ADVERTISEMENT Bobby Hull, now deceased, pleaded guilty to assaulting a police officer who intervened after Hull’s third wife accused him of domestic violence. Hall’s second wife said he beat her to death with a boot. Hull was also quoted as saying “Hitler had some good ideas”, but he denied saying this, causing Hull’s daughter to … Read more
Fans flocked to KeyBank Center for Ryan Miller Knight On January 19 — an uncommon sight during the Buffalo Sabers’ previous two seasons. ADVERTISEMENT Two days later, the Sabers had their fifth loss of the season in the Children’s Day contest, before the team left town for a four-game road trip. ADVERTISEMENT Fans watch as … Read more
ADVERTISEMENT picture: Getty Images Once the NHL let one in the door, it made sense for the other to follow. post flyers Ivan Provorov refused to wear their Pride Knight jerseys in the warm-up, and their coach John Tortorella refused to admonish him in any way (nor did the NHL’s official partner in these matters, … Read more
ADVERTISEMENT The Los Angeles Kings are not goodpicture: AP The idea that the NHL regular season is just 82 preseason games is perhaps the last vestige of a time when 16 of the 21 teams made the playoffs. These days, when exactly half the teams are eliminated, some really respectable teams don’t make it. Teams … Read more
Gathered in their locker room after another emotional win, the Buffalo Sabers listened intently as their coach, Don Granato, explained why he was so proud Saturday afternoon at KeyBank Center. ADVERTISEMENT Four of his players have endured various kinds of adversity this season playing starring roles in a 6-3 win over the Anaheim Ducks. Defenseman … Read more
ADVERTISEMENT The Vancouver Canucks fired Bruce Boudreau in the most publicly embarrassing way.picture: Getty Images For an organization that has spent almost its entire existence making anything happen, how much hype Vancouver Canucks breed It is definitely oversized. Three Stanley Cup Finals lost is the sum of their 53-year existence, and yet the drama they … Read more
CHICAGO – One of the key figures in the Buffalo Sabers’ late-season comeback may be playing elsewhere soon. ADVERTISEMENT Sources confirmed to The Buffalo News Tuesday morning that general manager Kevyn Adams has spoken to other NHL teams to gauge their interest in acquiring veteran winger Vinnie Hinostroza. Sportsnet’s Elliott Friedman was first to report … Read more
Diagnosis In late November, Weber was diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH), a brain disorder that occurs when the ventricles—which circulate fluid throughout the organ—fill with too much cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). ADVERTISEMENT Later symptoms of NPH include loss of coordination and difficulty walking, which Weber began noticing after returning home from a European World Series … Read more
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The bright glow in the dimly lit bowl at Capital One Arena, high above the Sabers and Capitals bowing their heads, was a picture of the Bills’ safety Hamlin devastation smiling. ADVERTISEMENT The moment of silence in support of Hamlin, who went into cardiac arrest Monday night on the field in Cincinnati … Read more
Don Granato turned around his training plan Friday at LECOM Harborcenter after seeing clear signs that the Buffalo Sabers were still recovering from their 6-3 win over the Detroit Red Wings. ADVERTISEMENT Three of the seven workouts that Granato had planned would not work out. He pulled assistant coaches aside to explain the adjustment, and … Read more