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Breaking down the whys of the reason Brian Campbell was traded, and putting it into perspective taking into account the Sabres franchise.

Despite the absence of a Stanley Cup or Superbowl trophy, fans of sport in Western New York have team spirit that is a hard act to follow.

The Buffalo Sabres won the first game of the NHL Stanley Cup round two series against the Ottawa Senators, with a nail-biting streak of scoring on both sides.

The NHL wants to see more scoring. Well, they just got their wish, but the Flyers might not be so enamored of "the New NHL." The team just got spanked in a 9-1 massacre.

Western New Yorkers are learning how tough on sports a recession can be. Reports today are abuzz about the Buffalo Sabres being sold, and possibly moving to Canada.

Heading into the season, many Sabres fans didn't know what to expect. The fans are tired of not making it to the playoffs two straight years.

Daniel Briere's lone goal in the shootout was all it took for the Buffalo Sabres to beat the defending Stanley Cup Champions Carolina Hurricanes 3-2 in Raleigh tonight.

The Buffalo Sabres took the series lead over the Ottawa Senators with a 2-1 win tonight. The game was marked by major hitting.

Gilbert Perreault was known for his deft stickhandling and gifted playmaking, but the lifetime Buffalo Sabres forward was a decent goal-scorer, as well.

Thomas Vanek is showing that he may be worth $50 million offer sheet the Sabres matched with a league-leading seven goals in five games.

Both the Montreal Canadiens and Pittsburgh Penguins seem destined to remain powerhouses, but there are questions abound as to which one, if either, will finish on top.

After a cinderella season in 2008-2009, the Boston Bruins are poised to be the first repeat Northeast Division champion since the '90-'91 Bruins of the Adams Division.

If Maxim Afinogenov's days with the Sabres are not numbered, then they should be. His lack of consistency is holding his team back from the win column, and the playoffs.

The New York Islanders were able to obtain the last seed in the Eastern Conference with and overtime shootout win over the New Jersey Devils.

A reflection on Tomas Vanek's performance from the 07-08 season, looking at his decline in production, and comparing Vanek to other stars in the league.

Goalie for the New Jersey Devils, Martin Brodeur has surpassed Patrick Roy's record for the most NHL wins by a goaltender and eyes Terry Sawchuk's shutout record.

The Eastern Conference looks tough with defending champions Pittsburgh, an improved Philadelphia, Ovechkin and the Capitals and Zdeno Chara's Boston Bruins.

The NHL's free agent signing period opened at the beginning of July. Here's a quick look at the Eastern Conference's early winners and losers.

Brad Stuart, Wayne Primeau, Andrew Ference, Chuck Kobasew, Pascal Dupuis, and Jaromir Jagr updates. The latest news for the NHL as of February 12, 2007

The impact of rule changes and style of play in the NHL has been a downward trend of fewer average goals scored per game.

The New Year's Day hockey game between the Sabres and Penguins at Buffalo's Ralph Wilson Stadium, home of the NFL Bills, was a raging success. So let's have more.

How would the NHL look if teams could go back and draft all over again?

Alexandre Daigle may be the poster boy for bad draft picks amoung NHL fans, but there has been more high draft picks that did nothing than you think.

The Carolina Hurricanes won tonight’s all important Stanley Cup playoff game 7 over the Buffalo Sabres 4-2, taking the Eastern Conference title.

Live stage show of cartoon show booked same night as Stanley Cup final.

Toronto fans will have something to celebrate this week as rugged left winger Brad May reaches the one thousand game mark in the NHL against his first team, the Sabres.

After meeting with Colin Campbell, Chris Simon has been suspended for 15 games plus the playoffs. Simon struck Rangers forward Ryan Hollweg in the head with his stick.

Carolina Hurricanes' Rod Brind’Amour, New York Rangers' Jaromir Jagr and Washington Capitals' Alexander Ovechkin were among the winners during the NHL awards show.

In a draft year that was buried in secrecy and uncertainty, the New York Islanders take a major step towards repeating their glory days of old by selecting John Tavares.

Alexander Semin had a hat trick and Alexander Ovechkin scored two third period goals including the game winner to defeat the Stanley Cup defenders.

From players in the NHL to hosts of morning shows, Canadian adoptees are talented athletes, actors and artists who are famous throughout North America.

After an average regular season in which he scored 13 goals in 74 games, Umberger already has 9 goals in the team's first 12 playoff contests

It's rare that professional sports players get signed to many long-term contracts. So when Philadelphia signed Richards to 12 years this season it made waves

A highly skilled player in the regular season, Thornton disappoints in the playoffs year after year.

Has the art of coaching in the NHL gone by the wayside? Or do these professional hockey players really perform better under certain coaches?

Two huge free agent signings by the New York Rangers and two huge free agent losses by the Buffalo Sabres could seriously change the face of the NHL's Eastern conference.

The question is alway up for debate as to who are the best teams, from any sport, ever. Here are three professional hockey teams to bicker over.

Nearly 300 players were selected when Montreal last hosted the draft. Some notable names were included in that class, several of whom are still active to this day.

Jim Balsillie is determined to become an NHL owner. The league is standing firmly against that ever happening. Learn more about the history between the two sides.

RIM Co-CEO Jim Balsillie has made a bold offer to bring the NHL to Ontario, possibly Hamilton, playing real-life fantasy hockey in trying to move the Phoenix Coyotes.

Will the Rangers decide to make another run with their current group, or make big changes and send Jagr and Avery to the curb?

With the new NHL season just a few days old, fantasy team owners should re-consider some high profile talent in favour of these hidden gems.

The NHL offseason has been anything but off, with a flurry of players being traded, signed and inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame. Here's a roundup of the action

The 2006-07 hockey season should be interesting in the Northeast Division, with all eyes on youngster Phil Kessel in Boston at Montreal's hot goaltender.

Comparing NHL players from different eras is nearly impossible, but adjusting scoring statistics to a level playing field does help put things in better perspective.

After a busy off-season of trades and signings, fans in the Central Division will be watching some key veterans hit the ice. Here is a preview of the 2006-07 season.