans, he said, but he…

Blockbuster Deal: Sabres Get Evander Kane, Kane Gets Fresh Start

Alex Busch | February 11, 2015

After several reports of problems between Evander Kane and his teammates, he was said to have been put on the trading block. While this occurred, the ‘Kane-to-Buffalo’ thoughts popped in…

NHL All-Star Media Day: Youth Starting to Become All-Star Favorites

Alex Busch | January 23, 2015

From top to bottom, the NHL All-Star field has one thing in common: youth. Well, for the most part. There will always be veterans like Alex Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby…

Sabres Skating in Wrong Direction

Alex Busch | January 17, 2015

Just when you thought the Buffalo Sabres’ season has hit rock bottom, it gets even worse. On Thursday, they let the old faces of Jason Pominville and Thomas Vanek come back into…

This is Not a Test: A Latvian Rap Song About Zemgus Girgensons

Alex Busch | January 9, 2015

Buffalo Sabres forward Zemgus Girgensons finished the All-Star voting period as the top vote getter. Not Sidney Crosby, not Patrick Kane, and not Steven Stamkos. He received 1,574,896 votes for the…

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