The Buffalo Sabres surprised the Colorado Avalanche with great goalie play and a solid offense on Sunday afternoon. The result was an impressive 4-0 home win over a Western Conference opponent who entered the game with a 6-1 record. The Sabres player of the game was Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen. The young goalie, in just his third
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Just prior to the new season, the Buffalo Sabres doled out an 8-year, $11 million annual average value (AAV) contract to star defenseman Rasmus Dahlin, as well as a seven-year, $8.35 million AAV contract to fellow defenseman Owen Power. While the duo obviously have an astronomical ceiling — Dahlin is widely regarded as a top-10
So far, the 2023-24 season has not gone how the Buffalo Sabres have wanted as they sit with a 0-2-0 record and have shown some glaring issues that need to be addressed sooner than later. The offense has struggled to put points up on the board, but the team also has had some huge defensive
The first game of the 2023-24 season is not one the Buffalo Sabres will remember with pride. The team struggled in their season-opener against the New York Rangers, losing on home ice 5-1. Given the team’s high aspirations for the season, it was not an auspicious beginning for this young group. Although the Sabres showcased
The Buffalo Sabres had an impressive season last year. The team narrowly missed out on a playoff spot by one point, falling just behind the Florida Panthers. Now, the organization is determined to put an end to its 12-season playoff drought. From both the inside and outside, you have to believe the Sabres can make
Every year, as the leaves turn brown and the days get cooler, the major sources for hockey news begin to churn out their projections for the new NHL campaign. It’s prediction season in the hockey world. The Buffalo Sabres came up just one point shy of making the playoffs in 2022-23, so do the experts
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
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.
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