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Two Important Dates Loom for Buffalo Sabres’ Rebuilding Process
June 7th, 2013 at 7:18 PM
While NHL fans watch the elite group of Stanley Cup contenders battle for the coveted prize, fans of the Buffalo Sabres sit in uncertainty.  ***PHOTO1*** The fate of Jason Pominville had been sealed at the trade deadline, which sent the captain to the Minnesota Wild. Still, the futures of Ryan Miller and Thomas...

Buffalo Sabres Sign Forward Colin Jacobs
June 4th, 2013 at 1:30 PM
The Buffalo Sabres have signed forward Colin Jacobs to a three-year entry-level contract. The fourth round pick of the Sabres in 2011 played 11 games for Rochester in the AHL and recorded three points.  Prior to his tryout in the AHL, Jacobs played 66 Western Hockey League games and recorded 53 points.

Buffalo Sabres Sign Colin Jacobs to Entry Level Contract
May 31st, 2013 at 8:05 AM
The Buffalo Sabres have reached an entry level contract with Colin Jacobs, who was selected by the team in the fourth round of the 2011 NHL entry draft.  Jacobs scored one goal and two assists in his 11 games with the Rochester Americans, while scoring 25 goals and 53 points in 66...

A Look Inside the Buffalo Sabres’ Record Books: Dominating Goaltending
May 29th, 2013 at 9:50 AM
If any franchise knows that goaltending is an important part of a hockey team, it's the Buffalo Sabres.  The Sabres had one of the most prolific offensive lines in NHL history, but failed to win the Stanley Cup after running into a brick wall named Bernie Parent.  However, Buffalo has had some elite goaltending...

Buffalo Sabres May Weigh in Worth of All Players in Rebuilding Phase
May 28th, 2013 at 1:26 PM
While the main focus has been Ryan Miller and Thomas Vanek when it comes to their status on the team, there are a couple other players on the team that may see themselves moving in an attempt to bring in young talent.  ***PHOTO1*** While working on re-tooling your roster, most general managers...

Buffalo Sabres’ Ryan Miller and Jhonas Enroth Own NHL’s Best Goalie Masks
May 25th, 2013 at 9:00 AM
A recent ranking of the masks of NHL goalies found both Buffalo Sabres net-minders to be high on fashion. The Great Skate hockey supply company recently ranked the top 10 goalie masks, and Ryan Miller made the list at No. 10, with Jhonas Enroth just ahead of him at No. 9. Miller was cited...

Buffalo Sabres Prospect Goaltender Playing Sharp
May 21st, 2013 at 11:11 AM
Just a few days removed from Jhonas Enroth being named the best goaltender in the IIHF World Hockey Championships, Buffalo Sabres prospect goaltender Andrey Makarov has shown some promise while playing in the Memorial Cup. Makarov, who is currently playing for the Saskatoon Blades, helped shock the Halifax Mooseheads in the round-robin match by...

Buffalo Sabres Sign John Scott to One Year Deal
May 20th, 2013 at 7:06 PM
The Buffalo Sabres have brought back tough guy John Scott for a second season. The fourth-line forward signed a one-year contract Monday, but the terms were not released.   ***PHOTO1*** The 30-year-old signed a one-year, $600,000 contract with the team last summer and played 34 games in the 2013 season. He did not...

Buffalo Sabres’ Jhonas Enroth Makes Strong Case for Team to Trade Ryan Miller
May 20th, 2013 at 9:00 AM
The anti-Ryan Miller contingent of Buffalo Sabres fans sure got a lot more ammunition over the weekend.   Sabres backup Jhonas Enroth won a gold medal in the IIHF World Championship on Sunday. While willing the title for Sweden, he also won the tournament's Best Goalie award by going 6-1 and allowing...

Buffalo Sabres Goalie Jhonas Enroth Named Best Goalie as Sweden Wins IIHF Gold
May 19th, 2013 at 7:17 PM
Buffalo Sabres goalie Jhonas Enroth was named best goalie of the IIHF World Championships after leading Sweden to the gold medal Sunday. ***PHOTO1*** He made 26 saves to help the Swedes easily defeat Switzerland, 5-1. Henrik Sedin scored twice and added an assist for Sweden. The Swiss earned the silver to garner...

Buffalo Sabres’ Jhonas Enroth Leads Sweden to Gold Medal Game in IIHF World Championship
May 18th, 2013 at 8:06 PM
Buffalo Sabres goalie Jhonas Enroth made 30 saves to record his second shutout of the IIHF World Championships on Saturday and propel Sweden to Sunday's gold medal game.   The Swedes' opponent will be the stunning Swiss, who shut out the United States on Saturday to remain perfect in the tournament.   ***PHOTO1***   Enroth...

Buffalo Sabres Team Awards: Sabres 101 Finds Light Amid the Misery
May 18th, 2013 at 9:00 AM
There was really nothing to celebrate about the Buffalo Sabres' 2013 season. But amid the darkness were a few tiny bright spots. Here they are, in convenient categorical organization for easy consumption.   ***PHOTO1***   MVP: Ryan Miller There always have been and always will be haters of the former Vezina winner. The 32-year-old finished...

Buffalo Sabres Players Shining in World Championships
May 13th, 2013 at 12:18 PM
It didn't take long for some Sabres players to get the call to represent their countries in the World Championships happening now in Sweden and Finland. While many players have gone into the postseason with no team to play for, five Sabres players have made the trip to Europe in...

Ron Rolston’s Biggest Success Story with Buffalo Sabres So Far: Goalie Jhonas Enroth
May 9th, 2013 at 9:00 AM
On Tuesday Buffalo Sabres GM Darcy Regier removed the "interim" label from Ron Rolston and officially named him as the team's coach. And while the Sabres failed to make the playoffs after he took over, Rolston's successful handling of goaltender Jhonas Enroth has clearly been his biggest accomplishment to date with...

No Defense for Buffalo Sabres Failed “D” in 2013
May 2nd, 2013 at 9:00 AM
Going into the 2012-13 season, the Buffalo Sabres appeared to have the talent and depth in its defensive corps to make that unit one of the team's strengths. Instead, the club's "D" imploded and its poor play was a key reason why Buffalo missed the playoffs. ***PHOTO1*** The defense looked deep and...

Thomas Vanek Represents Buffalo Sabres in ‘NHL 14′ Cover Vote
April 30th, 2013 at 2:00 PM
The Buffalo Sabres' Thomas Vanek will represent the team in fan voting for the cover athlete for EA Sports' "NHL '14" video game. ***PHOTO1*** Vanek beat out Ryan Miller in preliminary voting to be the Sabres' representative. The voting features one player from each team. The field will be continually cut in half...

Buffalo Sabres Head into Offseason with Questions at Forward
April 30th, 2013 at 1:24 PM
With the season over, the Buffalo Sabres are preparing themselves for next season's campaign, which if speculation is right, will result in a flurry of changes on the team's roster. Today we delve into the questions at forward. Thomas Vanek has publicly stated that a rebuilding team is not his preferred...

Buffalo Sabres’ Cody Hodgson Leads NHL Sophomores in Scoring
April 25th, 2013 at 9:00 AM
As the Buffalo Sabres finish a very disappointing season on Friday against the New York Islanders, the team is setting its sights to the future.  One bright spot for the Sabres, both for this season and hopefully for years to come, has been center Cody Hodgson. ***PHOTO1*** Last year, right before the...

Mike Weber Stabilizes Young Buffalo Sabres Defense
April 18th, 2013 at 9:00 AM
With the recent trades of veteran defensemen Robyn Regehr and Jordan Leopold, the Buffalo Sabres lost a combined 15 years of NHL experience on the blue-line. Fortunately for the club, 25 year-old Mike Weber has stepped into the leadership void to help guide the Sabres young defense. ***PHOTO1*** Trades and injuries left Buffalo with...

Buffalo Sabres’ Tyler Myers Out for Season with Broken Leg
April 12th, 2013 at 8:23 PM
Buffalo Sabres defenseman Tyler Myers has mirrored the fate of his club most of the season, but his season will end a few weeks sooner thanks to a broken leg he suffered Thursday. The 23-year-old blueliner has struggled mightily throughout the season and has been a symbol of sorts for the...