Topical Mike Harrington's NHL power rankings By Mike Harrington News Sports Reporter Dec 25, 2022 Dec 25, 2022 Updated Apr 19, 2026 0 Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Through Friday's games. 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Inside the NHL: Even a two-game expansion of the schedule would help fix some of the inequities Going from 82 to 84 games isn't perfect but it's much better than what we have, Mike Harrington says.
Sabres game here Thursday expected to be played as driving ban gets lifted General Manager Kevyn Adams will speak to the media Thursday prior to the morning skate.
Mike Harrington: The Sabres' season will go on and long blizzard break leaves them in a tough spot The Sabres will be playing catch-up with this schedule in the coming weeks. But they were hot prior to this unscheduled break, winning four in…
As Sabres return to work, Yukon native Dylan Cozens says of Buffalo blizzard: 'That was next-level' "The wind on the waterfront was crazy. We're talking nonstop two days, 2 1/2 days of just blowing, and blowing fierce."
Mike Harrington: In the wake of another crisis, the Sabres were there for us again "No matter how this season turns out, we'll have this night. The Sabres have a dressing room of guys who want to be here and they understood w…
Sabres view holiday break as opportunity to rest, prepare for what's next Coach Don Granato will be able to rest his players, particularly defensemen Rasmus Dahlin and Mattias Samuelsson. Defensemen Owen Power, Henri…
Buffalo Sabres' game against Lightning rescheduled due to winter storm The National Hockey League announced Wednesday the official postponement of the Sabres’ game against the Tampa Bay Lightning, which was schedu…
Mike Harrington: Are the Sabres good? Maybe losing streak was outlier stretch of season What if this really is a team with a Hart Trophy candidate (Tage Thompson), a Norris Trophy candidate (Dahlin), a Calder Trophy candidate (Owe…
Inside the NHL: Arizona's Mullett Arena is a bizarre venue for the NHL but produces a unique atmosphere "The first thing you notice about Mullett Arena is the noise. It's everywhere."
Observations: Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is an ace again as Sabres hold off Vegas to sweep road trip UPL has a .939 save percentage in his last three starts.
GM Kevyn Adams says Sabres are 'learning and growing' in wake of losing streak LAS VEGAS – An eight-game losing streak in November might have put the Buffalo Sabres' season on ice soon after it began. But General Manager …
Tage Thompson named NHL's Second Star as Sabres aim for first four-game winning streak of the season The Sabres are 2-0 on the team's road trip and won the previous game at home against Los Angeles. Their last four-game winning streak was in April.
Alex Tuch marvels at Josh Allen after pitching in on another Sabres victory "He's one of the best players in the world ... " Tuch said. "To be able to ... watch him and see how he sees a play, and next thing you know n…
