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Gary Bettman Apology Doesn’t Erase Fan Hatred

The name Gary Bettman is synonymous in hockey with several things, most not suitable enough to whisper in church or repeat on the pages of this blog.   Fans voice their displeasure with the league commissioner…Read More

Does The NHL Need Gary Bettman Anymore

He has been the face of the NHL since February 1993.  He is just two about three months from holding that position for 20 years.  With federal mediation ending for Lockout 2012 with no benefiting factors…Read More

82 Games Out of the Question

The NHL recently opened up to the NHLPA with the willingness to continue negotiations this week.  However, there was a catch.  The NHL would only work with the Union if they would agree to work based…Read More

NHL CBA: What Aren’t We Being Told?

  As everyone know knows, the NHL has finally pitched a good CBA proposal which includes a 50/50 split of HRR and starting the full 82 game season three weeks late.  But what has been left on the…Read More

National Hockey League Not Where It Should Be

Let’s face it, the National Hockey League is lagging behind and the lockout doesn’t help. In popularity the National Hockey League is last out of the four major sports in America. The National…Read More

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D-Day

I’ve decided to move my Friday Fun-day jest to today in honor of the lockout, despite the anger…Read More

CBA: Where Do We Stand On September 1st

To the dedicated hockey fan and NHL buffs around the league, it seems like CBA negotiations have been…Read More

NHL CBA: Who Is At Fault Here?

  Now, everyone knows of the current talks about a new Collective Bargaining Agreement between…Read More

NHL Makes First Collective Bargaining Offer

The NHL announced their first offer of this summer’s (and hopefully no longer) contract negotiations…Read More

What Las Vegas Means To Bettman, NHL

I miss the good old days of the NHL awards show.  You know, that night when the best of the best hockey…Read More

The Realignment Screwjob

The NHL has been realigned for next season, and you don’t have to look far to find a wild opinion…Read More

NHL: Realignment Or Misalignment?

The NHL announced it’s plans for realignment Monday, and while it is interesting on some fronts,…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…Read More

Press Conference Notes

Listening to today’s press conference where the Buffalo Sabres current owners of Tom Golisano and…Read More

Sabres Gamenight

Well folks, its officially happening.  Sabres Nation is having a case of the deja vu.  Watching the…Read More

Sabres Gamenight: Carolina Hurricanes

Its almost like a perfect storm, to use a blatantly bad pun.  The Sabres face the miserable Carolina…Read More

Sabres Gamenight: Washington Capitals

What were the biggest reasons the Sabres didn’t make the playoffs the last two seasons? 1. Improper…Read More

Sabres Offense lack of production produces skid

What happens to Ryan Millers game when the team in front of him plays a solid game offensively and defensively…Read More

Sabres Gamenight: Montreal Canadiens

The Montreal Canadiens roll into town tonight on a very miserable streak.  They are 0-3 in their last…Read More

Sabres Game Night: Toronto Maple Leafs

What a weekend to be in Buffalo, for me at least.  I was working on a four and a half day weekend, the…Read More