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Sigh. It's been a couple weeks, and we've all had some time to calm down and think. At this point last year, we as Buffalo Sabres fans would have been thrilled just to be in the playoffs. Now, here we are clamoring for change after an embarrassing first-round exit to the Boston Bruins, a less-talented but far-more-deserving division rival. Even a casual fan knows what went wrong, despite what GM Darcy ...

5 Sabres to watch in the Stanley Cup Playoffs

Posted: 11th April 2010 by Chris Hoy in NHL
With the Northeast Division crown wrapped up, the Buffalo Sabres are preparing for their march to the Stanley Cup. This playoff year may well determine the direction that the Sabres will go in the future. Management has been exceptionally patient with this core group of players since Black Sunday (when 2 certain co-captains were insult.. erm, allowed to leave). How badly do the Sabres want that 35 pounds of Silver? ...

Buffalo Sabres Blue & Gold Origins: Danny Gare

Posted: 24th December 2009 by Chris Hoy in NHL
This is the second in a series of articles meant to familiarize the casual reader with the history of the Buffalo Sabres. Dany Gare. The Steve Tasker of the Buffalo Sabres Alumni. Anyone who does not live in Buffalo will have no idea what that means, but those of us on Lake Erie get it immediately. Tasker and Gare shared not only a tenacious attitude in sports, but they ...

Head Shots in the NHL: Are They a Future Infestation?

Posted: 20th December 2009 by Chris Hoy in NHL
Having just watched Boston Bruins defenseman Johnny BoychukÆs attempted decapitation of Toronto Maple Leafs forward Matt Stajan this past Saturday night, IÆm all for stoking the fire of the debate. All season long, head shots have been a hot topic around the NHL, and the subject has raised extreme feelings on both sides of the debate. On one side, you have science. Former Chicago Blackhawks player Reggie Fleming passed away this ...

Top Five Moments In Buffalo Sabres’ History

Posted: 18th December 2009 by Chris Hoy in NHL
With all of the "All-Time Top-Whatever" lists circulating at the close of the decade, I can't help but feel the pull of making one of my own. I did, however wish to go in a different direction than most. Not many people understand what makes the Sabres history so special to the people of Buffalo. As the fourth decade of Buffalo Sabres Hockey comes to a close, let's look at ...

Remember Buffalo When You Watch the Winter Classic

Posted: 18th December 2009 by Chris Hoy in NHL
With the NHL Winter Classic coming up, and having just finished building my own backyard rink, itÆs time to air something that has been on my mind for a while. Where will BuffaloÆs place be in Winter Classic history? Of course, the obvious answer is the location of the first installment of the annual event. But I want to look beyond that. I think that Buffalo should be viewed as the Hockeytown ...

Buffalo Sabres Blue and Gold Origins: Tim Horton

Posted: 21st November 2009 by Chris Hoy in NHL
This is the first in a series of articles meant to familiarize the casual reader with the history of the Buffalo Sabres. á For a town as hockey-crazed as Buffalo, the average citizen recognizes the name ôTim Hortonö for all the wrong reasons. On any given winter morn, a blue collar worker might pull up to a drive-thru window for a steaming cup of Joe, glance at a receipt that says ôAlways ...

Memo to Ralph Wilson: We Can Fix the Bills

Posted: 18th November 2009 by Chris Hoy in NFL
Greetings, Mr. Wilson. WeÆve never been formally introduced, but you have certainly seen enough of my money the past 10 years. IÆm sure youÆve heard of me. IÆm a Buffalo Bills fan, and the purpose of this memorandum is to outline a new course of action for the product that I care too ardently about. IÆm not gonna pull any punches, and I hope that you wonÆt either. Here are five steps ...

The Significance of Sabres’ Ryan Miller

Posted: 17th November 2009 by Chris Hoy in NHL
There are many stories floating around about Ryan Miller these days, especially since he has been named the Third Star of the Week by the NHL. IÆm not here to say that theyÆre undeserved, so donÆt get the wrong idea. He leads the league in wins, GAA, and save percentage, so any accolades that come his way are well earned. From a Buffalo point of view, IÆm here to address ...

Buffalo Sabres Water Cooler Points, 11/9/09

Posted: 9th November 2009 by Chris Hoy in NHL
Now I know how Andrej Sekera feels after a week with the flu. Yuck. Maybe I should burn my bedsheets, tooà After a weekend where the Sabres played as badly as I felt, I donÆt have too much to say as I didnÆt watch the games. However, I do have some Water Cooler points for you all to discuss. 1. If Timmy Kennedy keeps this up, could he possibly make Sabres fans ...