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Buffalo Sabres: Time for a Call-Up?

Anthony Sciandra | December 20, 2018

Despite their current record, the Buffalo Sabres’ middle-six forward lines are in desperate need of a spark. While the top line of Jack Eichel, Jeff Skinner and Sam Reinhart have…

Sabres Prospects in Rochester Ready for Call-Ups

Anthony Sciandra | November 6, 2018

Following a first-round exit from the Calder Cup playoffs last season, the Rochester Americans are off to a hot start in 2018-19. With a healthy mix of rookie talent and…

Last Chance for Several Young Sabres

Anthony Sciandra | July 19, 2018

As he promised at the 2017-18 end of season press conference, Jason Botterill has shaken up the core of the Buffalo Sabres’ roster. With a new cast of characters, there…

Sabres Hoping College Kids are the Trick

Austin Broad | May 21, 2018

Jason Botterill, a former Michigan Wolverine, is a big proponent of the college route in terms of player development. This was evident when he was an assistant GM in Pittsburgh,…

Buffalo Sabres Promising Prospect Pipeline

Jeff Seide | March 17, 2018

Hope is on the horizon. The Sabres have a number of exciting players that are already in their system. There is a definite group of players ready for NHL play.…

C.J. Smith is Knocking on the Sabres Door

Matt Karas | February 3, 2018

Taylor Leier, Pat Cannone, Charles Hudon, Jakub Markstrom, Brandon Pirri, Ryan Hamilton. What do these men have in common? They’re all fringe players who’ve achieved limited (to no) success in…

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