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Today in Hockey History: Dec. 9

Today in Hockey History: Dec. 9

December 9th, 2020 This has been a very busy date in the history of the National Hockey League. The theme of the day was expansion, leading scorers, historic firsts and the number 100. Let’s strap into our frozen way back machine and take a look back at all the history Dec. 9 has to offer us. Major Expansion Announced On Dec. 9, 1989, the NHL...
Today in Hockey History: July 26

Today in Hockey History: July 26

July 26th, 2020 One of the greatest defensemen of all-time changed addresses after 17 seasons in his original home. Plus, one of the best returns on a dollar called it a career and talent group of players are celebrating birthdays. Big Bird Heads West Larry Robinson and the Los Angeles Kings made headlines twice on this date. First, on July 26,...
The French Connection

The French Connection

June 29th, 2020 The ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle lived well before hockey ever existed, but his quote, “The whole is greater than the sum of its parts” certainly applies to the Buffalo Sabres’ French Connection. The famous Sabres line, comprised of Gilbert Perreault, Richard Martin and Rene Robert was a point-producing, highlight-making...
Buffalo Sabres' 50-Goal Scorers

Buffalo Sabres' 50-Goal Scorers

February 10th, 2020 The statistical milestone of 50 goals scored in an NHL season has been an elusive and formidable target. Those who have reached the plateau join an elite club. And while there’s a little bit of magic to the number 50, some players have risen above that to even higher levels. They’ve smashed through the 60, 70, 80 and even 90-goal...
Hockey Hall of Fame Debates: Rick Martin

Hockey Hall of Fame Debates: Rick Martin

October 16th, 2017 Injuries are a part of life, and most certainly a part of sports. There is no doubt that if Buffalo Sabres fabled sniper Rick Martin had not sustained a career-ending injury he would have been inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame long ago. Martin would likely have played at least five more years in the NHL. He also would have easily...
Concussions: This is Your Brain on Hockey

Concussions: This is Your Brain on Hockey

December 3rd, 2015 This is a reposting of an original post that appeared on one of our satellite sites a while back. With the new film Concussion due to be released soon we feel this deserves another push. Overtime is our home of Long Form journalism on all things hockey & culture. We are now porting over many of our best posts from the old site as...
The Buffalo Sabres Franchise Four

The Buffalo Sabres Franchise Four

August 20th, 2015 The Franchise Four. The Mount Rushmore. Four players who tell the story of an organization. In this series I'll be taking a look at the history of all 30 NHL squads. For criteria, I'm choosing one forward, defenceman, goaltender and a wild card from any position. Since 1970 the Buffalo Sabres have roamed the ice in Western New...
Top 10 Buffalo Sabres Draft Picks

Top 10 Buffalo Sabres Draft Picks

June 20th, 2012 With the draft just days away, everyone is hoping to discover the next star.  Let's take a look back at the best Sabres draft picks of all time. 10. Taro Tsujimoto Imagine watching the draft and hearing the GM of your favorite team call out the name of a player that you not only had never heard of, but later discovered that he...
Rick Martin: Sabres Lose a Legend

Rick Martin: Sabres Lose a Legend

March 14th, 2011 It seems like eons ago since new Buffalo Sabres owner Terry Pegula walked out to center ice and was greeted by the greatest line in Sabres history. In reality it was a mere three weeks. For the first time since 1979 the trio of Gilbert Perrault, Rene Robert and Rick Martin skated together in Buffalo, making their way to center ice to...

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