Now that Zach Parise and Ryan Suter are off the market, and the best options for teams that missed out apparently include Tim Stapleton, it seems that it is about time for the trade market to open up. The prizes … Continue reading
Posted in Columns, Ryan Henning | Tagged Bobby Ryan, Buffalo Sabres, Carolina Hurricanes, Colorado Avalanche, Columbus Blue Jackets, Detroit Red Wings, Edmonton Oilers, New Jersey Devils, New York Rangers, Phoenix Coyotes, Rick Nash, Ryan Suter, Saint Louis Blues, Tim Stapleton, Washington Capitals, Zach Parise | Leave a commentAnd, we have finally made it to part five of six, as we look to the Northeast Division in the Eastern Conference. Boston has commanded this division for the last couple of seasons, but many of the bottom-feeders were busy … Continue reading
Posted in Columns, Ryan Boyd, Updates | Tagged Boston Bruins, Brandon Prust, Buffalo Sabres, Free Agency, Jay McClement, Montreal Canadiens, NHL, Northeast Division, Ottawa Senators, Toronto Maple Leafs | Leave a commentAs I have done at various points throughout the season, I thought I would take one last look at how the playoffs would look this year if the realignment plan proposed at the beginning of the year had gone through … Continue reading
Posted in Columns, Ryan Henning | Tagged Boston Bruins, Buffalo Sabres, Chicago Blackhawks, Detroit Red Wings, Florida Panthers, Los Angeles Kings, Nashville Predators, New Jersey Devils, New York Rangers, NHL realignment, Ottawa Senators, Philadelphia Flyers, Phoenix Coyotes, Pittsburgh Penguins, Playoffs, Saint Louis Blues, San Jose Sharks, Vancouver Canucks, Washington Capitals | Leave a commentObviously, with a few games left in the season, there is still a chance for some seeding adjustments, but at this point, most of the league knows whether or not they are in or out of the post season. In … Continue reading
Posted in Ryan Henning, Updates | Tagged Buffalo Sabres, Calgary Flames, Chicago Blackhawks, Colorado Avalanche, Dallas Stars, New Jersey Devils, Ottawa Senators, Phoenix Coyotes, San Jose Sharks, Washington Capitals, Winnipeg Jets | Leave a commentAt this point in the season, when every game holds some significance, I’ve decided to permanently alter the format of my daily previews to look at each game of the day briefly. That way, you will all have the best … Continue reading
Posted in Columns, Daily Previews, Ryan Boyd | Tagged Buffalo Sabres, Calgary Flames, Carolina Hurricanes, Colorado Avalanche, Columbus Blue Jackets, Dallas Stars, Detroit Red Wings, Edmonton Oilers, Florida Panthers, Los Angeles Kings, Montreal Canadiens, Nashville Predators, New York Rangers, NHL, Pittsburgh Penguins, Playoffs, Vancouver Cnaucks, Winnipeg Jets | Leave a commentTuesday night began with aspirations of a sensational battle for the 8th and final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference from the Verizon Center in our nation’s capital. The Buffalo Sabres and Washington Capitals arrived with identical point values and … Continue reading
Posted in Columns, Ryan Boyd, Updates | Tagged Buffalo Sabres, Drew Stafford, Hockey, Jason Pominville, NHL, Ryan Miller, Stanley Cup, Washington Capitals | Leave a commentToday is a busy and overall important day across the NHL. There are 11 games, and all but one could have a significant impact on seeding once the postseason comes around. So, instead of focusing on one game — which … Continue reading
Posted in Columns, Daily Previews, Ryan Boyd | Tagged Boston Bruins, Buffalo Sabres, Calgary Flames, Carolina Hurricanes, Colorado Avalanche, Dallas Stars, Detroit Red Wings, Hockey, Los Angeles Kings, Minnesota Wild, Montreal Canadiens, Nashville Predators, New York Rangers, NHL, Ottawa Senators, Philadelphia Flyers, Phoenix Coyotes, Pittsburgh Penguins, San Jose Sharks, Toronto Maple Leafs, Vancouver Canucks, Winnipeg Jets | Leave a commentGame of the Night Buffalo Sabres (35-29-10) vs. New York Rangers (46-20-7) The New York Rangers and Buffalo Sabres are set to battle for the fourth and final time from Madison Square Garden Friday night in what could possibly be … Continue reading
Posted in Columns, Daily Previews, Ryan Boyd | Tagged Brian Campbell, Buffalo Sabres, Florida Panthers, Henrik Lundqvist, Hockey, Madison Square Garden, New York Rangers, NHL, Ryan Miller | Leave a commentFlip the calendar back to mid-February. The Buffalo Sabres were in the midst of a 9-12-4 disaster and had become an afterthought. They had fallen from Stanley Cup contender to an irrelevant team fighting for a top draft pick. A thorough … Continue reading
Posted in Columns, Ryan Boyd, Updates | Tagged Buffalo Sabres, Hockey, Jason Pominville, NHL, Ryan Miller | Leave a commentThe trade deadline definitely signals who is and is not going for the postseason, and who is playing for the future. There are some teams in the middle of the pack who need to make more dramatic moves in order … Continue reading
Posted in Columns, Ryan Henning | Tagged Boston Bruins, Brian Rolston, Buffalo Sabres, Chicago Blackhawks, Cody Hodgson, Colorado Avalanche, Detroit Red Wings, Florida Panthers, Greg Zanon, Jamie McGlinn, Kyle Quincey, Pavel Datsyuk, Sami Pahlsson, San Jose Sharks, Vancouver Canucks, Zack Kassian | Leave a comment