If you would have asked Sabres fans before the season started who would lead the team in points by year’s end, very few, if any, would have answered with Tage Thompson. Yet, when the dust settled on one of the more interesting campaigns in recent Sabres history, Thompson was left standing with not only the
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While it’s true that the Toronto Maple Leafs need to focus on finally finding a way to break through the First Round, with the hope of extending this run all the way to the league’s peak, it’s relevant to reflect on the teams they’ll get to avoid along the way. Ironically, the organizations they would
The Buffalo Sabres’ 2021-22 season ended as it has in each of the past 11 campaigns: on the outside looking in. Although in doing so, the team set an NHL record for the longest postseason drought, it was an encouraging year for the Sabres. The team displayed marked improvement since 2020-21 and could be ready
The “Battle of the QEW” (Queen Elizabeth Way, a highway that connects Toronto and Buffalo) is in the books for the 2021-22 NHL season, and the results might surprise some. Tage Thompson and Jeff Skinner led the way in a 5-2 Buffalo Sabres victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday at ScotiaBank Arena. The
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the New York Rangers likely won’t bring back Vitali Kravtsov even though his KHL season is over. Meanwhile, the Montreal Canadiens got bad news as two players are being shut down for the rest of the season. The Buffalo Sabres might be willing to trade one of their first-round draft
In this edition of “NHL Talk,” these are the top hockey stories with quotes from players, coaches, managers, and more. Check Tom Pepper’s profile every day for a new edition of the “NHL Talk” column. Sabres’ Power to Make NHL Debut in Hometown Buffalo Sabres defensive prospect Owen Power will make his NHL debut at the Toronto
In this edition of NHL Talk, here are the top storylines with quotes from players, coaches, managers, and more. Listen to The Hockey Writers Podcast on iHeartRadio and wherever you listen to podcasts, every weekday (Monday to Friday), for THW contributors discussing the hottest topics around the NHL and hockey world. Click here to follow The Hockey Writers Podcast on your favourite audio
In this edition of NHL Talk, here are the top storylines with quotes from players, coaches, managers, and more. Listen to The Hockey Writers Podcast on iHeartRadio and wherever you listen to podcasts, every weekday (Monday to Friday), for THW contributors discussing the hottest topics around the NHL and hockey world. Click here to follow The Hockey Writers Podcast on your favourite audio
The daily “NHL Talk” column is your go-to for quotes from the top storylines in the NHL. Listen to THW contributors talk hockey every weekday on The Hockey Writers Podcast, available on iHeartRadio and wherever you listen to podcasts. In this edition of NHL Talk, these are the top storylines with quotes from players, coaches, managers, and more: Kraken’s Giordano
The role of a team captain in the National Hockey League is important. Though he has few official duties, he’s more often than not the best and most respected player in the locker room and responsible for setting the example for his peers. As a result, teams without a designated captain might be viewed as
The daily “NHL Talk” column is your go-to for quotes from the top storylines in the NHL. Listen to THW contributors talk hockey every weekday on The Hockey Writers Podcast, available on iHeartRadio and wherever you listen to podcasts. In this edition of NHL Talk, these are the top storylines with quotes from players, coaches, managers, and more: Canadiens’ St.
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The daily “NHL Talk” column is your go-to for quotes from the top storylines in the NHL. Listen to THW contributors talk hockey every weekday on The Hockey Writers Podcast, available on iHeartRadio and wherever you listen to podcasts. In this edition of NHL Talk, these are the top storylines with quotes from players, coaches, managers, and more: Senators Finally
As a Buffalo Sabres fan, it is nice to see some immediate return on the Jack Eichel trade. Since his call up from Rochester, forward Peyton Krebs has been playing with a confidence of a seasoned pro, and boy, is it refreshing to see how high his ceiling can be on this team. Making the
The “NHL Sound Bites” column is your go-to for daily hockey stories with quotes from your favourite players and staff. In this edition of NHL Sound Bites, a Philadelphia Flyers defenceman sets to new NHL record for most consecutive games played and the Buffalo Sabres’ No. 1 prospect might make his league debut this season.
In this edition of the NHL Stat Corner, we look at the incredible goal scoring from Chris Kreider, the run the Colorado Avalanche have been on at home, and some scoring by the Buffalo Sabres. We then see the Philadelphia Flyers feature a couple of streaks, Kirill Kaprizov join elite company, and Alex Ovechkin do
The Buffalo Sabres have played 33 games so far in the 2021-22 NHL season, amassing a record of 10-17-6, placing them at 28th out of 32 teams and at sixth place in the Atlantic Division. Despite their poor record, though, some players have managed to stand out and are projected to have career statistical seasons.
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Toronto Maple Leafs are potentially one of the teams interested in defenseman Jakob Chychrun. Meanwhile, there’s talk about the trade value of some of the Montreal Canadiens players who might be on the trade block. The Buffalo Sabres aren’t likely to be big players in the free-agent market and
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, after talk that Jakob Chychrun could be available in a trade, the Edmonton Oilers were quickly connected to the conversation. Meanwhile, there’s a status update when it comes to Blake Wheeler of the Winnipeg Jets. The Buffalo Sabres don’t seem terribly interested in Anton Khudobin and there is organizational news
In this edition of Buffalo Sabres News & Rumors, the Sabres provide an update on recovery timelines for Alex Tuch, Craig Anderson, Dustin Tokarski and Drake Caggiula. Tuch Expected to Make Sabres Debut Within the Coming Weeks Sabres fans are still waiting for soon-to-be fan favorite Tuch to take the ice in a Buffalo uniform,