Alex Busch
Alex is a contributing writer for the Buffalo Sabres at TheHockeyWriters.com. He is from Buffalo and is currently a senior at Ohio University studying sport management and journalism. Follow him on Twitter @Alex_Busch91.
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Michal Neuvirth (Yes a Goalie) Fined For Diving
February 25th, 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 Maple Leafs on Nov. 15, but per new NHL rules, the second time comes with a fine (first time: just a warning). This came during...
The NHL Mourns the Loss of Steve Montador
February 16th, 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 in telling his story on Twitter Sunday. Here are some of the best: Moment of silence for #Sabres alum Steve Montador. #PHIvsBUF pic.twitter.com/m7WLwuGrH3 —...
Sabres Not Done, Enroth Shipped Back to Ruff
February 11th, 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 noted that once he gets back to his office, if someone called in inquiry of a player or trade, he'd be all ears. That team, the Dallas Stars, must've been...
Blockbuster Deal: Sabres Get Evander Kane, Kane Gets Fresh Start
February 11th, 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 every Buffalo Sabres fan's heads immediately. Well, the Sabres got it done, but not without sending some important pieces back. Now confirmed...
NHL All-Star Media Day: Youth Starting to Become All-Star Favorites
January 23rd, 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 (injured), but this year’s All-Star repertoire has shown the movement of the NHL becoming a faster, younger league with the most successful individual players...
Sabres Skating in Wrong Direction
January 17th, 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 town and skate all over them. A 7-0 loss to the Minnesota Wild was “embarrassing” and “disgusting,” in the words of forward Nicolas...
