“This moment means everything to me, but it’s not just about the wins—it’s about what we’ve built together as a team. Through every challenge, we’ve stuck together. We’ve shown what we’re capable of, and now, it’s time to take the next step, push harder, and bring a championship back to Buffalo. We’ve done it before, and we’ll keep doing it.”
— Sean McDermott, reflecting on his 100 wins and the journey with the team.
Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott and general manager Brandon Beane have reached a major milestone, with their
McDermott, in particular, has proven to be a key architect in the Bills’ transformation, with 100 wins (including playoff victories) to his name. He joins an exclusive group of
In an emotional moment in the locker room,
“This moment means everything to me, but it’s not just about the wins—it’s about what we’ve built together as a team. Through every challenge, we’ve stuck together. We’ve shown what we’re capable of, and now, it’s time to take the next step, push harder, and bring a championship back to Buffalo. We’ve done it before, and we’ll keep doing it.”
His words resonated deeply with fans and players alike, as McDermott’s leadership has been instrumental in the Bills’ success over the years. This 100th win is not just a statistic—it’s a testament to the team’s resilience, the foundation laid by
Of the 100 wins, 90 have come with Josh Allen leading the way
. Tyrod Taylor contributed eight wins, while Matt Barkley and Nathan Peterman each secured a victory during their brief starting stints.
With Josh Allen continuing to evolve into one of the league’s premier quarterbacks, the future looks bright for
The 100th win
is just a stepping stone for McDermott and the Bills. With the team firmly in the playoff race, the ultimate goal is clear—bring the Super Bowl to Buffalo. As
With the foundation they’ve built, the Bills are not just looking to win regular-season games—they’re chasing a championship. Fans are excited, the team is motivated, and
Shea Theodore and Brayden McNabb have been with the Vegas Golden Knights since (say it with me, class), “Day F*****g One.” The duo has provided a yin-and-yang style for Vegas. For Theodore, he was the offensive facilitator who could also function on the power play. Gotta set up those rebounds, you know? McNabb was the stay-at-home defenseman who could also surprise people with the occasional goal.
However, it appears that both Misfits are leading the defensive charge for the Golden Knights. In fact, they’re the league’s best in one particular statistic.
Best defensive pairings by lowest goals against per 60. (With at least 150 minutes played together 5 on 5).
Of course, this was before Sunday’s slate of games. The Golden Knights lost to the Minnesota Wild in overtime, 3-2. Still, there are plenty of layers to this.
Some people might look at the Goals Against Per 60 Minutes and say that McNabb is carrying the load. After all, 1,333 blocked shots, 295 takeaways, and 1,384 hits in his nine-year Golden Knights career will indicate that he’s one of the most underrated defensemen in the NHL. However, Shea Theodore has drastically improved his defense.
Currently, Theodore has 31 blocked shots in 18 games this season. He’s been getting more involved in Bruce Cassidy’s defensive system, taking the pressure off the goaltending. That’s a promising sign since the goalies are a patchwork unit. Without Adin Hill, you’re dealing with a hodgepodge group that needs a veteran presence like Theodore to step up.
Before Sunday’s game against the Wild, Theodore and McNabb allowed 0.89 Goals Against Per 60 Minutes in 5-on-5 situations. That was the best in the NHL, beating out Winnipeg’s pair of Logan Stanley and Neal Pionk. While the Jets’ pair has Connor Hellebuyck in net, the Golden Knights don’t have such a luxury.
As mentioned, the current Golden Knights goaltending group is mere patchwork. Akira Schmid is good at times, yet he can also have his bad moments. Carl Lindbom needs more seasoning at the AHL level, while we don’t know what to expect from Carter Hart after a year-long absence from the NHL.
That’s what makes Theodore and McNabb stand out more. They’ve picked up the slack and denied opposing teams scoring chances. It’s part of why Schmid can have excellent nights like Saturday, where he stopped 22 of 23 shots.
Some people might point at this and say that Cassidy has a solid system. Sure, that’s certainly the case. However, you can’t have a functioning system without viable players. That’s where Theodore and McNabb come in, providing unrivaled leadership and versatility.
When the Golden Knights lost Alex Pietrangelo for the season, there were questions about whether the blue line would hold up. They lost their locker room leader and that doesn’t appear to be changing any time soon. Sometimes, it takes a couple of Misfits to step in and take the reins. So far, it’s helping the Golden Knights in every defensive aspect.
Almost like they’ve been a fit all along.