Sabres’ O’Reilly Deserves Respect, Not Accusations Jeff Seide | April 16, 2018 As if the stench of losing wasn’t bad enough for fans of the Buffalo Sabres. Earlier in the season, one of their beat writers suggested a stealth tank. And now,…
Botterill Slams Door on Sabres’ Season – Now What? Jeff Seide | April 13, 2018 There were moments when Buffalo Sabres general manager Jason Botterill’s frustration was palpable. At times, steam could almost be seen emanating from his ears and nose. He often bit his…
Sabres Find Their Captain on Clean Out Day Jeff Seide | April 10, 2018 On Monday in downtown Buffalo, the Sabres conducted their usual exit interviews during locker clean out day. Players spoke about playing harder next year, being more mentally prepared, being committed,…
Sabres Season Summed up in 3 Words Jeff Seide | March 25, 2018 “It’s almost embarrassing.” That’s exactly what Ryan O’Reilly – one of three members of the Buffalo Sabres’ leadership group – had to say about their 3-0 shutout loss to the…
Sabres’ Housley Rips Team After Loss Jeff Seide | March 22, 2018 Buffalo Sabres head coach Phil Housley doesn’t exactly have the fiery intensity or snarling bite of John Tortorella. He doesn’t bark or snap at members of the media. At times…
The Sabres Have No Quick Fixes Jeff Seide | February 27, 2018 Buffalo Sabres fans need to face the truth. On one hand, they complain about how bad the team is – which they are – with a 19-33-11 record. On the…
Should Housley Be on the Hot Seat? Jeff Seide | February 20, 2018 Lately, some media and fans in Buffalo have taken to social media, calling for rookie head coach Phil Housley’s head. In particular, there was one article that inappropriately went hard…
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…
Eichel Injury: As Much Heart as It Is Ankle Jeff Seide | February 12, 2018 It’s not as if losing Jack Eichel to a high-ankle sprain is the reason the Sabres will miss the playoffs this season. Mired in the bottom of the league standings,…
Wanted: Phil Housley Clone Matt Karas | February 9, 2018 The 2017-18 Buffalo Sabres season has been an unbridled disaster. On Tuesday night, the boys in blue & gold dropped their fourth straight home game to the Anaheim Ducks. The…
C.J. Smith is Knocking on the Sabres Door Matt Karas | February 3, 2018 Taylor Leier, Pat Cannone, Charles Hudon, Jakub Markstrom, Brandon Pirri, Ryan Hamilton. What do these men have in common? They’re all fringe players who’ve achieved limited (to no) success in…
Off the Crossbar: Sabres Poised to Win It All This Year Jeff Seide | January 27, 2018 Ooh, aah, Sabres on the warpath! The win switch has been flipped. The compete level has been cranked to eleven. They’ve found their game faces. Since getting shellacked, 7-1 by…