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Sabres Defense Drawing Mixed Reviews
October 15th, 2018 Through five games this season, the Buffalo Sabres are a noticeably improved squad. Following an offseason that saw the team go through a significant roster overhaul, the new-look lineup is off to a good start. Of course, there is still room for improvement and with so many new faces, it will take time for the team to begin firing on all...
State of the Sabres: Opening Night Roster
October 4th, 2018 Well hockey fans, the time has finally come. After watching the Washington Capitals climb to the top of the National Hockey League mountain just three-and-a-half months ago, the slate for all 31 teams has again been wiped away clean. An entry draft, free-agent frenzy, rookie development camps, prospects tournaments, training camps and...
Juuso Riikola: A Sleeper for the Calder Trophy?
October 3rd, 2018 Perhaps the biggest bright spot coming out of training camp for the Pittsburgh Penguins was the emergence of Finnish-born defenseman Juuso Riikola. Riikola, who signed a one-year contract with the Penguins back in May, posted two goals and two assists in six preseason games, along with a plus-4 rating. On Oct. 1, it was confirmed...
5 Early Calder Trophy Candidates
October 3rd, 2018 As the NHL grows younger, the Calder Trophy race gets tighter each season, and the 2018-19 campaign won’t be any different with a handful of rookies ready to make noise. Five rookies from four different countries highlight the immediate field of contenders, each with his own skill set and expectations as all but one prepare for...
Buffalo Sabres Prospect Pyramid
September 27th, 2018 As the availability of hockey news and statistics continues to grow, fans have been able to track the progress of their team's top prospects more efficiently. As a result, writers across the league release hundreds of numerical prospect rankings every year. While these articles tend to inspire healthy discussion, they don't necessarily...
Sabres Player Point Projections 2018-19
September 14th, 2018 As the Buffalo Sabres' revamped core has taken shape this summer, fans have begun to discuss what constitutes as a realistic benchmark in terms of offensive production for the team's top players. It's no secret that Jason Botterill has worked tirelessly to put his stamp on a roster that vastly underperformed last season. With the...
