Sabres ‘Tank’ Roster: Where Are They Now?
As the Buffalo Sabres vie for another last-place finish, fans have openly speculated as to whether or not the 2017-18 roster is actually worse than the infamous “tank” team from…
Sabres History
5 Worst Moves in Sabres History
Written by former THW contributor Mike Straw and originally published on Oct. 24, 2015. Since their inception in 1970, the Buffalo Sabres have made a number of what appeared to be…
Life & Times of Sabres’ Equipment Manager Rip Simonick
This story was originally filed in Nov. of 2016, we think it’s still a great read for hockey fans. Even before the Buffalo Sabres were awarded an NHL franchise in…
Drury and Briere: What Might Have Been
In the first season following the 2004-05 lockout, the on-ice product in the NHL had shifted drastically. Gone were the days of the “clutch and grab” that allowed slow, lumbering…
Sabres’ Expansion Draft History
The expansion draft is right around the corner and we’ll finally have a roster for the Vegas Golden Knights to talk about. General manager George McPhee has said he has…
Ennis Has Seen It All With the Sabres
Tyler Ennis is one of only a few players to have seen firsthand the chaotic transformation the Buffalo Sabres have endured over the past few seasons. Currently the longest tenured…
Reliving Drury’s Magic Touch
Flash back to the evening of May 4, 2007, in Buffalo. Time was winding down in the third period of Game 5 of the best-of-seven Eastern Conference Semifinals between the Sabres…
Fans & Media Can’t Blame ‘the Tank’ for Sabres’ Woes
When fans ruminate over the Buffalo Sabres’ disappointing 2016-17 regular season, there will be no shortage of people or events to blame for a season that fell well-short of expectations.…
Sabres All-Time Best Trade Deadline Deals
The trade deadline is always a hectic event for teams around the National Hockey League. Bottom dwellers look to move veterans on expiring contracts. Stanley Cup-contending teams look to trade mid-round draft…
Celebrating the 2006-07 Sabres
If you’re a Buffalo Sabres fan, things are looking up. Jack Eichel is proving that he has what it takes to be the team’s franchise player. Rasmus Ristolainen is emerging…
Sweater No. 55 in Sabres History
Since the Buffalo Sabres’ inaugural 1970-71 season, sweater numbers have held a special place in the team’s tradition. The Sabres have retired seven jersey numbers in their history which include sweater Nos.…
Andreychuk, Mogilny to Finally Get the Call from HHoF?
Just imagine, not one but two Buffalo Sabres enshrined at the Hockey Hall of Fame next season. Two of the most prolific goal-scorers throughout the 1990s and in the NHL…