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Greenway Could Be An Interesting Case-Study in Examining Skillset Versus System
In a rather cruel twist of offseason fate, Jordan Greenway’s place in the 2023-24 Buffalo Sabres’ lineup is being examined more thoroughly than expected. This, of course, is an indirect result of de-facto second-line right-winger, Jack Quinn and his offseason Achilles surgery that will likely keep him sidelined for the first few months of the season. There was scant discussion about how Greenway would be utilized before the announcement of Quinn’s prolonged absence.
Checking Line Role Might Actually Be What's Best for Krebs, Sabres
Peyton Krebs may be looking for more offensive opportunity this season, but a checking line role may be best for the team and player. This content is for Basic Access- Monthly, Premium Access - Monthly, Basic Access - Annual, Premium Access - Annual, and One-Time Buy members only. Login Join Now
Could the Sabres Consider Jarry as a Short-Term Veteran Option?
Tristan Jarry is one of the top goaltenders in the free agent market and is someone the Buffalo Sabres could be interested in. This content is for Basic Access- Monthly, Premium Access - Monthly, Basic Access - Annual, and Premium Access - Annual members only. Login Join Now
Examining the Buffalo Sabres' defensive handedness usage
Handedness. It’s a frequently discussed topic when referring to NHL defensemen. Despite the high degree of authority with which people advise on its importance, these opinions are seldom backed-up by actual evidence (aside from an assortment of anecdotal tidbits). The reason for that is largely due to the absence of publicly available research results on the topic. Domenic Galamini (now a member of the Buffalo Sabres’ analytics staff) wrote on the topic circa 2016, but that’s about it.
Team Trade Breakdown | Sabres Can Take Advantage of Canucks Cap Situation
The Vancouver Canucks are at something of an organizational crossroads. After barely missing the playoffs in 2021-22, the team took a considerable step back this season. In his first full campaign as general manager, Patrik Allvin’s club fell well short of expectations. Because Allvin decided to try and stick with the existing core in his first season, it will be interesting to see what he does this summer.
Carson Soucy is a Viable Complimentary Option on the Sabres' Defense
Carson Soucy is a free agent target that could improve the Buffalo Sabres blue and not break the bank in the process. This content is for Basic Access- Monthly, Premium Access - Monthly, Basic Access - Annual, and Premium Access - Annual members only. Login Join Now
Team Trade Breakdown | Rebuilding Sharks Could be of Interest to the Sabres
The San Jose Sharks are going through a rebuild and have a few players that could interest the Buffalo Sabres via trade this summer. This content is for Basic Access- Monthly, Premium Access - Monthly, Basic Access - Annual, and Premium Access - Annual members only. Login Join Now
Winnipeg Could Help Resolve Sabres' Most Pressing Needs
The Winnipeg Jets have a handful of players that could make sense for the Buffalo Sabres to target this offseason. This content is for Basic Access- Monthly, Premium Access - Monthly, Basic Access - Annual, and Premium Access - Annual members only. Login Join Now
Gudas Would Address Several Weaknesses on Sabres' Blue Line
Radko Gudas is one of the more intriguing free agent defensemen for the Buffalo Sabres to consider in the offseason. This content is for Basic Access- Monthly, Premium Access - Monthly, Basic Access - Annual, and Premium Access - Annual members only. Login Join Now
Mock Offseason 1.0 | Addressing High-End Depth
We've entered round two of the NHL playoffs, so why not take another crack at putting together a projected roster for the Buffalo Sabres. This content is for Basic Access- Monthly, Premium Access - Monthly, Basic Access - Annual, and Premium Access - Annual members only. Login Join Now
Pending UFA Players to Watch | Eastern Conference
Though we’re a few games into the first round of the 2023 NHL Playoffs, I wanted to duplicate this exercise from last season. The format has been altered a bit this time around as we identify players to watch by series, rather than by individual teams. Below you’ll find a list of pending UFA’s that I find personally interesting as potential Buffalo Sabres targets on the open market this summer.
Pending UFA Players to Watch | Western Conference
The offseason is the focus now for the Buffalo Sabres. There are some potential free agent targets to watch in the NHL playoffs. This content is for Basic Access- Monthly, Premium Access - Monthly, Basic Access - Annual, and Premium Access - Annual members only. Login Join Now
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Sabres Goaltending Scenarios for Next Season
Devon Levi's strong start to his career opens a few different avenues the Buffalo Sabres can go do next season to upgrade their goaltending. This content is for Basic Access- Monthly, Premium Access - Monthly, Basic Access - Annual, and Premium Access - Annual members only. Login Join Now
Stillman Providing Early Impact on Third-Pairing
So far Riley Stillman has been an upgrade on the third pair playing a high event style for the Buffalo Sabres. This content is for Basic Access- Monthly, Premium Access - Monthly, Basic Access - Annual, and Premium Access - Annual members only. Login Join Now
Mittelstadt Quietly Putting Together Strong Second Half
Over the last few years, fans of the Buffalo Sabres have turned their proverbial heels on several players who have failed to meet expectations. One such entity is Casey Mittelstadt. The widespread frustration with the former eighth-overall pick hasn’t been without merit, but he deserves credit for his improved play during the second half of the 2022-23 season. Make no mistake – the 24-year-old has certainly fallen short of his draft pedigree.
2023 Trade Deadline | Ranking the Possibilities
The Buffalo Sabres have been connected to a few players that are on the trade block, so let's rank some trade possibilities. This content is for Basic Access- Monthly, Premium Access - Monthly, Basic Access - Annual, and Premium Access - Annual members only. Login Join Now
2023 Trade Deadline | Pursuing Skill and Sandpaper on Defense
The Buffalo Sabres are looking to add to their blue line and while they want skill, some sandpaper wouldn't hurt as well. This content is for Basic Access- Monthly, Premium Access - Monthly, Basic Access - Annual, and Premium Access - Annual members only. Login Join Now
Krebs Shows Growth Amid Unorthodox Development Approach
Since the beginning of his tenure with the Buffalo Sabres, head coach Don Granato has received a great deal of praise for his approach to player development. Said praise has been largely deserved. Nearly every young asset on the team has made notable developmental progress over the past two seasons with him at the helm. One player who has perhaps come along a bit less noticeably is Peyton Krebs.
Scoring Dip Not a Concern for Quinn and Peterka
Jack Quinn and JJ Peterka have hit the "rookie wall" when it comes to production, but they're still finding ways to be effective. This content is for Basic Access- Monthly, Premium Access - Monthly, Basic Access - Annual, and Premium Access - Annual members only. Login Join Now
State of the Sabres Leading Up to the All-Star Break
The Buffalo Sabres are a legitimate playoff contender. This isn’t news, but when you get a chance to open an article that way, you must seize the opportunity. As we approach the NHL All-Star Break (and subsequent bye week), let’s take a look at some team-wide trends in all phases of the game, and assess the road ahead. Busting the league’s longest active playoff drought won’t be easy, but the blue-and-gold are hitting their stride at the right time to make it happen.
The Conversation Around Olofsson is Shifting
Victor Olofsson has found his groove again over the last month and is getting back to the player we saw in the second half of last season. This content is for Basic Access- Monthly, Premium Access - Monthly, Basic Access - Annual, and Premium Access - Annual members only. Login Join Now
Just How Dire is the Sabres' Defensive Depth Situation?
The Buffalo Sabres continue to struggle defensively and the bottom pair on their blue line is a cause for concern moving forward. This content is for Basic Access- Monthly, Premium Access - Monthly, Basic Access - Annual, and Premium Access - Annual members only. Login Join Now
Who are the Buffalo Sabres?
The Buffalo Sabres sit six points out of the final Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference with games in hand. This content is for Basic Access- Monthly, Premium Access - Monthly, Basic Access - Annual, and Premium Access - Annual members only. Login Join Now
Analyzing Clague's Impact and Optimal Usage
Among the Buffalo Sabres’ many pleasant surprises this season, Kale Clague’s performance has stood out. The Sabres’ defense has largely struggled through the team’s first 32 games, but the 24-year-old has provided competent play amid multiple waves of injuries on the back end. He’s performed so admirably that many fans feel he’s earned a permanent role in the Sabres’ defensive rotation.
Sabres Historical Comparisons | Goaltending Voodoo
Despite some ups and downs, it’s tough to deny that the Buffalo Sabres are on an upward trajectory as an organization. It’s not hyperbolic to suggest that the 2022-23 squad is the closest thing to “playoff caliber” that we’ve seen since the last time Buffalo qualified for the postseason in 2010-11. That’s not exactly a high bar to clear, so fans are fair to question just how close this team is to ending the league’s longest active playoff drought.
Jost is Seizing His Opportunity with the Sabres
Two weeks ago, Tyson Jost’s NHL career was on the ropes. After being dealt to the Minnesota Wild from the Colorado Avalanche at the 2021-22 trade deadline, the “change of scenery” didn’t prove to be helpful for the former 10th-overall pick. In the 33 contests in which he appeared for Minnesota between this season and last, he managed to produce just nine points. Though he posted decent xGF metrics to close out the 2021-22 campaign, his overall rate with the Wild was 43.29% (per Natural Stat Trick).
State of the Rebuild | Gauging Progress at the Quarter-Mark
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Pilut Showing He Belongs in Buffalo
Lawrence Pilut is getting an opportunity to play a lot of games with the Buffalo Sabres and is showing he belongs in the NHL once again, This content is for Basic Access- Monthly, Premium Access - Monthly, Basic Access - Annual, and Premium Access - Annual members only. Login Join Now
Defensive Upgrades the Sabres Could Pursue
The Buffalo Sabres' blue line continues to be thin with all of the injuries. They may want to look at stopgap options or a possible big move. This content is for Basic Access- Monthly, Premium Access - Monthly, Basic Access - Annual, and Premium Access - Annual members only. Login Join Now
Quinn's Impacts Are Subtle, But Evident
Despite only posting two points in his first eight games for the Buffalo Sabres this season, rookie forward Jack Quinn is the team’s current xGF leader. This may come as a surprise to those who have equated his point production (one goal and one assist so far) to a slow acclimation to the NHL level. Of the 345 NHL forwards to appear in at least five games so far this season, Quinn ranks 38th with an xGF rate of 60.22%.
Asplund's Skillset Gives Granato Options
At this point, it’s probably fair to say that most of the Buffalo Sabres fanbase understands Rasmus Asplund’s value. That said, the sheer extent of his impact is still not fully acknowledged, largely due to a lack of box score appearances. Though it’s early in the 2022-23 campaign, the 24-year-old’s underlying numbers to this point are fairly equal to what they were last season (a year where he received a few third-place votes for the Selke Trophy).
Predicting the 2022-23 Buffalo Sabres
The Buffalo Sabres 2022-23 season gets underway on Thursday when they host the Ottawa Senators. This content is for Basic Access- Monthly, Premium Access - Monthly, Basic Access - Annual, and Premium Access - Annual members only. Login Join Now
Sabres' Opening Night Roster Takes Shape
As the Buffalo Sabres near the end of their preseason campaign, the complexion of the opening night roster has become clearer. In addition to roster competitions that have taken place toward the bottom of the lineup, it seems that Don Granato has established his desired line combinations (to start the year at least). So, what have we learned from the Sabres’ undefeated preseason run to date?
Sabres Extension Candidates | Who's Next?
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Cozens Approaches Crucial Development Year
Last season, Dylan Cozens was one of the most unexpectedly polarizing players on the Buffalo Sabres’ roster. As Trevor Zegras (who was selected two spots after Cozens at the 2019 NHL Entry Draft) racked up highlight-reel offensive sequences for the Anaheim Ducks, a certain segment of the fan base bemoaned Cozens’ lack of counting stat production (relatively speaking). With one year remaining on his entry-level contract, the 2022-23 campaign could be a pivotal point in Cozens’ career.
Addressing Pilut's Potential Return to Buffalo
The 2018-19 NHL season feels like eons ago. During Phil Housley’s final campaign behind the Buffalo Sabres’ bench, he and general manager, Jason Botterill was unanimously criticized for questionable personnel decisions (both in terms of on-ice deployment, and player acquisition). Only five members of that Sabres squad are still with the organization today. As the franchise tries to continue their recent upward trajectory, a sixth member of that 2018-19 team could re-enter the fold.
If You're Going To Be Boring, At Least Be Creative
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Ian Cole Would be a Strong Veteran Addition to Sabres' Blue Line
Ian Cole is an under the radar free agent that would help improve the Buffalo Sabres blue line next season. This content is for Full Access - Monthly and Full Access - Annual members only. Login Join Now
Team Trade Breakdown | Hurricanes Have Difficult Decisions To Make Despite Cap Space
The Carolina Hurricanes have a few interesting pieces they could move this offseason to get over the hump in the Eastern Conference. This content is for Full Access - Monthly and Full Access - Annual members only. Login Join Now
Team Trade Breakdown | Sabres Can Strike Gold with Vegas
The Vegas Golden Knights need to move some salary and they could work with the Buffalo Sabres again on another trade. This content is for Full Access - Monthly and Full Access - Annual members only. Login Join Now
Team Trade Breakdown | Rangers Might Have to Touch the Untouchables
The New York Rangers may have a bunch of untouchables, but they need to make some moves to take that next step. This content is for Full Access - Monthly and Full Access - Annual members only. Login Join Now
Sabres Could Facilitate Oilers' Need for Cap Space
The Edmonton Oilers got to the Western Conference Finals, but need to create some cap space to find a solution in goal. This content is for Full Access - Monthly and Full Access - Annual members only. Login Join Now
Team Trade Breakdown | The Canadiens Find Themselves at a Crossroads
The Montreal Canadiens are at a bit of a crossroads as an organization. After finishing the 2020-21 season as Stanley Cup runners-up, Montreal completed the 2021-22 campaign with only 55 standing points (last place in the NHL). With very little cap space at their disposal, it remains to be seen how they approach this offseason. In general, the Canadiens are in an advantageous spot if they want to rebuild.
Free Agent Profile | P.K. Subban Checks a Lot of Boxes For the Sabres
P.K. Subban makes a lot of sense for the Buffalo Sabres this offseason as a free agent to address their need on the blue line. This content is for Full Access - Monthly and Full Access - Annual members only. Login Join Now
Devils' Competition Window Makes Them an Intriguing Trade Partner
In reviewing the scope of teams with whom the Buffalo Sabres could strike a deal this summer, the New Jersey Devils stand out as an exciting option. Tom Fitzgerald has a boatload of cap space to work with for the 2022-23 campaign. He is also under pressure to push the organization into the playoff conversation next season (as evidenced by his willingness to move the second-overall pick in exchange for an NHL-ready asset, per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet).
Canucks Could Facilitate a Reunion on the Sabres' Blue Line
The Vancouver Canucks could go in a few different directions this offseason and have a few players that could be interesting trade targets. This content is for Full Access - Monthly and Full Access - Annual members only. Login Join Now
With the 2021-22 NHL regular season in the books, fans of the Buffalo Sabres are setting their sights on what should be an eventful offseason for the blue-and-gold. As Chad DeDominicis eloquently put it earlier this week, this offseason truly is the “Summer of the Goalie” in Western New York. That being said, there is another pressing need on the roster, though perhaps not as dire as previously thought.
Jablam Sports Hockey: S7 E3 – Anton Forsberg Up, Casey Mittelstadt Ready, Jack Eichel Finally Out?
In this Episode, we talk all things Buffalo Sabres, how can Jack Eichel get traded? Including Casey Mittelstadt, can they go 82 and 0? In Trending now we talk consistency in NHL officiating, disciplinary actions ,and can the Ottawa Senators actually make the playoffs with a hot Anton Forsberg? Guests: Wayne Scanlan – Writes about the Ottawa Senators for Sportsnet.
DBTB Predicts the 2020-21 Buffalo Sabres
We’re finally here. After 311 days without Buffalo Sabres hockey, the 2020-21 NHL season has arrived. Following the longest non-lockout offseason in league history, there are a lot of storylines surrounding the blue-and-gold. In what promises to be a bizarre year of revised divisions and pandemic-related obstacles, the range of potential outcomes is vast. As is tradition, the editorial staff has come together for their yearly prediction on a few specific categories for the upcoming campaign.
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