Archives for June 21, 2026

'Now, more than 37 years after the Sabres drafted Plante’s father, an NHL team will select Victor Plante in the NHL draft, which begins at 7 p.m. Friday at KeyBank Center. Victor Plante is one of a handful of draft-eligible players whose fathers had well-established NHL careers, a group that includes Wyatt Cullen and Caleb Malhotra.' … [Read more...] about The ‘Dad Effect’: Sons of former NHL players could hear their names called in NHL draft

'Money isn't the issue, really. Byram is going to get it, whether he does here or goes somewhere else. It is clear he wants the chance to be a first-pair, top-of-the-lineup defenseman. He is not going to do that in Buffalo with Dahlin here, and seemingly isn't even going to crack the first pair with the way Dahlin and Samuelsson are partnered.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: What’s up with Bowen Byram? Here are some questions and answers

'Harry was looking on, stunned, and knew I’d eventually blow my cover. Thinking fast, he tapped my shoulder. “Sorry to interrupt, but Craig Ramsay wants to say hi.” He knew that I worked with a friend of Ramsay, who was chatting with a group of folks nearby. Excusing myself, I headed over. “Rammer” lit up when I mentioned his friend’s name, warmly shaking my hand and … [Read more...] about My View: On one memorable night, two Buffalo hockey fans were insiders at the NHL draft