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Habs Reportedly Looking At Luukkonen In Buffalo For Goaltending Help

Montreal Canadiens goaltender Samuel Montembeault has had a horrendous start to the season, and with no sign of improvement coming from the Habs netminder anytime soon, it is becoming a serious liability to put him in goal.

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3 Takeaways from the Sabres’ 4-1 Loss to the Jets

The Buffalo Sabres continue their Jekyll and Hyde season. They put together impressive wins, only to suffer an embarrassing loss to a low-level team like the Philadelphia Flyers.

NHL News / Field Level Media / December 4

Sabres stare down road woes, try to beat Jets for 2nd time this week

The Buffalo Sabres will try to turn their road record around when they visit the Winnipeg Jets on Friday. The Sabres arrive in Winnipeg after a 5-2 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday in the opener of their season-long six-game road trip that stretches over 12 days.

Isak Rosen News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / December 4

After strong stint in Buffalo, Isak Rosen scoring in Rochester, ready for another recall to Sabres

Eight of the nine skaters followed the puck to the corner boards, leaving Buffalo Sabres prospect Isak Rosen, the Americans’ top scoring threat, with half the ice to himself during a power play.

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Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen News / Daily Faceoff / December 4

How expendable is Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen for the Sabres?

The Buffalo Sabres are dealing with a four-headed monster between the pipes, and it looks like Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen might end up being the odd man out.

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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.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / December 4

Did Dahlin deserve to be ejected for hit on Zegras?

Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin was given a five-minute major for boarding and a game misconduct after checking Philadelphia Flyers forward Trevor Zegras late in the second period of Wednesday’s 5-2 Flyers win.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 4

3 Takeaways from the Sabres’ 5-2 Loss to the Flyers

There may be no greater Jekyll and Hyde team in the NHL than the Buffalo Sabres. They have baffling losses, then come out and beat a couple of good teams like the Winnipeg Jets and the red-hot Minnesota Wild.

Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / December 3

Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin ejected for boarding Trevor Zegras

Buffalo Sabres’ defenseman Rasmus Dahlin was ejected from Wednesday’s game against the Philadelphia Flyers after the Sabres’ captain delivered a hit from behind on forward Trevor Zegras.

Bowen Byram News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / December 3

Sabres’ Bowen Byram scoring goals by playing aggressive style

BUFFALO – Three minutes into the first period of Monday’s 5-1 win, Sabres right wing Jack Quinn zoomed into the Winnipeg Jets zone alongside center Ryan McLeod and defenseman Bowen Byram, who pinched in down the opposite wing.

Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / December 3

Don’t expect the Sabres to trade Thompson, Dahlin any time soon

The Buffalo Sabres are the owners of the longest playoff drought in the NHL by quite a distance, as they have not appeared in the Stanley Cup Playoffs since 2011.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / December 3

Sabres Prospects Who Could Participate in the 2026 World Junior Championship

The 2026 World Junior Championship (WJC) is scheduled to start with preliminary games on Dec. 26 and run through Jan. 5. It’s the biggest tournament in the world, where most players have already been drafted or will be entering the draft that year.

Josh Norris News / Field Level Media / December 2

Flyers minus top scorer in face of Josh Norris, rejuvenated Sabres

The Buffalo Sabres are thrilled to have Josh Norris back in the lineup, to say the least. Norris and the Sabres look to build off one of their best wins of the season Wednesday when they visit the Philadelphia Flyers.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / December 2

3 Takeaways from Sabres’ 5-1 Win Over the Jets

The Buffalo Sabres are at an interesting point in the 2025-26 season. If you told Sabres fans that they would have been ahead of the Florida Panthers and Toronto Maple Leafs in the standings, they would have no doubt jumped at that opportunity.

Josh Norris News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 2

Josh Norris’ immediate response to heroic return in Sabres-Jets

Buffalo Sabres center Josh Norris let his game announce that he was indeed back to action after a lengthy absence. On Monday, the 26-year-old Norris saw action for the first time since suffering a lower-body injury during a season-opening 4-0 loss to the New York Rangers on Oct.

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 1

Sabres Pull Away Early, Hold Off Jets in 5-1 Win

The Buffalo Sabres used a dominant opening frame and steady finishing effort to secure a 5-1 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Dec. 1, 2025. Buffalo controlled the pace early, converted on special teams, and never allowed Winnipeg to fully settle into its game.

Buffalo Sabres News / Field Level Media / December 1

Josh Norris scores twice in his return as Sabres club Jets

In his return to the Sabres line-up, Josh Norris had two goals and an assist as Buffalo crushed the visiting Winnipeg Jets 5-1 Monday night. Jason Zucker, Bowen Byram, and Alex Tuch also scored for the Sabres.

Josh Norris News / Field Level Media / December 1

Sabres C Josh Norris (upper body) returns from 24-game absence

Oft-injured center Josh Norris is back in the Buffalo Sabres' lineup after recovering from an upper-body issue he sustained in the season opener. Wingers Zach Benson and Tage Thompson flanked Norris on the top line at morning skate as the Sabres prepared to host the Winnipeg Jets on Monday night.

Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 1

Sabres to activate Josh Norris from injured reserve

Sabres center Joshua Norris will make his return to the lineup Monday against the Jets, head coach Lindy Ruff confirmed to reporters (including Rachel Lenzi of The Buffalo News).

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

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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.

Connor Bedard News / Yardbarker / November 22

Blackhawks' Connor Bedard reaches career milestone despite loss

The Chicago Blackhawks have nothing to celebrate after suffering a 9-3 loss to the Buffalo Sabres on Friday night.

Jets will be tested without star goaltender Connor Hellebuyck

Flames' Sam Honzek to miss up to six months with upper-body injury

OHL player suspended for rest of the season after slashing opponent in head

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Buffalo Sabres News / Last Word On Sports / November 17

Buffalo Sabres Defenceman Going to Miss Time With Injury

Buffalo Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff announced Monday afternoon that defenceman Michael Kesselring is being evaluated for an injury he sustained against the Detroit Red Wings.

Tage Thompson News / NHL Trade Talk / November 17

Sabres Pushing Back on Tage Thompson Trade Talk

The Tage Thompson chatter is heating up again, but the Buffalo Sabres have zero interest in trading their franchise center. Sportsnet insider Elliotte Friedman reports that won’t change unless directly forced by the player himself — and anyone close to the situation will tell you that’s not where things stand.