Chad Hackl

Currently a writer for Metroland Media in Mississauga and contributor for The Hockey Writers on the Buffalo Sabres. Have covered the Memorial Cup, Belleville Bulls and the former Mississauga St. Michael's Majors.

End of an era: Lindy Ruff out in Buffalo

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After nearly 25 years with the Buffalo Sabres organization beginning as a player in 1979, Lindy Ruff was relieved of his head coaching duties on Wednesday. Change was imminent for…

Sabres Report Card: A Third of the Way

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Ryan Miller is all fired up. Can you blame him? After losing 4-3 to the Penguins Sunday on Hockey Day in America, Miller didn’t hold anything back in the post-game…

Thomas Vanek Evolved

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  Step aside Schwarzenegger. Thomas Vanek of the Buffalo Sabres is taking the reigns of conversation topics in Austrian households. His second career five-point night last Wednesday in the Sabres 7-4 win…

Carolina Hurricanes 2013 Schedule Outlook

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Here we are. I’d call it a place of peace and serenity for hockey fans. The NHL and the NHLPA finally unlocked the metaphorical door to freedom and Zamboni drivers…