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An abysmal week last week has put the Sabres in a challenging spot. They currently sit at 14th in the Eastern Conference and there are not many positives to build off of. They've been hit with the injury bug, while not being able to put the puck in the back of the net on a [...]
The Buffalo Sabres sat at 9-10-2 coming into this week with a big four game slate looming. They needed as many points as they could get, knowing they are starting to slip in the standings. It would be a tough challenges as three of the four games are on the road.
After going 1-1-1 last week, the Sabres have an even busier week with four more games upcoming. It'll be a challenge as three of those games are on the road. However, it doesn't seemed to matter where they play as they are 5-5-0 at home compared to 4-5-2 on the road.
The Buffalo Sabres had a busy Thanksgiving weekend as they had three games in four days. With games starting on Wednesday and the only day off being Thanksgiving Day, it was clear they would have their work cut out for them. Sabres fans were excited to see how the team would look coming off a [...]
It was evident throughout the 2022-23 season that rookie defensemen Owen Power is going to be a special player for the Buffalo Sabres. For a 20-year-old, he showed fantastic skating, vision, and defensive IQ. While he made some mistakes (as rookies do), he showed why he was the first overall pick in the 2021 NHL [...]
There's just two weeks until the NHL trade deadline, and we've already seen some big trades. Bo Horvat and Vladimir Tarasenko have already found new homes, but others have yet to have been moved. The Buffalo Sabres are fighting for a playoff spot and could be in the market to make a trade.
Football Articles
40-Yard Dash 10-Yard Split Vertical Jump Broad Jump 3-Cone Drill Height Weight Wingspan Hand Size TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD 6'2″ 210 lbs TBD TBD *Unknown information will come out at the NFL Draft Combine Overview The 22-year old safety out of the University of Minnesota, Tyler Nubin, garnered some attention early in the scouting [...]
The Buffalo Bills are on a bye this week, so it's the perfect time to start looking at potential targets for the upcoming draft. The Bills will, most likely, have ten picks in this upcoming draft with plenty of holes to fill for the 2024 season.
Whether you've been a Bills fan for 50 years or 10 years, you should know about Tyrod Taylor and what he did for this organization. He was a light of hope during the longest playoff drought in Buffalo Bills history, and he eventually helped lead this team back to the playoffs in 2017.
The Buffalo Bills season got off to a rocky start with a tough 22-16 loss to the New York Jets but have since bounced back nicely. They've won three in a row with an average margin of a victory of 30 points. It appears that both sides of the ball are rolling but, as we [...]
The Buffalo Bills made some moves this off-season in regards to the wide receiver position. They added four new weapons to compete with Khalil Shakir for playing time, behind Stefon Diggs and Gabe Davis. Two of the new additions, Deonte Harty and Trent Sherfield, have solidified their spots on the depth chart.
Last off-season, the Buffalo Bills selected cornerback Kaiir Elam in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft. With the selection, many fans and analysts were under the impression that Elam would take over as cornerback #2 for the foreseeable future. That hasn't been the case so far.
With the 150th pick in the 2023 NFL Draft the Buffalo Bills selected wide receiver Justin Shorter from the University of Florida. Another Florida Gator is heading to Buffalo. This time it's a 6'4″ potential red zone weapon for Josh Allen to utilize. Justin Shorter was a top-30 visit that also had a private workout [...]
NFL Draft season is an exciting time for every team. It doesn't matter if you lost in the Super Bowl or had the worst record in the league, everyone is starting fresh. New faces are ready to create new excitement. Whether you've listened to analysts or watched tape for the past few months, you've most [...]
40-Yard Dash 10-Yard Split Vertical Jump Broad Jump 3-Cone Drill Height Weight Wingspan Hand Size 4.49 sec 1.56 sec 34″ 10'2″ N/A 5'11" 173 lb 74 1/2″ 8 3/4″ Overview Jordan Addison started his college career at the University of Pittsburgh in 2020. He impressed as impressed as a freshman, posting 60 receptions for 666 [...]
40-Yard Dash 10-Yard Split Vertical Jump Broad Jump 3-Cone Drill Height Weight Wingspan Hand Size 4.42 sec 1.53 sec 35.5″ 10'7″ N/A 5'9″ 182 lb 72 1/4″ 9 1/4″ Overview Zay Flowers started his Boston College career quietly as he played in 13 games (only starting in two) as a freshman.
Measurements & Combine Results 40-Yard Dash 10-Yard Split Vertical Jump Broad Jump 3-Cone Drill Height Weight Wingspan Hand Size 4.38 Seconds 1.55 Seconds 39.5″ 10'9″ 6.9 Seconds 5'11" 183 lbs. N/A 9″ Overview Marvin Mims Jr. has played the last three seasons at the University of Oklahoma, leading their team in receiving yards in each [...]
Measurements & Combine Results 40-Yard Dash 10-Yard Split Vertical Jump Broad Jump 3-Cone Drill Height Weight Wingspan Hand Size 4.49 Seconds 1.49 Seconds N/A 10'1″ N/A 5'8 3/8″ 163 lbs 72 3/4″ 8 7/8″ Overview A top-30 visit for the Buffalo Bills, Nathaniel "Tank" Dell is a redshirt senior from Daytona Beach, Florida.
Earlier today the Buffalo Bills announced that defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier plans to take next season off from coaching. It's weird timing as we're already at the end of February, the NFL Draft combine is starting, and most of the top coordinators have signed elsewhere.
It's been 12 weeks since the Miami Dolphins beat the Buffalo Bills in Miami to take the lead in the AFC East. Now, in Week 15, the Bills are back on top. Two straight losses from the Dolphins have opened the door for the Bills to take a three game lead in the AFC East.
Prior to the 2022-23 NFL season, many fans had the New York Giants towards the bottom of the league, myself included. After a 6-1 start, many fans were pleasantly surprised. At that point, quarterback Daniel Jones had a 2:1 touchdown to turnover ratio as he used both his arm and legs to help the Giants get off to this fantastic start.
In March of 2022, the Buffalo Bills decided to cut wide receiver Cole Beasley after a tough season. Reports came out saying it was due to off-the-field issues and some of his worst statistics since joining the team. He joined the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in September 2022, but that stint didn't last long, as he played only two games before retiring.
The Big Ben and Joe Flacco days are over in the AFC North now, but it is still one of the closest divisions in the NFL. Four teams with elite superstars believe they can win it this year.
The NFC South saw a lot of changes this off-season with stars leaving and joining like crazy. Tom Brady faked a retirement and now the NFC South will continue to run through Tampa. Will there be a team to knock off the GOAT?
A division with a lot of unknowns, the AFC South could be close this season. Young quarterbacks, elite running backs, and young defensive linemen are showcased in this division. Who will come out on top? I break down the offseason moves and predict each AFC South team's season in this preview.
The NFC North has been dominated by Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers for a while now. With big time players moving in-division, the NFC North could be close this year. Here's a look at what each team did this offseason, and how I believe they will finish in this NFC North preview.
The AFC East has gained a new look since Tom Brady left for Tampa. Four young quarterbacks look to be their teams answer for the next decade as they battle for the title: AFC East Champions. Big stars enter the division this year.
The NFC East is the most successful division in NFL history, and all four teams are looking to add to that success. One team has a new regime in charge, one has a new name, another added major talent, and the last lost some talent.
The AFC West made some major changes this off-season making it the toughest division in football. Every team believes they are super bowl contenders, and rightfully so. This division has superstar quarterbacks, dynamic play-makers, elite pass rushers, and just about anything else you can think of. So who will come out on top?
The NFC West is one of the toughest divisions in football. The Super Bowl Champion LA Rams, San Francisco 49ers, Arizona Cardinals, and Seattle Seahawks all made big moves this off-season. With three of the four teams believing they can win the division this year, there's a lot to break down.
Week 0 of the college football season finally came to us this weekend. With only a handful of teams playing, we got a chance to see some teams that normally don't get the spotlight on college gameday. One of those games involved the Wyoming Cowboys heading to Illinois to take on Bret Bielema and the Fighting Illini.
Basketball Articles
Around the Block Network NBA writer Ben Shoop continues his look at NBA Draft prospects with a player profile on Amen Thompson.
Last time we saw Brandon Miller play, he struggled. He's still a top-three talent in the 2023 NBA Draft Class so here's a look at his profile.
Scoot Henderson has become made a name for himself and is now entering the NBA Draft. Let's take a look at the guard's skills and profile.
Consensus #1 pick Victor Wembanyama is a polarizing prospect and is generating huge expectations. Let's take a look at the 7'5" French hooper.
Last weekend was the start of the NBA playoffs, and it began with a bang. Two great games took place with the Knicks narrowly beating the Cavaliers, and the Kings defeating the Warriors in a nailbiter. The weekend wasn't all good though as charges took over as the big headline of the NBA playoffs so far.
There's no debate that the NBA trade deadline is the craziest in all of sports. This year was no different. Big names were moved as fans were scrambling to figure out what was happening. Trades were coming at an unforgettable rate, creating a memorable trade deadline for fans and players alike.
One year ago today would mark the last day the Brooklyn Nets had Kyrie Irving, James Harden, and Kevin Durant. Today, they have none of them. They moved on from James Harden on February 10th, 2022. This past week, they moved Kyrie Irving to Dallas.
The NBA is known to have one of the crazier trade deadlines in all of sports as teams are making their last moves to hopefully make them future champions. With the Rudy Gobert trade creating a confusing market, the NBA trades at the deadline should be crazy.
This past season many young players have started to make their mark in the NBA. With players like LeBron James, Kevin Durant, and James Harden all getting older, many people are wondering who are the next players to take over the league.
The MVP award candidates have been announced: Nikola Jokic, Joel Embiid, and Giannis Antetokounmpo. When I look at that list, I can't help but notice a player missing. All year he has been overlooked as a real MVP award candidate. Now, he is left off the finalist list: Luka Doncic, the young superstar.
The first round of 2022 NBA playoffs is officially underway. With key injuries to some teams, the first round could get very interesting. Some teams are being undervalued, while some are overvalued. The only thing we know is that history will be made.