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Michael Straw

Michael is a former Managing Editor for The Hockey Writers. He's covered the Buffalo Sabres, along with the NHL in general, for various outlets since 2009. His work has been featured on outlets such as Yahoo, Sports Illustrated and Fox Sports.

Stanley Cup Final NHL 94 Sim: Game Two

Michael Straw | June 6, 2015

The Stanley Cup Final is in full swing after Game 1 took place from Tampa Bay on Wednesday night. After having control for much of the game, including taking a…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks, Tampa Bay Lightning

Jack Eichel Says He’s Better Than McDavid

Michael Straw | June 5, 2015

The Buffalo Sabres are slated to pick second overall in the upcoming NHL Entry Draft. When they do step up to the podium, it’s almost a certainty that the team…

Categories Buffalo Sabres, NHL Entry Draft

NHL Trade Winds Are Blowing

Michael Straw | June 5, 2015

The NHL offseason, lately, has been the busiest time of the league calendar when it comes to trades. From the draft to the start of free agency on July 1,…

Categories NHL News

Buffalo Sabres Draft Targets

Michael Straw | June 4, 2015

The 2015 NHL Entry Draft is fast approaching which means that teams are getting to the point where draft boards are being finalized and top players are being set apart…

Categories Buffalo Sabres, NHL Entry Draft

Stanley Cup Final NHL 94 Sim: Game One

Michael Straw | June 3, 2015

At long last the Stanley Cup Final is here. The Tampa Bay Lightning and Chicago Blackhawks have had to scratch and claw their ways to the final round for the…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks, Tampa Bay Lightning

The Hockey Writers Partner With The 4th Line

Michael Straw | June 2, 2015

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — The Hockey Writers announced on Tuesday that the organization has partnered up with “The 4th Line” Podcast to be the exclusive podcast of The Hockey Writers.…

Categories Commentary

It’s Time for These Players to Retire

Michael Straw | June 2, 2015

The life of a professional hockey player, or athlete in general, can be summed up perfectly with the phrase, “it’s a double-edged sword”. On one end, a player gets to…

Categories Detroit Red Wings, New York Rangers

Arizona Coyotes to Unveil New Jerseys

Michael Straw | June 1, 2015

It had long-been rumored that a change was coming, and on June 1 it was made official: the Arizona Coyotes will be debuting a new set of home and away…

Categories Arizona Coyotes

Evander Kane Excited About Sabres Direction

Michael Straw | June 1, 2015

When the Buffalo Sabres acquired Evander Kane on February 11 from the Winnipeg Jets, the deal was done with the belief that he was going to be a main cog…

Categories Buffalo Sabres

Top Restricted Free Agents

Michael Straw | May 30, 2015

As each NHL offseason unfolds, the topic of top available free agents is always discussed ad nauseam. This year, however, the unrestricted free agent class isn’t particularly deep, which could…

Categories Free Agents

Bylsma’s Thoughts on Jack Eichel

Michael Straw | May 29, 2015

When Dan Bylsma was introduced as the 17th head coach in Buffalo Sabres history, one of the many questions he was asked during his introductory press conference with the Buffalo…

Categories Buffalo Sabres

Buffalo Sabres Hire Dan Bylsma

Michael Straw | May 28, 2015

After missing out in the much-talked about sweepstakes for Mike Babcock, the Buffalo Sabres have finally found the man who will lead the team to the future behind the bench.…

Categories Buffalo Sabres, NHL Coaching
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