Girgensons Finds Spark with Eichel
The roots of the legend of Zemgus Girgensons stretch beyond the Atlantic Ocean, past the mountains of Western Europe and reach deep into the soil of his native Eastern European land. The ‘Latvian...
View ArticleLehner’s Return Has Sabres on the Rise
Managing expectations has been an important part of the growth for the young Buffalo Sabres. Despite their poor record, Buffalo’s special teams have been at the top of the league, with the power play...
View ArticleSabres Haunted by Lack of Depth
Buffalo Sabres head coach Dan Bylsma must feel like the showpiece of a traveling circus, with all of the juggling he’s had to do this season. Perpetual injuries have handcuffed the bench boss, whose...
View ArticleJack Eichel’s Case for the Calder
With the NHL season heading into its last quarter, and teams jockeying for position – both in the playoff hunt and in draft lottery – the conversation regarding player awards hasn’t exactly hit its...
View ArticleRyan O’Reilly’s Injured Foot Leaves Big Shoes to Fill
The Buffalo Sabres were dealt a mighty blow on February 21, when it was announced that star center Ryan O’Reilly would miss three to four weeks with a lower-body injury. Already suffering from a lack...
View ArticleSabres Continue Solid Asset Management with Jamie McGinn Trade
With his usual flair for the dramatic, Buffalo Sabres general manager Tim Murray pulled off an 11th-hour trade deadline deal, unloading one of the unrestricted free agents on the roster: power forward...
View ArticleSabres Must Get Zemgus Girgensons Extension Right
The Buffalo Sabres won’t make the playoffs this season, but there’s no denying that they are a team on the upswing. General manager Tim Murray was hired in January of 2014 and it didn’t take long for...
View ArticleSteady and dependable, Cal O’Reilly helping steer youthful Sabres
For a young team like the Buffalo Sabres, experience and leadership come at a premium. Since Ryan O’Reilly was acquired from Colorado in a draft-day trade last season, his leadership hasn’t been...
View ArticleEichel and Rienhart reminiscent of another Sabres rookie duo
There was a wide range of expectations for the Buffalo Sabres as they approached the 2015-16 season. Many of those expectations were linked to the acquisition of Jack Eichel, the second overall pick in...
View ArticleA look to the future as the Sabres’ season comes to a close
With the passing of the trade deadline, things have been relatively quiet for the Buffalo Sabres. With only one deadline day deal, in which the team gained another draft pick but no players, there...
View ArticleComeback kids Larsson and Eichel lead Sabres
The wind has picked up on the shores of Lake Erie recently, and there is some speculation that the breeze is just Sabres’ fans breathing a collective sigh of relief. With only eight games left in the...
View ArticleIs Casey Nelson the cure for the Sabres’ defensive ails?
With Buffalo’s hot-and-cold season, one of the brightest storylines has been the success of their young players. Sam Reinhart and Jack Eichel remain in the list of top-scoring rookies. Rasmus...
View Article3 outstanding candidates for Sabres’ MVP
The Buffalo Sabres are wrapping up their season with the opportunity to play spoiler for several teams who are on the cusp of elimination. While the Sabres haven’t had a lot to celebrate this season,...
View ArticlePredicting who the Sabres would protect in expansion draft
One of the most exciting things to have occurred in the NHL in recent weeks is the announcement that the league will likely be expanding into at least one city, with the possibility of a second. The...
View ArticleSabres’ season of rebuilding produced many highlights
The 2015-16 season has come to an end for the Buffalo Sabres. Though some fans find themselves disappointed in the team’s overall performance, the Sabres experienced quite an improvement from their...
View ArticleSabres have more to gain by letting Foligno go
With the Stanley Cup playoffs under way, most of the NHL’s fans are focused on the best tournament in sports. Half of the league, though, has headed to the offseason, and the Buffalo Sabres are on the...
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