Posts About "Danny Briere"
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...
Sabres All-Time Best Trade Deadline Deals
February 7th, 2017 The trade deadline is always a hectic event for teams around the National Hockey League. Bottom dwellers look to move veterans on expiring contracts. Stanley Cup-contending teams look to trade mid-round draft picks in exchange for these players to gear up for a strong playoff run. For some teams, the deadline marks the transition from...
Nurse Out 3 Months, NWHL Departure & More News
December 12th, 2016 Edmonton defender Darnell Nurse is going to miss up to 12 weeks of play after undergoing surgery to repair ankle ligament and bone damage. He hasn't skated since suffering the injury on Dec. 1 in a win over the Winnipeg Jets. After some struggles in his rookie campaign, Nurse got off to a strong start this season and was providing...
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...
The Myth of the Canadiens Hometown Discount
August 7th, 2016 It’s time to come to the realization that playing for the Montreal Canadiens doesn’t hold the luster it used to. https://twitter.com/JohnLuTSNMtl/status/748965009590521856?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw The Case of David Perron The above statement isn’t just in regard to everyday NHL players, but Quebec natives as well, many of whom grew...