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Today in Hockey History: Sept. 24

Matthew Zator | September 24, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Sept. 23 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Sept. 25 Sept. 24 has been a very busy day in NHL history that saw everything from rule changes, coaching…

Categories Archives, Column, Coyotes History, Flyers History, Hockey History, Sabres History

5 Players Who Have Been on Both Sides of the Maple Leafs/Sabres Rivalry

Matthew Morris | September 19, 2025

Though it’s far from the NHL’s most storied rivalry, there’s still quite a bit of shared history and mythos between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Buffalo Sabres, situated just…

Categories Archives, Buffalo Sabres, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Sabres History, Toronto Maple Leafs

Buffalo Sabres’ Biggest Draft Busts by Decade

Matthew Morris | September 18, 2025

The thing that everybody seems to forget about drafting in sports is that, at its core, it’s no different than gambling. Regardless of the sport, when the yearly draft comes…

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

Today in Hockey History: Sept. 17

Matthew Zator | September 17, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Sept. 16 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Sept. 18 Sept. 17 has been a very busy day in NHL history. One franchise played in its first-ever game,…

Categories Archives, Canadiens History, Capitals History, Column, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Sabres History

Top 3 All-Time Sabres Goalies

THW Archives | September 13, 2025

Throughout the history of the Buffalo Sabres, the organization has been fortunate with the goaltending position. They’ve had some of the biggest names that have played the position don the blue…

Categories Archives, Buffalo Sabres, Hockey History, NHL Goaltending, Sabres Goaltending, Sabres History

Today in Hockey History: Sept. 11

Matthew Zator | September 11, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Sept. 10 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Sept. 12 This date has been very busy over the years in the National Hockey League. There was the addition…

Categories Archives, Blackhawks History, Canucks History, Column, Hockey History, Lightning History, Sabres History

Dale Hawerchuk Trade Revisited

Nathaniel Oliver | September 6, 2025

Beginning in 1981, Dale Hawerchuk became one of the most dominant centers in the National Hockey League and was the face of the Winnipeg Jets. After a junior career in…

Categories Archives, Buffalo Sabres, Hockey History, Jets History, NHL Trade Analysis, Sabres History, Winnipeg Jets

The Sabres’ Blue-Collar Sniper: Danny Gare’s Historic Season

The Old Prof | September 1, 2025

Back in the late ’70s, when the Buffalo Sabres were starting to make serious noise in the NHL, all eyes were on the French Connection. Gilbert Perreault, Rick Martin, and…

Categories Buffalo Sabres, Sabres History

Today in Hockey History: Aug. 7

Matthew Zator | August 7, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Aug. 6 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Aug. 8 Aug. 7 is a bittersweet day in NHL history as the hockey world lost one of its greatest…

Categories Archives, Blackhawks History, Column, Hockey History, Penguins History, Sabres History

Alexander Mogilny Hockey Hall of Fame Induction Was Long Overdue

Nathaniel Oliver | August 6, 2025

*this article was updated to reflect Mogilny’s induction in 2025 The fact that Alexander Mogilny took so long to receive enshrinement in the Hockey Hall of Fame is more than…

Categories Archives, Buffalo Sabres, Canucks History, Devils History, Hockey History, New Jersey Devils, Sabres History, Vancouver Canucks

Today in Hockey History: Aug. 2

Matthew Zator | August 2, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Aug. 1 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Aug. 3 Aug. 2 was a big day for the Buffalo Sabres as they pulled off a big trade to…

Categories Archives, Blue Jackets History, Bruins History, Column, Hockey History, Hurricanes History, Sabres History

Today in Hockey History: July 27

Matthew Zator | July 27, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: July 26 Tomorrow in Hockey History: July 28 July 27 has not been a very newsworthy day in National Hockey League history. However, there was a…

Categories Archives, Blues History, Column, Flyers History, Hockey History, Red Wings History, Sabres History
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