Author Archive for Steve Bukowski
Currently a college sophomore in Erie, Pennsylvania. Born and raised in Buffalo, New York and a passionate sports fan- raised on Sabres hockey, Bills football, and Yankees baseball. Studying to be a high-school history teacher, where he plans on wearing a hockey jersey every casual Friday.
Sabres outlast Preds- BUF 1, NSH 0
The Buffalo Sabres and goalie Ryan Miller recorded their first shut-out of the season, blanking the Predators 1-0 at Sommet Center in Nashville, TN. This game was again a battle of defense and goaltending, and waiting for the first goalie to flinch. Both netminders performed in stellar fashion, with Miller blocking all 25 Nashville shots [...]
Buffalo Proves Endurance, Tops Phoenix 2-1
The game between the Buffalo Sabres and Phoenix Coyotes on 10-08-09 could be aptly described as a test of endurance, which the Sabres passed with flying colors en route to a 2-1 win over Phoenix. A sold-out HSBC Arena, [18,690 strong], witnessed the contest that featured a score of penalty minutes, fighting, and creative puck [...]
Habs Get Lucky, Top Sabres 2-1 in OT
Now, I’m all for giving credit to a team when it’s due. I could say that the Canadiens played well [and they did], that the Sabres played well [they did, also], and that the Canadiens win was well-deserved. But, I’m going to run down the facts before I get into my opinions. Buffalo scored first, [...]
Sabres Roster Finalized
As the home and season opener is slated for this upcoming Saturday, the 3rd of October, Lindy Ruff and the Buffalo Sabres have released their final roster for the upcoming season. The roster does not hold any surprises, although several bubble players [like Gerbe and Weber] have been sent back to Maine to play with [...]
Sound the Alarm
‘Canes country, it is almost time to hear the air raid siren once again. While the preseason thus far has been a little sub-par, there is no reason to get worried at all in Raleigh. In fact, after shocking the NHL with a surprise, Cinderella-esque run to the Eastern Conference Finals, there is a lot [...]
Six Sabres Sent Packing to Juniors
Sabres GM Darcy Regier announced today that six prospects of the team have been sent back to their Junior teams, including 2009 first-round draft pick Zack Kassian. This slims Buffalo’s roster down to 50 just before tonight’s preseason opener against the Washington Capitals. Here is the list of players sent packing: Zack Kassian (Peterborough Petes, [...]
Return of the Blue and Gold
“Warning: the Buffalo Sabres have the NHL right where they want them. Overlooking them.” NHL staff writer John McGourty wrote that in an nhl.com article that was published today, 09-16-09. I’ve been searching for a phrase to sum up how I’ve perceived this year’s squad, and I like how McGourty wrote it. He also writes, [...]
Farewell to an Icon
I’m sure we can all remember our first NHL game. Mine was with my Dad and a co-worker of his, and all I can honestly remember is the bright orange seats of Memorial Auditorium, and the three of us sitting in the nosebleed seats high above the ice. Granted, the memory only lasts for about [...]
