Review by Budd Bailey “Inexact Science.” When it comes to the National Hockey League draft, you’ve got that right. It’s never easy to predict the future when it comes to…
Review by Budd Bailey Veteran hockey fans probably remember the name of Brian McFarlane. On this side of the border, Brian worked on some of the early hockey television broadcasts…
At long last, the Jack Eichel saga has mercifully come to an end. The Buffalo Sabres on Thursday dealt their embattled ex-captain and a 2023 third-round draft pick to the…
By Budd Bailey Phil Housley of the Sabres Taken in Round 1 in 1982 The next pick: It’s fair to say the Blackhawks were hoping Housley slipped a pick. They…
By Budd Bailey Mike Ramsey of the Sabres Taken in Round 1 in 1979 The next pick: Defenseman Paul Reinhart was one of the best offensive defensemen of his day….
Review by Budd Bailey It’s tough to know where to begin when discussing Teemu Selanne’s semi-autobiography, “My Life.” But that word, “semi-autobiography,” seems like a good place to start. Selanne,…
By Budd Bailey Tyler Myers of the Sabres Taken in Round 1 in 2008 The next pick: Defenseman Colten Teubert went at No. 13 to the Kings. Los Angeles probably…
By Budd Bailey Dave Andreychuk of the Sabres Taken in Round 1 in 1982 The next pick: Murray Craven was drafted by Detroit at No. 17, but didn’t stay long….
By Budd Bailey Someone recently watched the recent developments concerning The Curious Case of Jack Eichel, and asked a particularly relevant and interesting question. How does this get resolved? The…
By Budd Bailey Danny Gare of the Sabres Taken in Round 2 in 1974 The next pick: Montreal took Gary MacGregor at No. 30, but couldn’t sign him. He landed…