'There won’t be any exhibition games, and the regular season will feature strictly intradivisional play, with the Sabres placed in the East Division with the Boston Bruins, New Jersey Devils, New York Islanders, New York Rangers, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins and Washington Capitals. These teams will play each other eight times.' … [Read more...] about NHL formally announces plans to begin 56-game season on Jan. 13
Archives for December 21, 2020
Mike Harrington: A 14-goal night 45 years ago remains one of Sabres' wackiest
'It was 45 years ago Monday night – Dec. 21, 1975 – when the Sabres did something to the second-year Washington Capitals in Memorial Auditorium that requires multiple verbs.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: A 14-goal night 45 years ago remains one of Sabres’ wackiest
NHL, NHLPA set changes for 2020-21 season; Sabres can begin camp Dec. 31
'Each of the four rounds will be a traditional best-of-seven format. The NHL staged a qualifying round in August and shortened the first round to a best-of-five because the league canceled the final three weeks of the regular season.' … [Read more...] about NHL, NHLPA set changes for 2020-21 season; Sabres can begin camp Dec. 31
NHL and NHLPA announce agreement on 2020-21 season
'NHL rosters will consist of 23 players with an $81.5 million salary cap.' … [Read more...] about NHL and NHLPA announce agreement on 2020-21 season
NHL finalizes 56-game 2020/21 season beginning January 13th; Sabres to play in 'East Division'
'Training camp for the seven 2020 non-playoff teams which includes the Sabres will begin on December 31st.' … [Read more...] about NHL finalizes 56-game 2020/21 season beginning January 13th; Sabres to play in ‘East Division’
Welcome Back: NHL announces agreement to 56-game schedule in 2021
'Buffalo’s division will now include New Jersey, the New York Islanders, the New York Rangers, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and Washington In what will be known this season as the, “East” division. Boston will be the only constant, as they remain in the same division as the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Welcome Back: NHL announces agreement to 56-game schedule in 2021
Paul Hamilton weighs in on NHL 56 game schedule, what it means for the Sabres
'The NHL is still talking to Ontario and Quebec, but there is a real worry that they won’t be able to convince British Columbia to allow the Vancouver Canucks to play there. Since it’s an all Canadian division, the NHL would have to find a city north of the border for the Canucks to play in. The city that makes the most sense is Hamilton, Ontario. Hamilton has been very close … [Read more...] about Paul Hamilton weighs in on NHL 56 game schedule, what it means for the Sabres
What Sabres fans need to know about the 2020-21 season
'The regular season will consist exclusively of division play, with the Sabres set to meet each East Division opponent eight times.' … [Read more...] about What Sabres fans need to know about the 2020-21 season