The Sabres have been bottom dwellers in the NHL for a decade. Is there hope they can finally start to move upward this season?
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Atlantic Division Snapshot: July 22, 2022
With the initial free agent frenzy now just a fond(?) memory and RFA signings beginning to simmer, I thought it was a good time to do another Atlantic Division snapshot to see how the outlook for the 22/23 season has changed since my last snapshot after the draft.
Atlantic Division Snapshot – July 9, 2022
With the NHL entry draft complete, free agency looms on the horizon of the 2022 offseason. While the prospects selected at the draft are mostly years away from having an impact at the NHL level, that doesn’t man that teams didn’t reposition themselves for the upcoming season. Let’s take a look at how the Atlantic Division landscape has evolved since my initial offseason snapshot, with roster transactions included up to the end of the draft.
Atlantic Division Snapshot – June 25, 2022
The Atlantic Division looked like a distinct caste system in 2021-2022 with the top 4 teams among the best in the entire NHL while the bottom 4 teams were more than a few steps behind. Will the status quo prevail in 2022-2023 or are there teams that may cross the large chasm in the standings? Which teams are in the best position to improve their rosters over the summer as the offseason gets underway?
Trade Check-in: Sam Reinhart (FLA) / Devon Levi+ (BUF)
The NHL entry draft is just over a month away. With it comes the possibility that we’ll see some significant trades. I’ll be checking in on some of the trades from the 2021 deadline before then. Today’s subject: the Florida Panthers and Buffalo Sabres deal that sent Sam Reinhart to Florida.
Trade Check-in: Eichel+ (VGK) / Tuch+ (BUF) – Feb 2022
With reports of a rift between Jack Eichel and the Buffalo Sabres, trade rumors heated up in the 2021 offseason. The rumors were finally put Continue Reading
2021-2022 Regular Season Update: Oct 20
We’re now over a week into the new season and all 32 teams have seen action. Let’s take a look at some of the more significant roster news since my last update on Oct 15 along with updated projections based on the roster updates and actual results through the first week of the season.
2021-2022 Season Preview: Buffalo Sabres
eason previews, we’ll be utilizing my 2021-2022 team and player projections. You can find much more background on these models here, along with more on assessing value of contracts here. Today, we head to Buffalo to preview the Sabres.
2021 Offseason Update: July 27-29 – Eastern Conference
ith the free agent frenzy in the rear view mirror, I’m looking through each team’s moves and analyzing their roster as it sits now. This post will focus on the Eastern Conference teams.Â
2021 Offseason Update: July 22-26
In this update, we’re covering the period over the NHL Entry Draft, leading up to free agency. There were some impactful roster moves so let’s dig right into some of the notable ones.