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NHL News / Field Level Media / October 12
Sabres own third period to slip past Panthers 5-3
Tage Thompson had a goal and an assist for the Buffalo Sabres, who made a late push for a 5-3 victory against the visiting Florida Panthers on Monday afternoon.
The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz
How many of the 22 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?
The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000
The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.
NHL News / Sabre Noise / October 12
4 takeaways from Buffalo Sabres' 5-3 win over the Florida Panthers
The Buffalo Sabres dug deep to score a 5-3 win over the Florida Panthers on Monday afternoon, ending a two-game losing streak, but only time will tell whether it was a Pyrrhic victory after Rasmus Dahlin departed early with an injury.
Rasmus Dahlin News / Daily Faceoff / October 12
Sabres’ Dahlin exits game against Panthers with upper-body injury
The Buffalo Sabres were dealt a major blow in the middle of an important early season divisional game in the form of an injury to their captain. Defenseman Rasmus Dahlin exited the Sabres’ Monday matinee contest against the Florida Panthers with an upper-body injury, the team announced.
Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / October 12
Struggling Sabres change lineup again by inserting young forwards 
BUFFALO – After sitting out Saturday’s 4-0 loss to the Utah Mammoth as healthy scratches, forwards Konsta Helenius and Jiri Kulich are in the lineup for this afternoon’s game against the Florida Panthers.
Prokhor Poltapov News / Sabre Noise / October 12
Buffalo Sabres prospect off to sizzling start ahead of potential NHL arrival
Buffalo Sabres fans looking for a little good news in regards to offensive production amid the team's slow start to the new season should look no further than Prokhor Poltapov.
Josh Norris News / Sabre Noise / October 12
Josh Norris reveals a hidden truth about Buffalo Sabres' early struggles
The Buffalo Sabres looked completely overmatched in their last two games, losses to the Dallas Stars and Utah Mammoth by a combined score of 8-1. They certainly didn't resemble the team that took the NHL by storm during the second half of last season.
The defining figure for every NHL franchise
People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.
Lindy Ruff News / The Hockey Writers / October 12
Sabres Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines — Defense Issues, Lindy Ruff Calls Out Players & More
Here are the Buffalo Sabres news, rumors and latest updates for the week of Oct. 12 – Oct. 18, 2026. The Sabres have dropped two straight games, a 4–0 loss to the Dallas Stars and a 4–1 defeat to the Utah Mammoth.
Buffalo Sabres News / Sabre Noise / October 12
NHL EDGE reveals a potential threat at the start of the Sabres 2026-27 season
The Buffalo Sabres are off to a 2-3-0 start through their first five games of the 2026-27 season. There are a couple of interesting storylines to already sweep through this team in the early going, with goaltending struggles from Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen to Owen Power being tied for the leading point-getter at five.
Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / October 11
As Sabres struggle early, Ryan McLeod or Josh Norris could be scratched
BUFFALO – Scratching young players, as coach Lindy Ruff did Saturday, is often the first option to ignite a struggling team. As rookie Konsta Helenius and Jiri Kulich watched, the Sabres fell meekly to the Utah Mammoth.
Buffalo Sabres News / Sabre Noise / October 11
Buffalo Sabres early season trends reveal major reasons for slow start
The Buffalo Sabres are now five games into the 2026-27 season and are currently 2-3 on the season after a 4-1 loss to the Utah Mammoth on Saturday night.
NHL News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / October 10
Sabres lose to Mammoth, still searching for identity: ‘Trying to find who we are’
BUFFALO – Hey, the Sabres finally scored their first power-play of the season on Saturday, a small bright spot in an otherwise forgettable 4-1 loss to the Utah Mammoth.
Buffalo Sabres News / Sabre Noise / October 10
NY Rangers, 2 other teams that should call Buffalo Sabres for goalie help
There are several teams early in the 2026-27 season that have major questions at goalie. All of those teams should be calling the Buffalo Sabres, who ultimately are hoping to acquire Connor Hellebuyck.
Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / October 10
Sabres to scratch Konsta Helenius, Jiri Kulich; Colten Ellis to start in goal
BUFFALO – Fresh off Thursday’s embarrassing 4-0 loss to the Dallas Stars, you expected the Sabres to change their lineup for tonight’s game against Utah Mammoth.
Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / October 10
Sabres Need to Solve Their Luukkonen Problem
The Buffalo Sabres are coming off a 4–0 loss to the Dallas Stars on home ice, a game where they struggled to generate any offense and spent long stretches, especially in the second period, chasing play.
Colten Ellis News / Sabre Noise / October 10
Colten Ellis and two other x-factors for the Buffalo Sabres against Utah
The Buffalo Sabres are coming off by far their worst performance of the season after losing 4-0 to the Dallas Stars. It felt like they were keeping pace early with Dallas, but the second period changed everything as they allowed four goals and never were able to get back into the game.
NHL News / Field Level Media / October 9
Sabres, Mammoth look to bounce back from frustrating defeats
The Buffalo Sabres and visiting Utah Mammoth will each try to recover from early-season drubbings when they meet on Saturday night. Both teams found themselves on the wrong side of the scoreboard even as they outshot their opponents handily.
Matt Villalta News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / October 9
Newcomer Matt Villalta gives Rochester Amerks No. 1 goalie, Sabres depth
Having grinded in the minors for years and occasionally earned trips to the NHL, goalie Matt Villalta symbolizes the new-look Americans. The Buffalo Sabres’ AHL affiliate still has some strong young talent, most notably defenseman Radim Mrtka, the ninth overall pick in 2025.
Buffalo Sabres News / Sabre Noise / October 9
Sabres insider delivers impassioned defense of assistant Seth Appert
Stop blaming Buffalo Sabres assistant coach Seth Appert for the team's power play failures. That's the message from Sabres insider Paul Hamilton, who took
Owen Power News / The Hockey Writers / October 9
Sabres’ Owen Power Developing Into Special Defenseman
The Buffalo Sabres entered the 2026-27 season looking to prove that their surprise playoff appearance a season ago was no fluke. They have talent from the top of the lineup to the bottom, but there are a few pieces that make things go.
Owen Power News / Yardbarker / October 7
Feel the power: Sabres' Owen Power may be on verge of breakout after game-winning goal
Through three games, 2021 No. 1 pick Power has logged five points (four assists and one goal).
Olen Zellweger News / Daily Faceoff / October 2
Sabres’ Olen Zellweger cleared to make Sabres debut against Blackhawks
Positive news for a talented team in the Eastern Conference. When speaking to reporters on Friday, Buffalo Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff announced that defenseman Olen Zellweger has been cleared to return to action.
Louis Crevier News / Daily Faceoff / October 1
Sabres sign Louis Crevier to four-year contract extension
The Buffalo Sabres announced on Thursday that they have come to terms on a four-year contract extension with defenseman Louis Crevier. The new contract
Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 1
Sabres Place Olen Zellweger On IR, Recall Dennis Gilbert
The Buffalo Sabres announced today that defenseman Olen Zellweger has been placed on injured reserve as he deals with a concussion. In a corresponding move, the Sabres recalled defenseman Dennis Gilbert from their AHL affiliate, the Rochester Americans.
Conor Sheary News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 29
Sabres Place Conor Sheary On Waivers
Despite never filling a major lineup role, veteran winger Conor Sheary was once a lock to stick in the NHL lineup. Those days seem past, as Sheary has been placed on waivers by the Buffalo Sabres ahead of his 14th professional season per PuckPedia.
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