Oilers Keeping a Close Eye on Larsson Jim Parsons | October 16, 2016 There is nothing worse than going into a hockey game without your full roster intact. Just ask the Edmonton Oilers who have been routinely among the NHL leaders in injuries…
Facing Off Podcast: Matthews Amazes, But Better Than McDavid? Larry Fisher | October 15, 2016 Facing Off is a weekly column debating five of hockey’s hottest topics each and every Monday. From current events like trades and hat tricks to bigger-picture stuff like scandals and expansion —…
Without Eichel Can Sabres Stay Afloat? John Christian Hageny | October 14, 2016 Yikes, not Eich! With just eight minutes remaining in one of its final tune-ups before the start of the regular season and a couple hours before the players were set…
Eichel Out Weeks, Quick Injury Update, Zetterberg and His Future & More News Steven DiOssi | October 13, 2016 Eichel Out Weeks With Ankle Injury Jack Eichel could be out for weeks, not days, as he recovers from a high-ankle sprain injury, Buffalo Sabres head coach Dan Bylsma confirmed…
McDavid vs. Matthews: Competition or No Contest? Marcy Di Michele | October 13, 2016 They played together on Team North America during the World Cup of Hockey. They bonded as teammates and friends. They are both two of the most anticipated young players in…
Sabres Have Options to Fill the Void Chad DeDominicis | October 13, 2016 Perhaps the worst possible scenario unfolded for the Buffalo Sabres in practice on Wednesday. Star center Jack Eichel went down with what appeared to be an apparent leg injury. The…
Eichel Suffers Ankle Injury, Gretzky Returns to Oilers, Bergeron to Miss Opener & More News Steven DiOssi | October 12, 2016 Eichel Out Indefinitely After Injury in Practice The Buffalo Sabres will be without two of the team’s top-six forwards to open the 2016-17 season. Jack Eichel suffered a high-ankle sprain…
5 Questions Facing the Buffalo Sabres in 2016-17 John Christian Hageny | October 11, 2016 The Buffalo Sabres have not sniffed the NHL post-season since 2010-11. Are the Stanley Cup Playoffs in the cards for the team in 2016-17? It is the number one question…
How They Were Built: 2016-17 Sabres Tim Olewniczak | September 30, 2016 After the chaotic rebuilding years, the Buffalo Sabres are heading down a path of continuous improvement. Buffalo’s 54-point campaign during the 2014-15 season was historically bad but it positioned the club in the…
Beyond The Blade Podcast: Ristolainen, Training Camp and Vegas Odds Chad DeDominicis | September 29, 2016 The Latest From the THW Podcast Channel In Episode 17 – Going Camping hosts Chad DeDominicis and Bill Schake discuss the latest from the Buffalo Sabres training camp. The duo starts with…
USA Hockey Has Bright Future Joseph Aleong | September 27, 2016 With Team USA’s disappointing performance in the World Cup of Hockey, many are questioning the direction of one of the world’s top hockey programs. Led by GM Dean Lombardi and…
Beyond The Blade Podcast: World Cup, Sabres Prospects & Predictions Chad DeDominicis | September 22, 2016 The Latest From the THW Podcast Channel In Episode 16 – Hockey Season hosts Chad DeDominicis and Bill Schake discuss the start of the hockey season with the exciting World Cup of…