Sabres Struggling to Find Playoff Mode
Forget about the second week in April, the Buffalo Sabres are in the playoffs right now. Sure, technically they’ve only played 55 contests of an 82-game schedule. Yep, they currently…
Phil Housley
Sabres Latest Loss a Wake-Up Call
Two weeks ago, the buzz surrounding the Buffalo Sabres was the highest it had been in over a decade. The team had just won their tenth consecutive game and it…
Sabres’ Dahlin Continues to Dazzle
Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin has won his first of likely many NHL honors, giving hockey fans a glimpse of his incredible talent. Dahlin, the No. 1 overall pick at…
Sabres Fans Already on Edge With Housley
Nine games into the season, one thing is abundantly clear about the Buffalo Sabres: when they’re good, they’re really good. And, when they’re bad, they’re really bad. Just look at…
Sabres Special Teams Nothing Special
The new-look Buffalo Sabres have an old-school problem: special teams. Through their first seven games, their power play ranks 24th in the league, converting at a 13.8 percent clip (four…
Sabres 2018 Training Camp | Chemistry & Competition
A major theme that emerged at the end of the Buffalo Sabres’ 2017-18 season was the need to take a close look at team culture. Exit interviews and press conferences shed…
6 Most Underrated Sabres of All-Time
Every franchise has a handful of players who, in retrospect, were much better than they are given credit for. Maybe they were run out of town during a regime change…
Sabres’ O’Reilly Deserves Respect, Not Accusations
As if the stench of losing wasn’t bad enough for fans of the Buffalo Sabres. Earlier in the season, one of their beat writers suggested a stealth tank. And now,…
Botterill Slams Door on Sabres’ Season – Now What?
There were moments when Buffalo Sabres general manager Jason Botterill’s frustration was palpable. At times, steam could almost be seen emanating from his ears and nose. He often bit his…
Sabres Find Their Captain on Clean Out Day
On Monday in downtown Buffalo, the Sabres conducted their usual exit interviews during locker clean out day. Players spoke about playing harder next year, being more mentally prepared, being committed,…
Sabres Season Summed up in 3 Words
“It’s almost embarrassing.” That’s exactly what Ryan O’Reilly – one of three members of the Buffalo Sabres’ leadership group – had to say about their 3-0 shutout loss to the…
Sabres’ Housley Rips Team After Loss
Buffalo Sabres head coach Phil Housley doesn’t exactly have the fiery intensity or snarling bite of John Tortorella. He doesn’t bark or snap at members of the media. At times…