Posts About "Chris Drury"
Worst Colorado Avalanche Trades
July 19th, 2020 The Colorado Avalanche used to be known for a lot of things. Championship caliber hockey, fierce competition and, of course, a front office that could pull off some of the best and most unlikely trades possible. Acquiring the likes of Patrick Roy, Claude Lemieux, Rob Blake, Ray Bourque and others to help the Avalanche win their two...
Sabres Slay Rangers in OT - Reliving the May 4, 2007 Classic
March 27th, 2020 Indelible: "not able to be forgotten or removed." Not many moments in one's life can be described as indelible. The first and last day of school, your wedding and maybe the births of your children would qualify. For elements as relatively meaningless as sports, it takes something truly special to never be forgotten. For Buffalo...
Buffalo Sabres Most Memorable Goals
May 11th, 2018 The Buffalo Sabres have scored over 12,600 goals since entering the NHL in 1970. But there are some goals that are so etched into franchise history that they stand out above all the others. Compiled here are the best of the best. Note: They are not ranked in any particular order of importance. Brad May's Overtime Series-Clinching...
Lindgren Looking to Make Jump to Rangers
March 22nd, 2018 To anyone who has not followed the New York Rangers closely this season (or is living under a rock), a quick glance at their current roster might be awfully confusing. If not to specifically question where familiar faces like Rick Nash, Michael Grabner, and Ryan McDonagh have gone—all off to participate in runs at Lord Stanley’s...
Drury and Briere: What Might Have Been
December 1st, 2017 In the first season following the 2004-05 lockout, the on-ice product in the NHL had shifted drastically. Gone were the days of the "clutch and grab" that allowed slow, lumbering defensemen to drape themselves on smallish, skill-players. The league experienced a renaissance of sorts, dubbed the "New NHL". Whether it was unprecedented...
Reliving Drury’s Magic Touch
May 5th, 2017 Flash back to the evening of May 4, 2007, in Buffalo. Time was winding down in the third period of Game 5 of the best-of-seven Eastern Conference Semifinals between the Sabres and New York Rangers. Though outplaying the Rangers for most of the game, the Sabres were down 1-0 with 12.8 seconds left in regulation. Chris Drury and Michael...
Sabres Hitting the Reset Button Again
April 22nd, 2017 As time ticked down towards an announcement, most fans had already packed Dan Bylsma's bags but the collateral damage in the aftermath was quite unsettling. https://twitter.com/BuffaloSabres/status/855062550215577600 This tweet sent shockwaves around the National Hockey League and felt like a Muhammed Ali right hook to the temple...
Celebrating the 2006-07 Sabres
December 12th, 2016 If you're a Buffalo Sabres fan, things are looking up. Jack Eichel is proving that he has what it takes to be the team's franchise player. Rasmus Ristolainen is emerging as a Norris Trophy-caliber defenseman. Forwards such as Sam Reinhart, Ryan O'Reilly, and Kyle Okposo are also consistently producing. The team has what it takes to...
2006-07 Sabres: Where Are They Now?
October 22nd, 2016 The 2016-17 NHL season marks the 10-year anniversary of the Buffalo Sabres' Presidents' Trophy season. After a strong showing in the 2005-06 playoffs, the Sabres had a lot of momentum heading into the 2006-07 season. Under the leadership of former co-captains Chris Drury and Daniel Briere, Buffalo put up an impressive 53-22-7...
Chris Drury Named Assistant GM of Rangers
September 2nd, 2016 The New York Rangers have promoted former NHL player Chris Drury to assistant general manager, the team announced on Friday. OFFICIAL: #NYR have promoted Chris Drury to Assistant General Manager. Press Release: https://t.co/bsG4hm0vTVpic.twitter.com/iKa1X98LDc — New York Rangers (@NYRangers) September 2, 2016 Drury, 40, is now...
Buffalo Sabres Playoffs: Top 5 Overtime Goals
April 27th, 2016 Playoff overtime winning goals are some of the most exciting and heartbreaking times for hockey fans. I still remember some overtime goals like they were yesterday. I remember where I was, who I was with and the reaction. For Buffalo Sabres fans there’s been a lot of heartbreak through the organization's history, but there’s also...
Hockey News: Ryan Pilon Leaves Wheat Kings; Tyler Johnson Recovers From Injury
September 5th, 2015 Big news came out of junior hockey yesterday. This headlines our hockey news for the weekend of Sept. 5, 2015. Ryan Pilon has decided to call it quits with the sport of hockey. The Islanders traded back into the fifth round to draft Pilon. https://twitter.com/HabsChronicle/status/640031820839563264 The Lightning's Tyler...
Rewriting Sabres History Part III: July 1st, 2007
November 6th, 2014 The Buffalo Sabres were coming off two Eastern Conference Finals appearances and a President's Trophy. The Sabres were on top of the hockey world after the lockout. In a few hours on a summer afternoon, the direction of the franchise completely changed. July 1st, 2007 is a day that gives Sabres fans nausea. The Sabres were...
