Off the Crossbar: Mittelstadt’s Debut Makes Sabres Cup Contenders This Year Jeff Seide | March 29, 2018 Casey Mittelstadt will make his NHL debut tonight as the Buffalo Sabres play host to the Detroit Red Wings. In case you’re living under a rock or not connected to…
Off the Crossbar: Trade Deadline – Ways to Pass the Time Jeff Seide | February 25, 2018 The NHL trade deadline brings with it the excitement of blockbuster deals that can re-shape a team and add the final piece to push a team over the hump, in…
Off the Crossbar: Sabres Players Praying They Get Traded Jeff Seide | February 21, 2018 As the trade deadline approaches, just a handful of days away, most Buffalo Sabres are desperately hoping to get a call from their agent to pack their gear. On-edge players…
Off the Crossbar: Sabres Better off Without Eichel Jeff Seide | February 15, 2018 It’s becoming abundantly clear that Jack Eichel has been holding this team back. When Eichel dropped to the ice, grabbing his leg in pain last Saturday night in a game…
Off the Crossbar: Sabres Need George Costanza Jeff Seide | November 30, 2017 The losses keep piling up for the Sabres. After 25 games, Buffalo is officially tied for dead last in the league with a record of 6-15-4. The team is in the express…
Off the Crossbar: Isles & Sabres Petition to Decline Power Plays Jeff Seide | October 24, 2017 Drastic times call for drastic measures. The Buffalo Sabres and New York Islanders power play units are so inept this year that general managers Jason Botterill and Garth Snow have…
Off the Crossbar: Matthews Already Experiencing Sophomore Slump Jeff Seide | October 7, 2017 The Toronto Maple Leafs clobbered the Winnipeg Jets, 7-2, in their season opener Wednesday night. Of most importance was Auston Matthews’ lackluster play. He only contributed a mere goal and…
Off the Crossbar: Jaromir Jagr, The Most Interesting Man in the World Jeff Seide | September 12, 2017 Some critics see him as a 45-year-old washed-up winger that would only be taking a roster spot from a potential up-and-coming talent. Others see a mulleted, ageless wonderboy, capable of…
Off the Crossbar: Vegas Lingo Translated for Rookie Hockey Fans Jeff Seide | September 11, 2017 By adding the Vegas Golden Knights as its 31st franchise, the National Hockey League isn’t just bringing the excitement of an internationally renown resort city; it’s also bringing a whole…
Off the Crossbar: NBC’s ‘Rivalry Night’ Becomes Just ‘Night’ Jeff Seide | August 11, 2017 With a robust broadcast schedule of almost 100 regular-season games, NBC Sports is committed to covering the NHL in 2017-18. And according to their schedule of 28 Wednesday ‘Rivalry Night’…
Off the Crossbar: Coyotes Psyched for Another Mediocre Year Jeff Seide | July 13, 2017 After a flurry of moves this summer, the Arizona Coyotes are all set to be an inconsequential team in the NHL for yet another year. “Our roster is just about…
Off the Crossbar: Jagr Seeks Multi-Decade Contract Jeff Seide | July 9, 2017 With 23 NHL seasons under his belt, Jaromir Jagr, the ageless wonder, has no plan for retirement or to even slow down. “I’m just getting started,” said the oldest player…