Sabres Strengthen Defense, Ready for Playoffs

0:00It's March 7th, here's your NHL news in two minutes. The Buffalo Sabers General Manager, Jarmo Kekalainen, made moves at the NHL trade deadline to toughen up his team. No longer content to be pushed around, he targeted size and depth ahead of a playoff push. The Sabers sit at 37 wins, 19 losses, and 6 overtime losses, tied for first in the Atlantic Division. Earlier this month, Buffalo was dead last in the division, but Kekalainen took over as general manager on December 15th. Since then, they posted the league's best record of 23 wins, five losses, and two ties, surging toward their first playoff since the 2010–2011 season. Kekalainen praised the group's compete level and character, crediting them for the turnaround. He aimed higher than just qualifying, wanting true contender status. The trades reward that effort, without disrupting team chemistry, Buffalo picked up big defensemen, Logan Stanley, who's 6 feet 7 and 231 pounds, and veteran Luke Shen, a two-time Stanley.

1:03Cup winner from the Winnipeg Jets. They also grabbed forward Sam Kerrick from the New York Rangers and Tanner Pearson from the Jets, all for draft picks and prospects. Now stronger on defense and up front, the Sabers feel ready for postseason battles. Officials say these additions protect the net and handle key face-offs, boosting their chances deep into spring. Like thanks to today's sponsor, see the description for more. When you need a moment alone, just lay back and listen. S-O-L-L-I-SOLYPELLOW.com.