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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.

Avalanche Players Shining at Olympic Games

Ryan Womeldorf | February 17, 2026

There is plenty to worry about when the NHL returns to action Feb. 25, but for now the attention of the hockey world is on Milan, Italy. The Avalanche sent…

Categories Colorado Avalanche, Olympics

Sabres’ Dahlin Shining Early for Team Sweden

Ryan Womeldorf | February 14, 2026

Buffalo Sabres fans only have a few hometown options to cheer for in the Olympics. Tage Thompson is representing Team USA, scoring in his Olympic debut. The other Sabre has…

Categories Buffalo Sabres, Olympics

Buffalo Sabres’ Most Successful Olympians of All-Time

Ryan Womeldorf | February 14, 2026

The entire hockey world has shifted from individual leagues to the greatest global spectacle of them all: the Winter Olympics. For the first time since 2014, the NHL is sending…

Categories Buffalo Sabres, Hockey History, Olympics

Kings’ Kevin Fiala Has Season-Ending Surgery After Olympic Injury

Ryan Womeldorf | February 14, 2026

The Olympics are a chance for the best of the best to come together, represent their countries, and take a shot at an Olympic medal. Unfortunately for Switzerland’s Kevin Fiala,…

Categories AA, NHL News, Olympics

Colorado Avalanche’s Most Successful Olympians of All-Time

Ryan Womeldorf | February 13, 2026

For the first time in 12 years, the best players in the hockey world are heading back to the Olympics. The Colorado Avalanche, the best team in the NHL, is…

Categories Avalanche History, Colorado Avalanche, Hockey History, Olympics

Sabres Can Shore Up Major Weakness with These Trade Targets

Ryan Womeldorf | February 11, 2026

Heading into the Olympic break, the Buffalo Sabres are not only in the thick of the playoff race but stand a chance of claiming the second spot in the Atlantic…

Categories Buffalo Sabres

3 Names the Avalanche Should Target After Olympic Freeze

Ryan Womeldorf | February 10, 2026

The last time we saw the Colorado Avalanche, they defeated the San Jose Sharks in a much needed win just before the Olympic break. As the various Avalanche members head…

Categories Colorado Avalanche

3 Takeaways From the Sabres’ 5-2 Loss to the Penguins

Ryan Womeldorf | February 6, 2026

The intensity is starting to ratchet up and the schedule for the Buffalo Sabres is getting tougher. Coming off a disappointing but electric loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning, the…

Categories Buffalo Sabres

3 Takeaways from the Avalanche’s 4-2 Win Over the Sharks

Ryan Womeldorf | February 5, 2026

The Colorado Avalanche just can’t seem to figure things out of late. After shutting out the Detroit Red Wings on the road, the Avalanche returned home and were promptly shut…

Categories Colorado Avalanche

3 Takeaways From the Sabres’ 4-3 Loss to the Lightning

Ryan Womeldorf | February 4, 2026

The Buffalo Sabres, fresh off a big two points against the Florida Panthers, looked to cap off the mini Florida road trip with a win against the hottest team in…

Categories Buffalo Sabres

3 Takeaways From the Sabres’ 5-3 Win Over the Panthers

Ryan Womeldorf | February 3, 2026

Losses have been a rarity of late for the Buffalo Sabres. Losing to their division rivals the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday stung, but the Sabres came out on Monday night…

Categories Buffalo Sabres

3 Takeaways From the Avalanche’s 2-0 Loss to the Red Wings

Ryan Womeldorf | February 3, 2026

It has been an uncharacteristically tough go of things for the Colorado Avalanche of late. Over their 10 prior games, the Avalanche sported a very un-Avalanche-like 4-4-2 record, getting blown…

Categories Colorado Avalanche
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