Lineups & Lukewarm Beliefs – The Upcoming Season for the Buffalo Sabres Aryssah Stankevitsch | January 18, 2013 A third season in a row without a playoff birth—so close, three points behind Ottawa, finishing ninth in the East with 89 points. A disappointing end to 2011-2012. In a…
How Long Will Derek Roy Remain A Dallas Star? Andrew Monrreal | December 26, 2012 Derek Roy’s expiring contract could lead to a premature end to his days with the Dallas Stars.
Buffalo Sabres Off-Season Grade: B Colin Pineau | November 29, 2012 After a disappointing 2011-12 season, the Buffalo Sabres went into the off-season with some pressing needs. General Manager Darcy Regier addressed those needs through the draft, free agency, and trading. The Draft…
How Milan Lucic Changed the Buffalo Sabres Ian C McLaren | September 10, 2012 In George Eliot’s novel, Adam Bede, Arthur, an Oxford boxer, says the following of his counterpart Adam (described as a ‘big fellow’): I could hit out better than most men at Oxford,…
All Bets Are Off: The Five Most Overrated NHL Teams Walter McLaughlin | September 3, 2012 Success and failure are greatly overrated. But failure gives you a whole lot more to talk about— Hildegard Knef Hope springs eternal. When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. No…
Do The Sabres Need To Make Another Move? Eric Roberts | August 23, 2012 It is that time of year, a time every hockey fan dreads. It feels as if last season was years ago, and next season seems just as far away. Sabres…
If No Doan or Ryan,The Sabres Should Go After Jason Arnott Eric Roberts | August 1, 2012 Over the past few weeks it has been crystal clear who the Buffalo Sabres and their fans want in Buffalo next season, someone with the last name Ryan or Doan.…
Dallas Stars Still All-In Despite Derek Roy’s Shoulder Surgery Derek Neumeier | July 13, 2012 On Wednesday afternoon the story broke that Dallas Stars center Derek Roy, acquired last week from the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for Steve Ott and Adam Pardy, underwent shoulder surgery. Roy…
How The Sabres’ Delay On Trading Roy Paid Off Caitlin Campbell | July 11, 2012 After a dismal season for the Sabres and Derek Roy, it became apparent his time in Buffalo was nearing an end. After an ugly year end interview it became a matter…
Sabres Trade Roy, Add Grit Caitlin Campbell | July 4, 2012 Last Free Agency period, the Buffalo Sabres had just been bought by Terry Pegula, who vowed to change the team. The led to the Sabres’ acquisition of Ville Leino and…
Sabres Trade Derek Roy And Bring In Agitator, Steve Ott Eric Roberts | July 3, 2012 The Sabres came out swinging during day two of the NHL free agency, when they traded Derek Roy to the Dallas Stars in return for Steve Ott and Adam Pardy.…
Stars Answer Old Questions, But Create New Ones, By Trading Ott For Roy Derek Neumeier | July 2, 2012 On Monday afternoon the Dallas Stars and Buffalo Sabres made one of the biggest trades of the offseason thus far, with Stars forward Steve Ott and defenceman Adam Pardy being…