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March 24, 2013
by Matthew Coller
With Guy Boucher removed as head coach of the Lightning, some speculation connected former Sabres bench boss Lindy Ruff with the Bolts. Be would it work?
February 21, 2013
by Matthew Coller
The longest-tenured head coach is out in Buffalo, as his team has struggled in the early going. What changes can we expect, with the Rochester Americans' Ron Rolston taking over?
January 29, 2013
by Matthew Coller
Canucks and Sabres followers are proclaiming last season's trade of two flawed prospects as a win for their team, after hot starts for both.
December 19, 2012
by Matthew Coller
The AHL has been a hybrid league during the NHL lockout, with some big-league talent added to the mix but some lesser players pushed down into the lower minors. So how has AHL goaltending fared during the first half of this odd season?
December 10, 2012
by Matthew Coller
Since debuting in North America as a raw young goaltender, Florida Panthers' prospect Jacob Markstrom has come a long way in just a couple of years.
December 2, 2012
by Matthew Coller
Assuming we ever get a hockey season, a 48-game schedule wouldn't be all that bad.
November 19, 2012
by Matthew Coller
Is it too much to ask that the game be improved when NHL teams eventually hit the ice again?
October 26, 2012
by Matthew Coller
Amidst the NHL lockout, Matt found himself in Rod Serling's hometown of Binghamton, New York for what turned into a strange and memorable game.
October 2, 2012
by Matthew Coller
Whether they might miss out on a last hurrah, need a little extra for a near-HOF resume, need to bounce back from a down year, or are an RFA looking for a contract, these are the players who may have the most on the line over a long work stoppage.
July 31, 2012
by Matthew Coller
Cam Ward came up huge during the Carolina Hurricanes championship run in 2006, but then suffered through some lackluster seasons. With the major upgrades to the Canes roster, could Ward be in the Vezina discussion next June?
March 17, 2012
by Matthew Coller
Power play scoring has dropped to its lowest levels since 1967-68.
March 1, 2012
by Matthew Coller
On deadline day, Buffalo Sabres general manager Darcy Regier either saved his job, or at very least, kept Sabres fans from marching on First Niagara Center with torches and pitchforks.
January 30, 2012
by Matthew Coller
Craig Rivet, Shaone Morrisonn, and now Robyn Regehr: none of these stay-at-home defensemen has panned out for Buffalo GM Darcy Regier.
November 2, 2011
by Matthew Coller
An ever-decreasing number of power play opportunities seems to be one factor decreasing goals this season.
October 16, 2011
by Matthew Coller
Is it too early for the Canucks to look to make a deal?
October 7, 2011
by Matthew Coller
Jason Pominville was certainly a viable candidate for Sabres' captain, but wouldn't their best player, Thomas Vanek, have been a more suitable choice?
October 3, 2011
by Matthew Coller
With the injury to Scott Clemmensen, talented goalie prospect Jacob Markstrom makes the opening day roster with Florida, at least as a backup to Jose Theodore. But will he stick with the club, and should he?
September 22, 2011
by Matthew Coller
Even with the fantastic second half, 2010-11 was a season that the Devils and most of their players would like as a mulligan. High-priced scorer Ilya Kovalchuk is one of many Devils with something to prove in the upcoming campaign, coming off the worse year of his career.
September 15, 2011
by Matthew Coller
The New York Islanders, Buffalo Sabres, and Boston Bruins each locked up a valuable young contributor.
August 26, 2011
by Matthew Coller
The Sabres are over the salary cap and ideally should add a second line center. We smell a trade coming!
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