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Tom PepperTom Pepper

Tom Pepper is a Buffalo Sabres columnist for The Hockey Writers. A member of THW since June 2020, he uses personal observations, statistical analysis and relevant quotes to create engaging stories covering all aspects of the game. Striving to become a professional hockey writer, he is pursuing a Bachelor of Journalism degree from Ryerson University and covers the Ryerson Rams men's and women's hockey teams for The Eyeopener, the university's independent student newspaper. In addition to writing, he co-hosts Sabres Scoop, a weekly talk show presented by THW. Outside of hockey, he is most passionate about dogs, freewriting, meditation, astronomy and gridiron football. Tom can be contacted via email at tompepperhockey@gmail.com. // Follow @TomPepper on Twitter for Sabres and NHL coverage.

Sabres’ Lack of Physicality Is a Major Flaw Early in 2020-21

February 22, 2021 by Tom Pepper
Ralph Krueger Buffalo Sabres

Hockey is a game typically filled with tons of emotion, especially when things aren’t going well for your side. Currently sitting in last place in the MassMutual East Division, the …

Read moreSabres’ Lack of Physicality Is a Major Flaw Early in 2020-21

Categories Buffalo Sabres Tags Jake McCabe, Rasmus Ristolainen

Sabres Prospect Jack Quinn Impresses in AHL Debut

February 19, 2021 by Tom Pepper
Jack Quinn Ottawa 67's

The Buffalo Sabres’ eighth-overall pick in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft made his professional hockey debut Thursday night when he suited up for the Rochester Americans in the American Hockey …

Read moreSabres Prospect Jack Quinn Impresses in AHL Debut

Categories Sabres Prospects Tags Jack Quinn, Rochester Americans

Sabres Need Eichel & Hall Scoring to Save the Season

February 18, 2021 by Tom Pepper
Taylor Hall Buffalo Sabres

The Buffalo Sabres invested $18 million into two elite NHLers this season in an attempt to stave off a decade-long postseason drought, but it has not worked out well for …

Read moreSabres Need Eichel & Hall Scoring to Save the Season

Categories Buffalo Sabres Tags Jack Eichel, Taylor Hall

Buffalo Sabres’ History With Canada

January 30, 2021 by Tom Pepper
Buffalo Sabres' History With Canada

The first thing you’ll hear before the puck drops at a Buffalo Sabres home game is the Canadian national anthem. The Sabres are the only American professional sports team to …

Read moreBuffalo Sabres’ History With Canada

Categories Archives, Editor's Choice, Sabres History Tags The French Connection, Tim Horton

Sabres Outlook After First 6 Games of 2020-21

January 26, 2021 by Tom Pepper
Jack Eichel Buffalo Sabres

After the opening six games of the season, the Buffalo Sabres sit at a mediocre 2-3-1 record (five points), ranking them seventh among the eight East Division teams. While many …

Read moreSabres Outlook After First 6 Games of 2020-21

Categories Buffalo Sabres Tags Jack Eichel, Jeff Skinner, Rasmus Dahlin

Three Takeaways from the Sabres’ Season Opener

January 15, 2021 by Tom Pepper
Taylor Hall Buffalo Sabres

The Buffalo Sabres are off to a rocky start after falling to the Washington Capitals by a score of 6-4 in their season opener at KeyBank Center on Thursday. In …

Read moreThree Takeaways from the Sabres’ Season Opener

Categories Buffalo Sabres Tags Dylan Cozens, Jack Eichel, Taylor Hall

Sabres Look to End Nine-Year Playoff Drought in 2020-21

January 14, 2021 by Tom Pepper
Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin

The Buffalo Sabres enter the 2020-21 season on a nine-year playoff drought, one season away from tying the all-time NHL record. If they fail to qualify for the postseason this …

Read moreSabres Look to End Nine-Year Playoff Drought in 2020-21

Categories Buffalo Sabres, Previews and Predictions Tags Rasmus Dahlin, Taylor Hall

Sabres News & Rumors: Final Cuts, Practice Lines & Helmet Sponsors

January 13, 2021 by Tom Pepper
Dylan Cozens Buffalo Sabres

In this edition of Sabres News & Rumors, I’ll take a look at the team’s final cuts at training camp, their current practice lines and the announcement of their two …

Read moreSabres News & Rumors: Final Cuts, Practice Lines & Helmet Sponsors

Categories Buffalo Sabres, Column Tags Arttu Ruotsalainen, Dustin Tokarski, Dylan Cozens, Jack Quinn

Canada, Finland to Play Winner-Take-All for Group A at 2021 World Juniors

December 31, 2020 by Tom Pepper
2021 World Junior Championship (IIHF)

The only two undefeated teams remaining at the 2021 IIHF World Junior Championship, Team Canada and Team Finland, will face-off in a battle for first place in Group A on …

Read moreCanada, Finland to Play Winner-Take-All for Group A at 2021 World Juniors

Categories World Junior Hockey Championship Tags 2021 WJHC, Anton Lundell, Dylan Cozens, Quinton Byfield

Canada’s Dylan Cozens Dominating Early at 2021 World Juniors

December 29, 2020 by Tom Pepper
Dylan Cozens Canada 2021 World Junior Championship

At the halfway point of the 2021 IIHF World Junior Championship’s preliminary round, Team Canada forward Dylan Cozens has stood out with outstanding performances in his first two matches, including …

Read moreCanada’s Dylan Cozens Dominating Early at 2021 World Juniors

Categories Sabres Prospects, World Junior Hockey Championship Tags 2021 WJHC, Dylan Cozens, Team Canada

Sabres News & Rumors: Cozens & Quinn Named to Team Canada

December 13, 2020December 13, 2020 by Tom Pepper
Jack Quinn Ottawa 67's

In this edition of Sabres News & Rumors, I’ll discuss Buffalo Sabres prospects Dylan Cozens and Jack Quinn being named to Team Canada for the 2021 IIHF World Junior Championship …

Read moreSabres News & Rumors: Cozens & Quinn Named to Team Canada

Categories Column, Sabres Prospects, World Junior Hockey Championship Tags 2021 WJHC, Dylan Cozens, Jack Quinn, Team Canada

Sabres’ Goat Head Jersey Could Return in 2021-22

December 2, 2020November 30, 2020 by Tom Pepper
Buffalo Sabres Jersey

Buffalo Sabres fans have been asking the team to revive their infamous “goat head” jersey for years, and it appears the 2021-22 season could finally mark its return. The team …

Read moreSabres’ Goat Head Jersey Could Return in 2021-22

Categories Buffalo Sabres Tags NHL Jerseys
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