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Sabres with 100-Point Seasons

Jeff Seide | June 7, 2021

Reaching the 100-point mark is a special feat for NHL players. It’s an outstanding offensive achievement that speaks to talent, consistency and determination. The century club has long been the…

Categories Sabres History

Top 5 Sabres in Franchise History

Jordan Jacklin | February 8, 2021

This won’t be controversial. Most NHL teams have produced an abductive of star players that have created legendary moments for the city. For the Buffalo Sabres during the 1993 playoffs,…

Categories Hockey History, Sabres History, Top 10 Lists

Former Sabres Captains Help Kick off Franchise’s 50th Season

The Canadian Press | October 5, 2019

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Floyd Smith still vividly remembers the ceremonial faceoff he took against Montreal Canadiens captain Jean Beliveau before the Buffalo Sabres’ first home game in franchise history.
“(Beliveau) let me win it,” Smith said with a laugh.
At…

Categories Buffalo Sabres

The Buffalo Sabres Franchise Four

Michael Gwizdala | August 20, 2015

The Franchise Four. The Mount Rushmore. Four players who tell the story of an organization. In this series I’ll be taking a look at the history of all 30 NHL…

Categories Buffalo Sabres, Hockey History, Sabres History, Top 10 Lists, Trending

The Buffalo Sabres Captain Is… Part II

John Ginder | September 25, 2014

The Buffalo Sabres entered the league in 1970 along with the Vancouver Canucks.  The first decade started out a bit rough as you would imagine for an expansion team, with…

Categories Buffalo Sabres, Hockey History

Buffalo Sabres History: Part I (1970-1981)

Tim Olewniczak | September 10, 2014

The 2013-2014 NHL season was a year in Buffalo Sabres history that both players and fans want to forget. It was a historically bad season for the franchise yet it…

Categories Buffalo Sabres, Hockey History

A Roulette Wheel, Lottery Balls & The Sabres Draft Fortunes

Joseph Vito DeLuca | February 6, 2014

Even though we are in the midst of an NHL season, fans of the Buffalo Sabres find themselves thinking more about lottery balls than hockey pucks. That’s because the team…

Categories Buffalo Sabres, NHL Entry Draft

Top 10 Buffalo Sabres Draft Picks

Caitlin Campbell | June 20, 2012

With the draft just days away, everyone is hoping to discover the next star.  Let’s take a look back at the best Sabres draft picks of all time. 10. Taro…

Categories Buffalo Sabres, Hockey History, Top 10 Lists, Trades Contracts and Transactions

Draft Schmaft – The Maple Leafs First Round Draft 1968-70: Part II Selwood and Sittler

Mark Ascione | May 15, 2011

In the spring of 1968, the defending Stanley Cup champion Toronto Maple Leafs failed to make the playoffs. While many players remained from the championship team, some key players such…

Categories Hockey History, Philadelphia Flyers, Toronto Maple Leafs
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