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The Brad Boyes Effect

I can sit here and complain about how Darcy didn’t acquire a defenseman or move Tim Connolly; however, I’m going to praise an uncharacteristic move done by Darcy and that is signing a “real”…Read More

Boring NHL Deadline

The Buffalo Sabres stuck true to the form that they would not do anything leading up until the trade deadline until after the current homestand.  The timing of the Boyes deal was based on the fact that…Read More

Trade Deadline Day

So the deadline trading isn’t up yet, and this piece may be outdated by this afternoon, but I thought the Sabres recent pickup of Brad Boyes creates a great topic of conversation and speculation. What,…Read More

Sabres Embark on Road Trip To Start March

After a feeble end to a lackluster homestand; the Buffalo Sabres continue to push for eighth place.  In order to do that, the Buffalo Sabres will have to do it on the road, as their next seven games will…Read More

Sabres Set to Buy Rather Than Sell

We believe in this core.  For too long those sentiments have been the benchmark of the regime of Lindy Ruff, Darcy Regier, Larry Quinn, and Tom Golisano.  It appears that the mantra will not change anytime…Read More

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Sabres Hold on Against Sens

It can be very dangerous letting a team stay in a game for as long as the Buffalo Sabres let the Ottawa…Read More

Sabres Continue Homestand Against Ottawa

The fire sale in Ottawa has started, and then head into Buffalo with a much different roster than they…Read More

Craig Rivet Holding On To Hockey As Long As He Can

Craig Rivet cleared waivers by the Buffalo Sabres Thursday at noon.  The Buffalo Sabres will assign…Read More

The Daily Dasherboard 2/24/11

Tis a busy day in the life of an NHL GM. Craig Rivet, Ales Kotalik, Nikolay Zherdev, and Jeremy Colliton…Read More

Your Morning Sabres 2/24/11

The Pegula era starts with a bang! First, a historic move was in order yesterday when the Sabres became…Read More

Sabres Surge Late To Beat Thrashers

It took them almost two periods to put the game away, but the official Pegula era in Buffalo starts out with a huge win over the Atlanta Thrashers. A power play goal put the game tied at one, but two goals…Read More

Vacancy: Captain

The first dominoe falls in the Pegula era, and the Buffalo Sabres have placed Captain Craig Rivet on waivers.  All I can say is about time.  The Sabres have been dragging their feet on this move all…Read More

The Daily Dasherboard 2/23/2011

According to wgr550.com, the Buffalo Sabres placed captain Craig Rivet on waivers. Not a bad way to start the Pegula Era! Sabres Headlines Sabres Rivet is waived (wgr550.com) – Finally! Somehow,…Read More

Sabres Host Troubled Thrashers

Does it bother anyone that the city of Atlanta is on the verge of possibly losing their second hockey franchise?  I do feel a little bit for the true fans in Blueland that care for that team, but if you…Read More

We Will Win Stanley Cups

Today at 11 AM EST, Terry Pegula was announced as the new owner of the Buffalo Sabres.  I can say that I was very surprised to to the start of the press conference.  Who would have thought, that Terry…Read More

Your Morning Sabres 2/22/11

It’s today! The changing of ownership is officially going to be announced around 11:00 am today. Unfortunately I won’t be able to physically hear it and due to limited access on my work computer,…Read More

Ownership Has Changed Hands – Still No Activity From Front Office

The ownership is official, and the Terry Pegula era has begun, yet there have been no moves by the Buffalo Sabres to replace bad decisions and poor players on this roster.  John Vogl reports for the Buffalo…Read More

Christmas Coming Twice This Year?

Not many times throughout the history of this franchise can we say that we waited in such anticipation for a single event.  Sure there was the magical run out of the lockout – the uncertainty of…Read More

Your Mourning Sabres 2/21/11

We’re gathered here today to recognize the life of an offense that once was. Although there was nothing spectacular about this offense, it went above and beyond; however, all good things must come…Read More

La La La La Lafontaine!

It’s a shame Pat LaFontaine’s career ended so early. But it’s because of players such as Lafontaine that the NHL has finally recognized the dangers of hits to the head….well, almost. LaFontaine…Read More

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