The Buffalo Sabres: Measuring Week 1 Darren Matte | January 26, 2013 With the first few games of the shortened NHL season in the books, what can we say we have learned about the 2013 version of the Buffalo Sabres? The Sabres…
Breaking Down the Buffalo Sabres Defense Darren Matte | January 18, 2013 The Buffalo Sabres announced their 23-man roster on Jan. 18. With that, eight defensemen were announced to be with the team to start the season. After previewing how their goaltending…
Lineups & Lukewarm Beliefs – The Upcoming Season for the Buffalo Sabres Aryssah Stankevitsch | January 18, 2013 A third season in a row without a playoff birth—so close, three points behind Ottawa, finishing ninth in the East with 89 points. A disappointing end to 2011-2012. In a…
Why Jochen Hecht’s Return To Buffalo Will Benefit The Sabres Colin Pineau | January 14, 2013 Despite mixed feelings from fans, Jochen Hecht is back in Buffalo on a one-year, $1.25 million contract. No, I’m not Jochen-around. The 35-year old forward spent most of the 2011-12…
Can Ryan Miller Bring the Sabres a Northeast Title? Darren Matte | January 11, 2013 The Buffalo Sabres head into the lockout-shortened season with a very strong chance of succeeding in the North East-Division and it could come down to their strength between the pipes.…
Buffalo Sabres Prospects Update: Strong World Juniors Performance Colin Pineau | January 10, 2013 Now that the NHL lockout and the World Junior Championships are behind us, Buffalo Sabres fans have a lot to look forward to. Four of the Sabres top prospects participated at…
Sabres prospects at the World Junior Hockey Championship Darren Matte | December 29, 2012 With the World Junior Hockey Championships (WJHC) underway from Ufa, Russia, it is a good time to take a look at some of the potential stars of the future for…
Former Sabre Shawn Anderson Finds Success as a Junior Coach Darren Matte | December 17, 2012 It is a Friday night. The arena is still empty as the players arrive. Soon the sound of music and pregame warm ups will be heard. The place is Hawkesbury,…
Has Lindy Ruff Overstayed His Welcome In Buffalo? The Saga Continues, For Now Anyway Colin Pineau | December 15, 2012 Lindy Ruff’s time in Buffalo is best described as a saga. 14 years as the Sabres head coach has made Ruff the longest tenured coach in NHL history and the winning-est coach…
Luck and the NHL Draft Darren Matte | December 3, 2012 One of the more interesting moments in NHL and specifically Buffalo Sabres history came in the very early days of their existence. When the National Hockey League announced two new…
Buffalo Sabres Off-Season Grade: B Colin Pineau | November 29, 2012 After a disappointing 2011-12 season, the Buffalo Sabres went into the off-season with some pressing needs. General Manager Darcy Regier addressed those needs through the draft, free agency, and trading. The Draft…
Not Your Typical HHOF Inductee Aryssah Stankevitsch | November 13, 2012 Monday night we celebrated the brilliant careers of Bure, Oates, Sakic and Sundin, all contributing skills, leadership, and excitement to the game over their legendary careers. Five stars, for the…