Addressing the Sabres’ Forward Logjam Ryan Womeldorf | September 15, 2026 The Buffalo Sabres have come a long way, though it took 15 tough years to get here. Rather than having to hand out questionable contracts to entice talent, the Sabres…
Colorado Avalanche’s 5 Worst Contracts of the Salary Cap Era Ryan Womeldorf | September 14, 2026 Part of being a perennial contender means being shrewd and finding good value when re-signing your own players or reaching out to free agents. Colorado Avalanche General Manager Joe Sakic…
NHL’s 10 Worst Contracts From the Salary Cap Era Ryan Womeldorf | September 11, 2026 It’s hard to build a winning team in the NHL. Even if you draft well, it can all be undone by one bad contract. When one of those contracts happens…
Buffalo Sabres’ 5 Worst Contracts of the Salary Cap Era Ryan Womeldorf | September 9, 2026 Now more than ever, management of NHL teams are trying to find value. Contracts are escalating all the time. Teams can ill-afford to swing and miss on a substantial acquisition,…
Blackhawks’ Bowen Byram Contract Looking Better All the Time Ryan Womeldorf | September 8, 2026 The Chicago Blackhawks are at a critical development in their rebuild efforts. They have been down this path before and patience is critical as the young, talented core attempts to…
5 Value Contracts That Set the Buffalo Sabres Up for the Future Ryan Womeldorf | September 4, 2026 It felt to many like the Buffalo Sabres came out of nowhere to become one of the best teams in the NHL. While their history over the prior 15 years…
The NHL’s 30 Best Players for 2026-27 Ryan Womeldorf | September 2, 2026 With less than a month to go before the 2026-27 season opens, it is time to look at the league’s best players and see where they fit in the NHL…
Avalanche’s Joe Sakic Has Much Smaller Margin for Error Thanks to Big Contracts Ryan Womeldorf | September 2, 2026 Building a winning team in the NHL might be fun and games, but when it comes time to keep that team together, business becomes much more difficult. Just ask the…
Blackhawks Need to Be Patient With Young Core Ryan Womeldorf | August 28, 2026 The Chicago Blackhawks are one of the most interesting teams in the NHL. They have a ton of upside, but have more than a few guys with something to prove…
What the Avalanche Can Expect From New Additions Ryan Womeldorf | August 27, 2026 Aside from trying to figure out Cale Makar’s contract extension, the Avalanche are looking forward to the coming season. After a disappointing sweep at the hands of the Vegas Golden…
Sabres’ Prospects Facing Important Developmental Season Ryan Womeldorf | August 26, 2026 Projecting the coming Buffalo Sabres season is a tough endeavor. They lost a pair of key veteran contributors but have three outstanding young players ready to step into larger roles…
4 NHL Sophomores Who Could Break Out in 2026-27 Ryan Womeldorf | August 25, 2026 As summer winds down, most NHL rosters are now in place, with some teams trying to make some final tweaks to go from contender to champion while others are assessing…
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