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Today in Hockey History: July 22

Matthew Zator | July 22, 2022

This date in National Hockey League history has not been the most eventful by any means, but it has still provided some interesting tidbits. One veteran player got traded twice…

Maple Leafs-Sabres Rivalry Is NHL’s Most Underrated

Matthew Morris | March 3, 2022

Though it’s far from the National Hockey League’s premier rivalry, there’s still quite a bit of hockey history between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Buffalo Sabres, and it’s easy…

Rasmus Dahlin’s Journey From The Dog House to All-Star

Jacob D. Strozyk | February 8, 2022

Developing as a young defenseman in the NHL is a difficult enough task, but factor in that Rasmus Dahlin has only played for the Buffalo Sabres, and the task is…

All-Time Minnesota Born Lineup

Justin Walters | April 8, 2021

The state of hockey has had some terrific hockey players born and raised within. From Hall of Fame players to one’s who got to play for their home state teams,…

Kings’ All-Time Best & Worst Trade Deadline Deals

Quinn McLellan | April 7, 2021

The 2021 NHL Trade Deadline on April 12 at 3 p.m. ET is quickly approaching. There’s usually a frenzy of deals, as teams in playoff contention look to acquire players…

7 Sabres Who Should Have Their Number Retired

Nick Richardson | November 15, 2020

The Vancouver Canucks are back in the playoff hunt thanks to a new coach in Bruce Boudreau and a rejuvenated Elias Pettersson, Brock Boeser and Bo Horvat. Quinn Hughes has…

Will Sabres’ Scorching Start to 2019-20 Last?

Ryan Szporer | October 23, 2019

Being atop the NHL shouldn’t be a surprise for the 7-1-1 Buffalo Sabres or their fans. Unfortunately, based on recent history, what would be truly shocking is if they managed…

Panthers Fire Boughner, Sabres Fire Housley

Brandon Share-Cohen | April 7, 2019

The first day after the conclusion of the NHL regular season is always a rough one for coaches of teams that didn’t qualify for postseason contention. While some are able…

Sabres Can’t Buy a Goal

Jeff Seide | March 26, 2019

After the game in the locker room, Jack Eichel sat in his stall, pads and skates still on, sweat still dripping down his neck. He stared straight ahead but his…

Phil Housley’s Seat Is Red Hot

Jeff Seide | March 15, 2019

The Buffalo Sabres’ post-game answers have become as cliché as they get. The excuses flow faster than outlet passes from their zone. The blank stares match their scoreboard total. There’s…

Sabres Need More Than a Fired up Bogosian

Jeff Seide | February 18, 2019

Two days after Buffalo Sabres head coach Phil Housley called his team soft, following a 6-2 drubbing at the hands of the New York Rangers, they had a chance to…

Housley Calls Out Sabres as Soft

Jeff Seide | February 16, 2019

This season was supposed to be different. From the top to bottom, from Buffalo Sabres general manager Jason Botterill to Zemgus Girgensons and everywhere in between, this season was all…

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