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Buffalo Sabres’ Most Successful Olympians of All-Time

Ryan Womeldorf | February 14, 2026

The entire hockey world has shifted from individual leagues to the greatest global spectacle of them all: the Winter Olympics. For the first time since 2014, the NHL is sending…

Categories Buffalo Sabres, Hockey History, Olympics

Alexander Mogilny: The Great Russian Enigma

THW Archives | October 20, 2025

Of all the great players to dazzle the NHL, some of the finest and most controversial have emanated from Mother Russia. From Sergei Fedorov to Sergei Bobrovsky, Pavel Bure to Pavel…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, Player Profiles

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

The NHL’s Top 50 Russians of All-Time

Patrick Brown | September 15, 2025

The very first Russian-born and trained player to make it to the NHL was Victor Nechayev, whose marriage to an American woman allowed him entry into the USA. He played…

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

5 Must-Watch Maple Leafs Games in 2025-26

Corey Abbott | July 17, 2025

The 2025-26 regular-season schedule for the Toronto Maple Leafs was revealed on Wednesday, July 16. The team opens the campaign against the Montreal Canadiens on Oct. 8 at Scotiabank Arena,…

Categories Season Previews, Toronto Maple Leafs

Today in Hockey History: July 8

Matthew Zator | July 8, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: July 7 Tomorrow in Hockey History: July 9 This date, in 1995, proved to be a very eventful one with the National Hockey League’s annual Entry…

Categories Archives, Canucks History, Column, Hockey History, Islanders History, Maple Leafs History, Rangers History, Sabres History, Senators History

2025 Hockey Hall of Fame Class Announced

Jesse Courville-Lynch | June 24, 2025

On Tuesday (Jun. 24), the 2025 Hockey Hall of Fame class was announced, with six players being selected for the player category, and two being selected for the builders category.…

Categories NHL News

Today in Hockey History: May 4

Matthew Zator | May 4, 2025

Throughout the years, May 4 has provided more action in National Hockey League playoff history than a lightsaber duel in space. Multiple hat tricks, the crowning of a champion, and…

Categories Archives, Canucks History, Capitals History, Column, Flyers History, Hockey History, Predators History, Rangers History, Sabres History

Today in Hockey History: April 15

Matthew Zator | April 15, 2025

If you are a fan of hockey in Motown, then this is a very good date for you. One of the NHL’s most unique traditions began 69 years ago. One…

Categories Archives, Bruins History, Column, Flyers History, Hockey History, Jets History, Kings History, Oilers History, Red Wings History

Today in Hockey History: Feb. 24

Matthew Zator | February 24, 2025

Feb. 24 has been a big day for two of the National Hockey League’s “Original Six” franchises. In addition, the greatest of them all had two early-career memories where he…

Categories Archives, Blackhawks History, Column, Hockey History, Oilers History, Rangers History, Sabres History

Alexander Mogilny Once Again Gets Snubbed From Hockey Hall of Fame

Karine Hains | June 27, 2024

At 3:00 PM on June 25, the Hockey Hall of Fame (HHOF) announced its 2024 class of inductees and a few big names are still missing from the list for…

Categories Buffalo Sabres, Toronto Maple Leafs
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