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The 2003 NHL Entry Draft, perceived as one of the best in league history, churned out a bundle of cornerstone players in the first round–a few were also snagged in round two. And to think, such a coveted collection of players was forced to be put on hold for

For years, the Buffalo Sabres have built from within. One peek at their roster reveals a team that places extreme importance on drafting players and properly preparing them for the future. For better or for worse, it is a strategy that both the general manager Darcy Regier and head coach

They did it. Discarding their miniscule chances and unflattering predictions, the Buffalo Sabres warranted the privilege of joining the Montreal Canadiens and Boston Bruins as the third Northeast Division entree into the postseason. Nathan Gerbe’s two goals, the second of which was likely sparked by Dan Carcillo’s agitating

Baffled by his lack of production, Tyler Ennis remained self-assured of himself and that the goals were bound to arrive. Adamant as he was, the rookie still had an arduous nuisance of going from statement to function. Beneath the hot arena lights of the Wells Fargo Center, Ennis salvaged a

It might be the first playoff game the Buffalo Sabres had to win, but their regular season was filled with these urgent moments. Victory for the Philadelphia Flyers meant that one foot would be into the next round for the defending Eastern Conference Champions. Ignoring Game Two, the goaltenders have

Always viewed as a luxury, secondary scoring is a must-have commodity for any NHL club planning to withstand more than one round of the playoffs. Some of the brightest young talents in the sport today are operating in the shadows of first-liners and more popular reputations. Forgetting them would be