By Budd Bailey, Buffalo Sports Page Columnist James Patrick – Signed by the Sabres in 1998 James Patrick was 35 years old when he arrived in Buffalo in 1998. He…
Buffalo’s Biggest Free Agents: No. 57
An uncertain future for the Sabres
By Budd Bailey, Buffalo Sports Page Columnist A couple of months ago, the proverbial unnamed source told me that he thought the most under-covered story in the local media during…
Changes at the top
By Budd Bailey, Buffalo Sports Page Columnist There’s one absolute rule that can be applied to almost any business, organization, or institution. Stability is good. Constant change is bad. For…
Buffalo’s Biggest Free Agents: No. 60
By Budd Bailey, Buffalo Sports Page Columnist 60. Dixon Ward – Signed by the Sabres in 1995 Dixon Ward was one of those hockey players who simply needed an opportunity…
Some answers, at least
By Budd Bailey, Buffalo Sports Page Columnist The oddest season in the 50-year history of the Buffalo Sabres came to an end on Monday. They missed the playoffs not on…
Buffalo’s Biggest Free Agents: No. 73
By Budd Bailey, Buffalo Sports Page Columnist Jordan Leopold – Signed by the Sabres in 2010 The Sabres needed a little offensive help from their defensemen as they prepared for…
Buffalo’s Biggest Free Agents: No. 78
By Budd Bailey, Buffalo Sports Page Columnist Jaroslav Spacek – Signed by the Sabres in 2006 The Sabres needed a little help on defense in the summer of 2006. They…
The Scotty Shuffle
By Budd Bailey, Buffalo Sports Page Columnist Here’s a story that’s been keeping a social distance from the public for 34 years. Call it, “How I Became a Hyphenate in…
Buffalo’s Biggest Free Agents: No. 80
By Budd Bailey, Buffalo Sports Page Columnist Rick Dudley – Signed by the Sabres in 1971 The news that the Sabres had signed Rick Dudley to a contract didn’t receive…
Buffalo’s Biggest Free Agents: No. 81
By Budd Bailey, Buffalo Sports Page Columnist Richie Dunn – Signed by the Sabres in 1977 and 1985 Who says nice guys finish last? Richie Dunn, a man who spent…
Buffalo’s Biggest Free Agents: No. 82
By Budd Bailey, Buffalo Sports Page Columnist Randy Burridge – Signed by the Sabres in 1995 It seemed like Randy Burridge was destined to play for the Sabres someday. It…
Imaginary Sabre
By Budd Bailey, Buffalo Sports Page Columnist The imaginary call came in from the blue. “Hi, Budd, it’s Kim Pegula. You may have noticed that we’ve been having some troubles…
Buffalo’s Biggest Free Agents: No. 84
By Budd Bailey, Buffalo Sports Page Columnist Brian Gionta – Signed by the Sabres in 2014 The Sabres were obviously at the start of a rebuilding program in the summer…
Buffalo’s Biggest Free Agents: No. 85
By Budd Bailey, Buffalo Sports Page Dave Andreychuk – Signed by the Sabres in 2000 The Sabres sensed that their window of opportunity was closing in 2000. They had a…
