Vanek on his strong start, his favorite player and why he loves Minny
David Amber, Special to ESPN.comThomas Vanek has put that offer sheet controversy behind him with his strong start to the season. He talks to David Amber about the Sabres, his favorite NHL player and why he left his heart in Minnesota.
Story | Conversation | October 22, 2008No shortage of playoff moments for the Broad Street Bullies
David Amber, Special to ESPN.comThe Philadelphia Flyers have had a lot of memorable moments in the playoffs. David Amber pared them down to 10.
Story | Conversation | May 12, 2008Lemieux, Jagr figure prominently in Pens' playoff highlights
David Amber, Special to ESPN.comThe Pittsburgh Penguins have had an ice floe full of memorable moments in the playoffs. David Amber pared them down to 10.
Story | Conversation | May 12, 2008The best overtime playoff games of all time
David Amber, Special to ESPN.comThey are the games that keep you on the edge of your seat as your heart pounds and knees shake. This season, we can expect new hockey heroes to be made in the blink of an eye as the red light goes on. Here's a look at some of the most memorable overtime playoff games in NHL history.
Story | Conversation | April 13, 2008Ranking the playoff goaltenders
David Amber, Special to ESPN.comOne of the most important pieces to any Stanley Cup champion team is goaltending. Who makes the grade this postseason? David Amber ranks the 16 playoff netminders.
Story | Conversation | April 07, 2008Miller talks about moving on, moving forward with Sabres
David Amber, Special to ESPN.comRyan Miller isn't about to use the absence of Chris Drury and Daniel Briere as an excuse for the Sabres' woes. He talks about moving on in this week's Facing Off.
Story | Conversation | November 15, 2007Who tops Roenick and Modano's marks? We've got our list
David Amber, Special to ESPN.comWithin the last few weeks, we've seen Jeremy Roenick and Mike Modano give American-born players a good name. But do they top our list of the best U.S. players?
Story | Conversation | November 13, 2007McCabe believes this is Sabres' series to lose
David Amber, Special to ESPN.comBryan McCabe knows a lot about the Sens and Sabres -- enough to know that Ottawa doesn't have the depth to match Buffalo in the East finals.
Story | Conversation | May 11, 2007Boyle still playing for respect in the NHL
David Amber, Special to ESPN.comWith a self-admitted chip on his shoulder, Bolts defenseman Dan Boyle is still trying to prove he belongs in the NHL.
Story | Conversation | March 28, 2007Ruff's tough-but-fair play still winning over Sabres
David Amber, Special to ESPN.comHe's a fan of Sidney Crosby but not of a potential cage match with Ken Hitchcock. Sabres coach Lindy Ruff checks in with Facing Off.
Story | Conversation | February 08, 2007Barnaby putting up fight for teammates, Cup
David Amber, Special to ESPN.comThe art of being a good teammate? Matthew Barnaby says he has it, but T.O. and Sean Avery are still learning. It's all in Facing Off.
Story | Conversation | January 17, 2007Briere gets past stereotypes ... and that Ovechkin hit
David Amber, Special to ESPN.comDaniel Briere shakes off that hit from Alexander Ovechkin and tells how he's shed that "small man" tag in this week's Facing Off.
Story | Conversation | December 06, 2006Drury believes in Sabres ... and the Yankees
David Amber, Special to ESPN.comChris Drury still idolizes Don Mattingly and believes Jeremy Roenick's mouth is good for the game. It's all in Facing Off.
Story | Conversation | November 01, 2006Q&A with Tim Connolly
David Amber, Special to ESPN.comWhat does Tim Connolly really think about that Darius Kasparaitis hit? The Sabres' center talks about that, and more, in this week's Facing Off.
Story | Conversation | February 02, 2006Controversy in the crease headlines Stars' all-time playoff moments
David Amber, Special to ESPN.comDavid Amber takes a look at the 10 greatest postseason games in Stars' history.
Story | Conversation | May 12, 2008TOP SEARCHES IN OCTOBER
NFL Expert Picks tops ESPN.com searches in October. Did "buffalo sabres" make the list?
