The NHL has evolved considerably over the years, and so has its style of play. The game of hockey that you watch today is vastly different than what your father saw growing up. Gone are the days of rugged grit and physicality, and in their place have come skill and finesse. Given that, a lot
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In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Buffalo Sabres have reportedly reached out to Patrick Kane about signing with the team. The Colorado Avalanche kicked tires on Mikael Backlund before making other moves. The Vancouver Canucks made their trade and as such, are holding onto Tyler Myers. The Calgary Flames have released a statement regarding Oliver
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Buffalo Sabres and Rasmus Dahlin were said to be close to a new deal, but there might be a snag. Where are the Ottawa Senators at with Shane Pinto? Are the Colorado Avalanche looking around the trade market for a goaltender? Finally, the Winnipeg Jets are sidelining talks with
It’s no secret that the Buffalo Sabres’ defense, albeit improved, is a weak spot on the roster. Past the big two of Rasmus Dahlin and Owen Power, the depth is shaky, especially if players like Mattias Samuelsson don’t rebound after a tough season. Given that the Sabres will likely be fighting for a playoff spot
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Buffalo Sabres are brushing off rumors that the Jake Sanderson deal in Ottawa is going to greatly affect their negotiations with Owen Power and Rasmus Dahlin. Meanwhile, are the Edmonton Oilers likely to trade their first-round pick in 2024? Will Nick Robertson have much of an impact on the
In today’s NHL news and rumors rundown, the Ottawa Senators have locked defenseman Jake Sanderson into a huge new contract after only 77 NHL games. Why did they choose to take such a risk on a young, but talented star? Meanwhile, word out of Buffalo is that the Sabres are about to sign blueliner Rasmus
With the 2023-24 season right around the corner, expectations for the Buffalo Sabres are pretty high, as they should be. In 2022-23, the Sabres finished just one point shy of a playoff spot, so making the postseason is the natural next step for a young, still-developing team that played 82 meaningful games a season ago.
The Buffalo Sabres have a lot of young talent still running rampant on their roster, and with so many of them having breakout years in 2022-23, there are a number of candidates to do so this season. With the offense being their bread and butter, there are bound to be a few forwards that put
*this was updated ahead of the 2023-24 season Having the “C” stitched onto a jersey has been a tradition in hockey for over a century. Arguably the biggest honor a team can bestow upon a player, the NHL has had many iconic captains over the years from Wayne Gretzky and Mario Lemieux to Scott Niedermayer
Going into this season, a lot of eyes will be on the Buffalo Sabres’ goaltending and defense. As the offense has proven that they can reliably put the puck in the back of the net, the focus now shifts to keeping the puck out of their own net. A massive part of this equation will
Last week, we looked at the Metropolitan Division and how the eight teams stack up against each other after completing most of their offseason work. This week, we’ll finish the other half of the Eastern Conference by reviewing the Atlantic Division. Atlantic teams were among the busiest in the NHL this summer, and it could
The 2023-24 season is already bound to be full of intrigue for the Buffalo Sabres. After narrowly missing the playoffs last season and with a very talented young roster on the rise, they will be looking to not only return to postseason play but to continue to make a name for themselves in the process.
Since being removed from the fourth line while under the poor management of former coach Ralph Krueger, Jeff Skinner has been one of the Buffalo Sabres’ best forwards. This past season he proved it once again by putting up some career numbers, and there is no reason to think he cannot replicate that success in
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Carolina Hurricanes are working on a Sebastian Aho contract, while struggling to get anywhere close on a few other players. Meanwhile, the Toronto Maple Leafs have hired new assistant coaches. Is anyone a candidate to take over for Sheldon Keefe? The Arizona Coyotes are the favorites to acquire Matt
Everyone knew it was going to happen, and it did. With the Tampa Bay Lightning up against the salary cap for the 2023-24 season, they were once again forced to let important players go that were integral parts of their recent playoff success, including winning two Stanley Cups. Related: 2023 NHL Free Agency Tracker Make
Last week, I wrote the first two pieces of my free-agent signing prediction series, focusing on the Metropolitan Division and the Central Division. In this latest edition of the series, I will be discussing the deep Atlantic Division. Boston Bruins: Milan Lucic One has to wonder if the Boston Bruins and Milan Lucic will reunite
In this edition of Buffalo Sabres News & Rumors, I’ll review what I believe might happen during the offseason as the team looks to take advantage of its offensive prowess and its young emerging lineup. The upcoming regular season is one of optimism. What moves might the team make? How can it best take advantage
The Buffalo Sabres got a bit of work done a couple of weeks before free agency opens by bringing back one of their long-time players, Zemgus Girgensons. The team re-signed him to a one-year deal at a cap hit of $2.5 million, taking him to 2024, where he will be an unrestricted free agent. He
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