The French Connection Jeff Seide | June 29, 2024 The ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle lived well before hockey ever existed, but his quote, “The whole is greater than the sum of its parts” certainly applies to the Buffalo Sabres’…
7 Cool Things About the Buffalo Sabres French Connection The Old Prof | May 11, 2024 If you are a Buffalo Sabres fan and you have any years on you at all, you’re familiar with the famous French Connection line. It was the name given to…
They Wore It Once: Sabres Players and Their Unique Numbers JP Gambatese | February 24, 2024 *This archive was originally written by Jordan Deshane As hockey fans, we love to pour over the numbers. Analyzing stats, finding trends, and predicting future outcomes are some of the…
Myth of the Montreal Canadiens’ Early Success THW Archives | February 6, 2024 For generations, the Habs have been dogged by accusations that their historic Stanley Cup success was because they had territorial rights to the best players French Canada had to offer.…
Remembering an Old Friend: Buffalo’s Memorial Auditorium Jeff Seide | January 14, 2024 An electric atmosphere. Great sightlines. Lively glass panels and boards that would rattle and reverberate from solid body checks. There was so much to love about Buffalo’s Memorial Auditorium. We…
Today in Hockey History: Nov. 24 Matthew Zator | November 24, 2023 This date in National Hockey League history was very eventful in both Detroit and Philadelphia. In addition, a pair of Hall of Famers hung up their skates, an all-time great…
Today in Hockey History: Nov. 15 Matthew Zator | November 15, 2023 This date in NHL history was especially good for players named Bobby. It has also provided many memorable moments all across the state of New York and in the City…
Today in Hockey History: Sept. 24 Matthew Zator | September 24, 2023 Sept. 24 has been a very busy day in NHL history that saw everything from rule changes, coaching hires, a new captain, and the induction of a talented Hall of…
Buffalo Sabres’ Best Captains in Franchise History Matthew Morris | August 30, 2023 Though technically nothing more than a formality, the role of captain is an essential one in the NHL and has been throughout its history. A captain is the leader of…
Power to Perreault: Sabres Calder Finalist History Brevin Monroe | May 7, 2023 Throughout the 52-year history of the Buffalo Sabres, they have never won a Stanley Cup and only produced one Hart Trophy winner, Dominik Hasek, who won back-to-back MVPs in the…
1975 Was The Sabres’ First Taste of Heartbreak Matthew Morris | August 25, 2022 Everyone remembers their first experience of heartbreak and how tough it was to get over it. It’s no different in professional sports. Every fan of every sports team can vividly…
History of the NHL Draft: From Campbell’s Concept to Worldwide Event Tom Castro | June 25, 2022 The father of the NHL draft would probably have trouble comprehending his creation today. When then-league president Clarence Campbell instituted the draft, first held 59 years ago, it was a…