Richard SpaldingRichard Spalding

Despite growing up as an avid fan of baseball and basketball, Rich developed an interest in the fast-paced sport of hockey while he was attending the University of New York at Buffalo. Kind of hard not to, when every night seems to be Hockey Night in Canada on the CBC. Now he loves to talk Sabres hockey with his son, who plays hockey in the Cortland, New York area. He also writes about movies at his Holy Crap! Movie Reviews site.

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Knee Jerk Reactions: Buffalo Sabres vs. New York Islanders

  It was a bittersweet time here at the First Niagara Center in Buffalo, New York tonight.  Fans of the Buffalo Sabres were treated to some special promotions and contests thanks to Fan Appreciation…Read More

Has Ron Rolston Earned the Head Coaching Job of the Buffalo Sabres?

A few weeks ago, a reader asked me for my take on Ron Rolston.  Did I think Rolston was going to be promoted from “Interim” to “Head” coach?  Or did I feel he would be sent back to the Rochester…Read More

Daily Dasherboard Friday, April 26

Well, folks, here it is: tonight is the end of the 2012-2013 season for Buffalo Sabres, who head into an offseason of uncertainty following their second straight failure to qualify for the playoffs.  Will…Read More

My Wish List Part 5: Why Jarome Iginla is the Pittsburgh Penguins Player I Want on the Buffalo Sabres

In this, the fifth part of my wish list series in which I examine one player from each NHL team who I would love to see play for the Sabres, I break my own rules (sort of) and discuss a superstar who…Read More

Buffalo Sabres vs. Winnipeg Jets: Did Jhonas Enroth Become “The Man?”

  Last night’s game between the Buffalo Sabres and the Winnipeg Jets intrigued me.  Obviously, the Sabres had nothing left to play for besides pride, which is the nice way of saying “they…Read More

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My Wish List, Part 4: Which New York Rangers Would I Want on the Buffalo Sabres?

Now that the Buffalo Sabres have been officially eliminated from the 2012-2013 Stanley Cup Playoffs,…Read More

Knee Jerk Reactions: Buffalo Sabres Versus New York Rangers

Ugh. Ugh. Ugh. Those were the only “words” I could think of when the senior editor of this…Read More

Bruins-Penguins Game Pushed Back Due to Manhunt

Due to the massive manhunt for the surviving suspect of the Boston Marathon bombing, tonight’s…Read More

Game Recap: The Buffalo Sabres and Boston Bruins Give Fans One for the Ages

If ever there was a hockey team that needed to play hockey, in order to give its fans something to cheer…Read More

Hey, Buffalo Sabres: Play! Mikhail! Grigorenko!

Damn you, Buffalo. Just when I think I’m about to get you – as in Fios get you, for those…Read More

My Wish List Part 3: Which Boston Bruins Player Would I Like On The Buffalo Sabres?

As I continue to share with you my wish list made up of one player from each team in the NHL, please…Read More

Daily Dasherboard Wednesday, April 17, 2013

With only five games left in the regular season, the Buffalo Sabres are in danger of entering yet another…Read More

My Wish List Part 2: Which Tampa Bay Lightning Player Would I Want on the Buffalo Sabres?

As today’s battle of cellar dwellars looms large, I turn my attention to the Buffalo Sabres’…Read More

Which Philadelphia Flyers Player Would I Want on the Buffalo Sabres?

The Buffalo Sabres have only seven games left until their offseason begins, and what an offseason it…Read More

NHL Partnership With You Can Play Opens The Doors For Other Sports To Join The 21st Century

Yesterday, the NHL and NHLPA announced that they were forming an official partnership with the You Can…Read More

Five Teams Whose Playoffs Chances The Buffalo Sabres Can Cripple

  It’s crunch time, Sabres’ fans! The season we feared we would never see is about…Read More

Being a Buffalo Sabres Fan in the 21st Century

  True story: I’m on the road this week with a team that my wife coaches.  During one of…Read More

Daily Dasherboard Thursday, April 11, 2013

Morning, Sabres fans! I know you are all getting ready to bone up on tonight’s match-up between…Read More

The Buffalo Sabres: Fight and Die, or Live to See Next Year?

The New York Rangers lost in regulation to the Toronto Maple Leafs last night, which means one thing…Read More

Ryan Miller: Enjoy Him While You Can, Buffalo Sabres’ Fans!

Hey, fans: how do you spell the Buffalo Sabres? Simple question, right?  R-Y-A-N-M-I-L-L-E-R. For ten…Read More