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After a slow start in the series and in the first period Wednesday night, the Florida Panthers got back to their team personality: Skilled, fast and physical.

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Devon Levi News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / 16 hours ago

In grueling, high-stakes games, Sabres goalie prospect Devon Levi dazzles for Rochester Amerks

When the Syracuse Crunch increased its lead to a commanding 3-0 over the Americans on Saturday, goalie Devon Levi’s mind, only naturally, flashed to the summer.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / 21 hours ago

The Sabres’ Problem With the 11th Pick in the 2024 NHL Draft

For teams on the outside of the NHL Playoffs, the focus has rightfully shifted to June’s NHL Draft. Most teams at the top of the draft likely have their lists ready to go and are excited to add a good young player.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Now / 23 hours ago

Sabres Grades: Prospects and Depth

The 2023-2024 NHL season was an underwhelming one in Buffalo. The Sabres underperformed as a team, resulting in a new coach and inevitable changes to the roster moving forward.

Bowen Byram News / The Hockey Writers / May 7

Buffalo Sabres 2023-24 Player Report Cards: Bowen Byram

It is never an easy time being traded to a new team, and it is even less easy being moved from a championship-caliber roster, to a playoff bubble team.

Matthew Savoie News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / May 4

Sabres prospect Matt Savoie finishing junior career on tear with Moose Jaw

On Feb. 2, the Prince Albert Raiders held Buffalo Sabres prospect Matt Savoie pointless in their 3-1 loss to the Moose Jaw Warriors. What’s so significant about that?

Alex Tuch News / The Hockey Writers / May 1

Buffalo Sabres 2023-24 Player Report Card: Alex Tuch

The 2023-24 season forgettable at best for the Buffalo Sabres and just about all of their players. Minus a few notable exceptions, everyone who donned the blue and gold this season underwhelmed in one way or another and doing report cards as we have in the past might seem silly this time around.

Vsevolod Komarov News / Buffalo Hockey Now / May 1

Sabres Prospect Named Defenseman of the Year

The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League announced that Buffalo Sabres prospect Vsevolod Komarov has been named Defenseman of the Year. The Russian defenseman registered 69 points in 60 games for the Quebec Remparts and the Drummondville Voltigeurs this past season.

Tage Thompson News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / April 30

By end of difficult season, Sabres’ Tage Thompson became elite scorer again

BUFFALO – By the end of a trying season, Sabres center Tage Thompson recaptured the slick form that made him one of the NHL’s elite scorers last year. To wit: in his final 28 games, he recorded 14 goals and 27 points.

Zach Benson News / The Hockey Writers / April 30

Buffalo Sabres 2023-24 Player Report Card: Zach Benson

With the regular season well over, the time to reflect back and look at the performances of the players has come. When the 2023-24 campaign started, the Buffalo Sabres had a surprise rookie stun them and make the roster out of training camp as he impressed them throughout the preseason.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 30

3 Belleville Senators to Watch in the Calder Cup Playoffs

For the first time since moving from Binghamton, the Belleville Senators qualified for the second round of the American Hockey League’s (AHL) Calder Cup Playoffs, defeating the Toronto Marlies three games to two.

Devon Levi News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / April 28

Faceoffs, tips doom Rochester in loss; Devon Levi shines for Amerks

On the bench in overtime, coach Seth Appert heard it. Center Tyson Kozak touched the puck, seemingly negating an icing call against the Americans. Instead, the officials let the icing stand, sending the faceoff into the Rochester zone.

Devon Levi News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / April 26

Sabres prospect Devon Levi dazzles in playoff debut as Rochester grabs lead

Following the Calder Cup Playoffs, Devon Levi will likely bid adieu to the minors for good. In his brief time here, the Sabres prospect has morphed into the Americans’ backbone, emerging as one of the AHL’s elite goalies.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / April 26

Will Lindy Ruff have input in trades, other roster decisions?

BUFFALO – It’s no secret Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams leaned heavily on former coach Don Granato for roster decisions. Adams regularly signed or traded for players Granato had connections to, often from his days coaching junior with the US National Team Development Program.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / April 25

3 Buffalo Sabres Who Could Thrive Under Lindy Ruff

On Tuesday (April 23), the Buffalo Sabres officially re-introduced Lindy Ruff as their next head coach, and whether it was Ruff talking about the talent on this team, the need for commitment and connection from the start of training camp, or getting to the next level, there were many takeaways from his Tuesday press conference at KeyBank Center.

Nikita Novikov News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / April 25

Rochester rookie Nikita Novikov looks like special Sabres defense prospect

Buffalo Sabres defense prospect Nikita Novikov displayed special offensive instincts throughout his first regular season in North America. “Borderline high-end,” said coach Seth Appert, whose Americans open the Calder Cup Playoffs on Friday at Blue Cross Arena in a best-of-five series against the Syracuse Crunch.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / April 25

NHL Rumors: Buffalo Sabres, and the St. Louis Blues

Alexander Nilsson: Buffalo Sabres pending UFA forward Victor Olofsson confirms to Expressen.se that he’ll be testing the open market this offseason. Olofsson said that last season was frustrating and a disappointment and that he feels he can still contribute to an NHL team.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / April 24

3 Sabres Players Who Might Struggle Under Lindy Ruff

The Buffalo Sabres recently announced that they re-hired Lindy Ruff as their newest head coach, and as he was introduced to the media and city once again, there were some discussions about his coaching style.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Forkball / April 24

Buffalo Sabres in 'Win Now' Mode with Lindy Ruff Returning as Head Coach

Oh, what a difference 11 years make. It’s also interesting how things can come full circle. This is especially true when you believe it’s the right move at the right time.

Buffalo Sabres News / Yardbarker / April 23