Zackary Laware

Zackary Laware

Zackary Laware is one of Fansided's Site Experts for Sabre Noise, our NHL page covering the Buffalo Sabres, and a contributor for Jets White Out, our page covering the Winnipeg Jets. Laware obtained his bachelors degree from Lasell University in Sports Communications and Journalism. As well as his masters degree in Sports Journalism from St. Bonaventure University. Laware has previously written for the 1851 Chronicle, TAPinto Greater Olean, and has had articles featured on the Great Northeast Athletic Conference Website.

Dec 6, 2015; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Buffalo Sabres forward Ryan O   Reilly (90) scores second period goal against Edmonton Oilers goaltender Anders Nilsson (39) at Rexall Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-Imagn Images

What if the Sabres never traded Ryan O’Reilly?

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Mar 15, 2025; Columbus, Ohio, USA;  Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Yegor Chinakhov (59) controls the puck as New York Rangers left wing Will Cuylle (50) defends during the second period at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images

Could the Sabres make another move in free agency for this winger?

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Brian Holzinger #19...

What if the Sabres had won the 1999 Stanley Cup Final

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Jan 23, 2025; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Buffalo Sabres defenseman Bowen Byram (4) against the Calgary Flames during the second period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-Imagn Images

The Sabres re-sign Bowen Byram, and fans can finally feel some relief

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Dec 8, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Buffalo Bills owner Terry Pegula attends the game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Terry Pegula continues to ruin the Sabres' front office

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Jan 20, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Buffalo Sabres goaltender Devon Levi (27) defends the net without a stick against the Seattle Kraken during the third period at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images

The Sabres and Oilers could make another big trade this summer

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Mar 1, 2025; Buffalo, New York, USA;  Buffalo Sabres defenseman Bowen Byram (4) during a stoppage in play against the Montreal Canadiens at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

With no arbitration on the table, what will the Sabres do with Bowen Byram?

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Mar 15, 2025; Buffalo, New York, USA;  Buffalo Sabres center Tyson Kozak (48) waits for the face-off during the third period against the Vegas Golden Knights at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

This re-signed forward could be a future X-factor for the Sabres

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Apr 12, 2025; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Justin Danforth (17) wrists a shot on goal aWashington Capitals  during the third period at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russell LaBounty-Imagn Images

Justin Danforth may be the 4th-line Vet the Sabres needed

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Apr 6, 2025; Buffalo, New York, USA;  Buffalo Sabres defenseman Jacob Bernard-Docker (24) looks to make a pass as Boston Bruins left wing Cole Koepke (45) tries to defend during the first period at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

The Sabres letting Jacob Bernard-Docker leave may come back to haunt them

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Apr 16, 2025; Newark, New Jersey, USA; Detroit Red Wings goaltender Alex Lyon (34) makes a save against the New Jersey Devils during the second period at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-Imagn Images

The Sabres' signing of Alex Lyon bolsters depth at the goalie position

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Mar 15, 2025; Buffalo, New York, USA;  Buffalo Sabres center Sam Lafferty (81) looks to control the puck during the second period against the Vegas Golden Knights at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

Sam Lafferty's time in Buffalo is done, and Sabres fans will not miss him

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Mar 29, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Buffalo Sabres defenseman Connor Clifton (75) controls the puck against the Philadelphia Flyers in the second period at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images

Sabres and Penguins make a surprising trade, sending Connor Clifton to Pittsburgh

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U18 Five Nations Tournament

Sabres make an instant splash with Radim Mrtka draft selection

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Apr 15, 2025; Elmont, New York, USA; New York Islanders defenseman Noah Dobson (8) skates with the puck during the third period against the Washington Capitals at UBS Arena. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images

The Sabres trading for this All-Star caliber defenseman could make their defense elite

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Mar 29, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Buffalo Sabres right wing JJ Peterka (77) controls the puck against Philadelphia Flyers center Ryan Poehling (25) in the third period at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images

JJ Petrka traded to the Utah Mammoth in a blockbuster late-night trade

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