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Ryan Womeldorf

A long-time (and long-suffering) Buffalo sports fan. Trying to be optimistic in spite of the other shoe constantly dropkicking the fanbase in the face.

3 Takeaways From the Sabres’ 3-2 Win Over the Panthers

Ryan Womeldorf | February 28, 2026

The Buffalo Sabres continue to roll, coming out of the Olympic break with a 2-1 win over the New Jersey Devils. The Sabres find themselves in a dog fight to…

Categories Buffalo Sabres

Sabres’ Best Trade Deadline Assets

Ryan Womeldorf | February 27, 2026

Long before defeating the New Jersey Devils to put themselves in a tie for second place in the Atlantic Division, the Buffalo Sabres seemed to be in the position of…

Categories Buffalo Sabres, Trade Deadline

3 Takeaways From the Avalanche’s 5-2 Loss to the Wild

Ryan Womeldorf | February 27, 2026

The Colorado Avalanche entered the Olympic break with a bit of a slump behind them. For that reason, coming out of the break with a win over the Utah Mammoth…

Categories Colorado Avalanche

3 Takeaways From Avalanche’s 4-2 Win Over Mammoth

Ryan Womeldorf | February 26, 2026

Everyone in the NHL is back in North America, ready to gear up for the stretch run of the season. The Colorado Avalanche sent several stars to the Olympics with…

Categories Colorado Avalanche

3 Takeaways From the Sabres’ 2-1 Win Over the Devils

Ryan Womeldorf | February 26, 2026

It feels like it has been ages, but the Buffalo Sabres were back in action on Wednesday night. A pair of Sabres were at the Winter Olympics in Milan, and…

Categories Buffalo Sabres

Avalanche Could Be Planning a Bigger Move After Kulak-Girard Trade

Ryan Womeldorf | February 25, 2026

The Colorado Avalanche wasted no time making a trade once the Olympic trade freeze had been lifted. On Tuesday, the team sent defenseman Samuel Girard to the Pittsburgh Penguins and…

Categories Colorado Avalanche

Sabres Should Be Fueled By Olympic Success

Ryan Womeldorf | February 25, 2026

The 2026 Olympic Games ended in dramatic fashion, a finale that only Hollywood could have imagined. Connor Hellebuyck did his best Dominik Hasek impression, carrying the Americans on his back…

Categories Buffalo Sabres, Olympics

Olympic Letdown Perfect Fuel for Avalanche Stars

Ryan Womeldorf | February 25, 2026

The 2026 Olympic Winter Games have concluded, and they could not have ended in more dramatic fashion if a script was crafted. The spectacular showdown between the United States and…

Categories Colorado Avalanche, Olympics

Avalanche Acquire Brett Kulak from the Penguins

Ryan Womeldorf | February 24, 2026

The Colorado Avalanche did not wait for very long after the trade freeze was lifted. In a move to address potential depth issues on defense, the Avalanche have acquired veteran…

Categories Avalanche Transactions, Colorado Avalanche, NHL News, Penguins Transactions, Pittsburgh Penguins, Trade Deadline

Hellebuyck’s Olympic Performance Reminiscent of Sabres Legend

Ryan Womeldorf | February 23, 2026

The focus for Buffalo Sabres fans and American hockey fans alike is still on Milan and the gold medal game. Despite some injury concerns and the feeling that he needed…

Categories Buffalo Sabres, Olympics

Avalanche Must Address Critical Issue Prior to Playoffs

Ryan Womeldorf | February 19, 2026

The Winter Olympics are getting closer to a conclusion and the Colorado Avalanche have had an impact on the teams that have reached the semifinals. While a handful of players…

Categories Colorado Avalanche

Sabres Have Silver Lining in Not Landing Artemi Panarin

Ryan Womeldorf | February 18, 2026

Everyone’s attention has shifted from the NHL season to the Olympics. Though they only have two players representing them, success has followed the Buffalo Sabres into the tournament. If Sweden…

Categories Buffalo Sabres
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