Eastern Conference

http://gty.im/623594428 This NHL season has been action packed. Second year Edmonton Oilers forward, Connor McDavid, looks like an absolute stud, seemingly creating a breakaway opportunity out of thin air. Rookies like Patrik Laine and Auston Matthews have seemingly transitioned to the big leagues without a problem. The NHL is as star studded as…

http://gty.im/466884622 Strong Starts It didn't take long for the 2-0 Chicago Bulls to implement the new style of offense directed by first-year head coach Fred Hoiberg. The difference in pace between a Hoiberg-led offense, to what the Bulls had with former head coach Tom Thibodeau has been evident early. As a result, Chicago looks to be a more…

With the NHL trade deadline still weeks away, the Buffalo Sabres and Winnipeg Jets got the season started with a couple of big names being dealt. Winnipeg sent winger Evander Kane, defenseman Zach Bogosian and goaltending prospect Jason Kasdorf in exchange to Buffalo for defenseman Tyler Myers, winger Drew Stafford, prospects Joel Armia and…

After beginning the season with talks of tanking for the #1 overall pick, the Buffalo Sabres (13-16-2) have changed that trend in recent weeks. The sports scene in Buffalo is starting to heat up. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJN9CCRrtSM Continuing their streak, the Sabres edged the Ottawa Senators 5-4 in a shootout last night. They've won 10…