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Friday’s NHL betting picks: Bet Sabres in Ted Nolan’s return

• Frank Doyle

• Last Updated: November 15, 2013

Check out today’s NHL Puck Luck, our three favorite hockey bets for Friday. Toronto Maple Leafs at Buffalo Sabres (+110, 5) It’s always interesting when the Leafs and Sabres get together, but tonight will be extra special with former Jack Adams award winner Ted Nolan returning behind the bench. Even though Nolan has been out...

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Maple Leafs will end up on the wrong end of Sabres brawl

• Frank Doyle

• Last Updated: September 23, 2013

When Buffalo Sabres John Scott lineup up for a faceoff in the neutral zone beside Toronto Maple Leafs sniper Phil Kessel, nobody had any idea what would happen next would have such a major impact on Toronto’s season. Scott allegedly told Kessel that he was going to jump him off the draw and proceeded to...

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Coach Randy Carlyle Warns Leafs After Sabres Fire Lindy Ruff

• Frank Doyle

• Last Updated: February 21, 2013

Sabres Visit Toronto With New Coach Buffalo Sabres management sent its players a major message yesterday by firing Lindy Ruff and Toronto Maple Leafs coach Randy Carlyle has his players on notice. The Sabres visit the Maple Leafs tonight with Ron Rolston taking over behind the bench on an interim basis. Rolston was in his...

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Kassian, Hodgson Off to Good Starts for Wolves, Americans

• Dale Perth

• Last Updated: October 22, 2012

They should be playing in the NHL, but of course they can’t right now. Still, they need to be on the ice, and so far it’s gone well for Zack Kassian and Cody Hodgson early in the 2012-13 American Hockey League season. Marquee players involved in a trade between the Buffalo Sabres and the Vancouver...

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Zach Who? Ryan What? Stars Get Derek Roy from Sabres

• Dale Perth

• Last Updated: July 2, 2012

On a day when the NHL world held its collective breath waiting for decisions from two of its most prominent free agents — winger Zach Parise and defenceman Ryan Suter — the Buffalo Sabres and Dallas Stars opted to exhale. The two clubs announced Monday they’ve completed a three-player deal which sends centre Derek Roy...

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NHL: Gillis, Roberts Ensure Hodgson Stays A Hot Topic

• Joe LaTengo

• Last Updated: May 2, 2012

The trading of Cody Hodgson to the Buffalo Sabres created a lot of friction. The Earth moved under the Canucks fans’ feet on Monday, February 27, 2012 when the deal became known, and the reverberations are still being felt today. On the day it happened, the Vancouver faithful made their views known. They weren’t happy...

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NHL: Canadiens, Sabres Both Desperate For Victory

• Joe LaTengo

• Last Updated: February 17, 2012

The Buffalo Sabres just had the taste slapped out of their mouths Thursday night in Philadelphia as the Flyers demolished them 7-2. Now they have to take on a Montreal Canadiens team that thinks they can sniff the faintest whiff of playoff blood. Certainly the trials of this Habs team are well-documented. Cohesion and championships...

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NHL: Sabres, Flyers Looking To Get Back On Track

• Joe LaTengo

• Last Updated: February 16, 2012

The Buffalo Sabres and the Philadelphia Flyers are two teams who set the bar high; now they’re struggling to live up to their own lofty expectations. Both teams opened their wallets in the offseason. The Flyers thought they were addressing a long-standing problem in net when they shelled out $51 million over nine years for...

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Leafs face Jets, Canucks play Kings on Last CBC-TV Hockey Night of 2011

• Joe LaTengo

• Last Updated: December 30, 2011

The gigantic lighted ball on top of One Times Square in New York City will do its classic descent on New Year’s Eve, indicating the end of 2011. Several hours before that, the puck will drop on the last Hockey Night In Canada of the year. Joe LaTengo puts on his party hat. Should auld...

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More Misery for Ryan Miller When Maple Leafs Visit Buffalo?

• Frank Doyle

• Last Updated: December 22, 2011

Ryan Miller’s got troubles, the Wild and Oilers would like a win and the Jets look for revenge against Montreal. Frank Doyle reports on the highlight matchups of tonight’s hockey action! What a rotten year it’s been for Ryan Miller. Firstly, the rest of the League seem to be queuing up to zap him on...

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Is Ryan Miller a target? Philadelphia visits Buffalo tonight!

• Frank Doyle

• Last Updated: December 7, 2011

Frank Doyle previews the Flyers visit to Buffalo and Carolina’s trip to Edmonton! Game of the day is Philadelphia’s visit to Buffalo. Not just because it’s a great matchup, but because the punishment meted out to Buffalo goalie Ryan Miller is becoming an issue in the League. Miller got zapped on open ice by Boston’s...

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NHL Preview: Buffalo Sabres

• Charlie Boccanegra

• Last Updated: October 4, 2011

Charlie Boccanegra thinks a new owner can mean a new beginning for the Buffalo Sabres. When Terry Pegula purchased the Buffalo Sabres last season the future became extremely bright. The passionate billionaire is willing to spend whatever it takes to produce a Stanley Cup. Prior to his arrival the organization had some great young talent...

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Calgary Can Still Edge Chicago in NHL Playoff Race

• Frank Doyle

• Last Updated: April 5, 2011

Frank Doyle crunches the numbers to see who’s still worth betting on in the final week of the NHL regular season. It’s the end of the road. This is the final week of the regular season and if anybody wants to get on the bus, they’ve got to get on now. Calgary did the Flames’...