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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.

Bowen Byram Has Been Major Reason for Sabres Turnaround

Ryan Womeldorf | February 2, 2026

It has been an exciting season for the Buffalo Sabres, the first time one could say that since at least the 2022-23 season. The Sabres, as of this writing, hold…

Categories Buffalo Sabres

Grading Buffalo Sabres GM Kevyn Adams’ Draft Classes

Ryan Womeldorf | January 31, 2026

As we approach the 2026 NHL Draft, it’s time to take a look back to see how former Buffalo Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams did with the drafts during his…

Categories Archives, Buffalo Sabres, Hockey History, NHL Entry Draft

3 Takeaways from the Avalanche’s 7-3 Loss to the Canadiens

Ryan Womeldorf | January 30, 2026

It has been a rough stretch for the Colorado Avalanche. Coming into Thursday night’s tilt with the Montreal Canadiens, they had lost five of their previous seven games, something that…

Categories Colorado Avalanche

3 Takeaways From the Sabres’ 4-1 Win Over the Kings

Ryan Womeldorf | January 30, 2026

The Buffalo Sabres are on the warpath for the first time in ages and the city is fully behind the much-maligned franchise. Fresh off a 7-4 win over their longtime…

Categories Buffalo Sabres

3 Takeaways from the Avalanche’s 5-2 Loss to the Senators

Ryan Womeldorf | January 29, 2026

The Colorado Avalanche have had an interesting week so far. They have struggled on the ice of late, but solidified the future of their blueline by providing a contract extension…

Categories Colorado Avalanche

3 Takeaways from the Sabres 7-4 Win Over the Maple Leafs

Ryan Womeldorf | January 28, 2026

The Buffalo Sabres continue to roll, having won their previous three games. Though they have big decisions to make, particularly with how aggressive to be at the trade deadline, it…

Categories Buffalo Sabres, Editor's Choice

Sabres Can Make Big Trade Deadline Splash by Landing 1 of 3 Big Names

Ryan Womeldorf | January 27, 2026

It has been great to be a fan of the Buffalo Sabres of late. The winning streak is certainly at the heart of it but signing invaluable winger Josh Doan…

Categories Buffalo Sabres, Trade Deadline

3 Takeaways From the Avalanche’s 4-1 Win Over the Maple Leafs

Ryan Womeldorf | January 26, 2026

The Colorado Avalanche are in an unfamiliar spot. After losing an ugly 7-3 decision to the Philadelphia Flyers, the Avalanche found themselves with a 4-5-1 record since the turn of…

Categories Colorado Avalanche

3 Takeaways From the Avalanche’s 7-3 Loss to the Flyers

Ryan Womeldorf | January 24, 2026

After the Colorado Avalanche soundly defeated the Washington Capitals 5-2, all felt right again. The Avalanche had been struggling of late, noticeably off the torrid pace they carved out over…

Categories Colorado Avalanche

3 Takeaways from the Sabres 4-2 Win Over the Canadiens

Ryan Womeldorf | January 23, 2026

Though the Sabres have not been 10-wins-in-a-row hot, they’ve been very good since the beginning of December. Since Dec. 9, the Sabres are 16-3-1, most recently having beaten the Nashville…

Categories Buffalo Sabres

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

Ryan Womeldorf | January 21, 2026

The Buffalo Sabres have cooled off a bit and entered Tuesday’s matchup with the Nashville Predators having most recently lost a tight game to the Carolina Hurricanes. The bad news…

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Grading Buffalo Sabres’ First-Round Picks in the Pegula Era

Ryan Womeldorf | January 20, 2026

*This archive was originally written by Matthew Morris The Buffalo Sabres have made 18 first-round NHL Entry Draft selections since Terry Pegula purchased the franchise midway through the 2011 season.…

Categories Archives, Buffalo Sabres, Hockey History, NHL Entry Draft, Sabres History
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