Sab(re)metrics: Buffalo Sabres 2012-2013 PDO
A look into the Buffalo Sabres' PDO (Team Save % + Team Shooting %) for the 2012-13 Season. Analysis is divided into the Ruff and Rolston coaching periods.
Aaron Nichols
Sab(re)metrics: The Trade Edition Part 1
Now that the trade deadline is over, let's analyze the departures and additions to the Buffalo Sabres using GVT, Player Usage Charts, and any other fun stats we can find.
The Buffalo Sabres' 2012-13 Roster History
A visualization of the Buffalo Sabres' Current Roster History and how it relates to the original draft picks held within the organization. Some players (roughly 1/3 of the roster) are original draft picks of the organization, while the acquisition of two players can trace their roster roots all
Sab(re)metrics: What is GVT?
As the NHL Lockout continues, I would like to briefly discuss the definitions and derivations of various hockey advanced statistics that have been used in previous Sab(re)metric articles. Today, I'll start to explain GVT, or Goals Versus Threshold.
Pat Kaleta Signs 3 Year/$3.825 Million Contract
Earlier this afternoon, the Buffalo Sabres have announced the signing of RFA Patrick Kaleta to a 3 Year / $3.825 million contract. One of the NHL's most well-known instigators, Kaleta's contract will be for a yearly cap hit of $1.275 million and it will take him well into his
2012 Buffalo Sabres Development Camp: Day 2
Deciding to take a break from what seems like a never ending job search, I headed down to the First Niagara Center for Day 2 of the Buffalo Sabres 2012 Development Camp. While I missed some of the first session, I was able to take a few notes and quite
Sab(re)metrics: Projecting A Grigorenko
Claimed to be a top 2 player by many scouting services as recently as February, the precipitous draft drop of Mikhail Grigorenko last Friday was quite a surprise. Without moving from their 12th overall pick, the Buffalo Sabres were able snag a top 3 forward talent who even has discussed