Buffalo Sabres: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Josh Norris News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / December 1

With Josh Norris ready to play, Sabres must make lineup change, roster move

BUFFALO – The night before his first game in 53 days, Sabres center Josh Norris acknowledged he couldn’t sleep well – “I was a little anxious,” he said – and woke up early.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 30

Jets, Sabres look to follow up Saturday wins in Buffalo clash

The Winnipeg Jets and the host Sabres both hope that wins in their most recent outings can help ignite offenses that have been dormant lately when the clubs meet Monday night in Buffalo.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / November 30

Colten Ellis likely to start again; Noah Ostlund uses ‘sick’ move

BUFFALO – Following a four-game break, goalie Colten Ellis looked sharp throughout Saturday’s 3-2 shootout victory in Minnesota, stopping 22 shots, including the last 14 he faced, as the Sabres ended the Wild’s seven-game winning streak.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / November 30

Sabres Need to Make a Choice On Their Goaltending

For some reason or another, Buffalo Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams refuses to make a decision on the goaltending situation, and it is holding the team back.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 29

Sabres win in shootout to cool off Wild

Beck Malenstyn and Josh Doan scored in regulation and the visiting Buffalo Sabres won 3-2 in a shootout to end the Minnesota Wild's seven-game winning streak on Saturday night in St.

NHL News / Yardbarker

Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

Alexandar Georgiev News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / November 29

After spending preseason with Sabres, Alexandar Georgiev made positive impression in Rochester

While goalie Alexandar Georgiev played just two games for Rochester before the Buffalo Sabres terminated his contract earlier this week, he left a strong impression on Americans coach Mike Leone.

NHL News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / November 28

Tage Thompson fights Stefan Noesen in Sabres’ shutout loss to Devils; Mattias Samuelsson leaves injured

BUFFALO – Before their first game against the New Jersey Devils since the Sabres let winger Stefan Noesen get away with hitting Tage Thompson in the head and concussing him last season, some of the center’s teammates volunteered to fight.

Buffalo Sabres News / Yardbarker / November 28

Sabres' only hope for success is change in ownership

Sabres' only hope for success is if Terry Pegula sells the team

Bad teams that are always bad tend to stay bad for a reason. You just have to pinpoint what that reason is. It usually starts at the top of the organization. That is the case for the once-proud Buffalo Sabres franchise.

Jake Allen records 42-save shutout as Devils blank Sabres

Rangers give the rest of the NHL reason to take notice

Connor McDavid made an egregious mistake with Oilers

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Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / November 28

Sabres Cannot Find Success On the Road This Season

The Buffalo Sabres are coming off another road loss, this time 4-2 to the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Sabres’ overall record falls to 9-10-4 (22 points), and their road record drops to a league-worst 1-6-2.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 27

Top and bottom Eastern Conference teams battle as Devils face Sabres

One of the NHL's best home teams will try to take that success on the road when the New Jersey Devils visit the Buffalo Sabres on Friday.

Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

The '2002-03 New Jersey Devils' quiz

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / November 26

Sabres’ 3 Biggest Takeaways at the Quarter-Point of the Season

We are roughly through the quarter-point of the 2025-26 season, and it has already been a tumultuous road for the Buffalo Sabres. At this point, the fan base is simply happy to be above their rivals, the Toronto Maple Leafs, in the standings even if that means being in 15th in the Eastern Conference.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / November 26

NHL Predictions: Nov 26 Buffalo Sabres vs Pittsburgh Penguins

The Penguins face the Sabres in a high-octane showdown. Welcome back to NHL Predictions here at Last Word On Hockey! Each day, we provide in-depth analysis, insights, and predictions for all the NHL’s games.

Alexandar Georgiev News / Daily Faceoff / November 25

Former NHLer Alexandar Georgiev signs two-year deal with KHL’s Spartak Moscow

Goaltender Alexandar Georgiev has already found a new home, as he’s signed a two-year contract with Spartak Moscow in the KHL. Georgiev was a free agent after the termination of his one-year, $825,000 contract with the Buffalo Sabres on Monday.

Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / November 24

The Sabres are finally getting some offense

Don’t look now, but the perennially moribund Buffalo Sabres are starting to show signs of life. After having only won five of their first 17 games, the Sabres have taken four of their last five and climbed out of the Atlantic Division’s basement (with special thanks to the swooning Toronto Maple Leafs).

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Owen Power News / NHL Trade Talk / November 24

Insider Believes Owen Power is in Need of a Fresh Start

The Buffalo Sabres have been playing a better brand of hockey lately, yet they’re still dead last in the Eastern Conference with an 8-9-4 record, and it’s hard to envision them surging past any of the teams in front of them.

Alexandar Georgiev News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 23

Sabres place Alexander Georgiev on waivers, headed to KHL

Georgiev was waived last month where he subsequently cleared and joined the AHL Rochester Americans.

Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 23

Sabres activate Zach Benson, assign Isak Rosen to AHL

Ahead of today’s game, the Buffalo Sabres shared that forward Isak Rosen is headed to AHL Rochester, and in a corresponding move, fellow forward Zach Benson

Buffalo Sabres News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 22

Sabres rumors: Buffalo’s goaltending conundrum could lead to trade

It’s rare to see a team roll with three goaltenders for an entire season, and it looks like the Buffalo Sabres might not try to change that trend in the 2025-26 season.

Tage Thompson News / NHL Trade Talk / November 22

Tage Thompson’s 'Respect' Comments Hint at Beef With the Sabres

Tage Thompson’s postgame frustration boiled over in a way that might be a bad sign for the Buffalo Sabres. With so many rumors already surrounding the team, what the organization doesn’t need is their star forward growing frustrated and saying things that suggest he’s not on the same page with his team.