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4 Buffalo Sabres already fighting to save their spot in the lineup this season

The Buffalo Sabres have gotten off to a slow start, even with three straight wins on the road, and Wednesday night against the Ottawa Senators was one of the worst games of the season.

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Sabres prospect Jake Richard excelling in first weeks with Rochester Amerks

The first goal of Buffalo Sabres prospect Jake Richard’s pro career created some confusion. At first, Richard figured the goal would be credited to the shooter, Americans defenseman Gavin McCarthy, his close friend and a fellow rookie.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Lead / November 5

Which Four Players Do the Buffalo Sabres Rely on the Most?

Preseason expectations for the Buffalo Sabres were high after ending their 14-year playoff drought the prior season. The team has already had its ups and downs, playing in a competitive Atlantic Division.

Connor Hellebuyck News / Sabre Noise / November 5

Buffalo Sabres GM drops postmortem on Connor Hellebuyck trade talks

No matter how intense the Connor Hellebuyck trade rumors became — they reached their peak ahead of the 2026 NHL Draft in late June, at least from a Buffalo Sabres perspective — general manager Jarmo Kekalainen never appeared desperate to make the move.

Nikita Kucherov News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz

Can you name every winner of the Hart Trophy, which honors the most valuable player in the NHL, since 1983?

The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The '2026-27 NHL captains' quiz

Buffalo Sabres News / Sabre Noise / November 5

Former Buffalo Sabres star 'very close' to signing KHL contract

The Buffalo Sabres' search for an offensive spark seemingly isn't going to include a reunion with winger Evander Kane, who made 196 appearances across three years in the organization (2015-18).

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The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

Buffalo Sabres News / Sabre Noise / November 5

Rasmus Dahlin called out by Lindy Ruff after Sabres' loss to Senators

It's exceedingly rare for Rasmus Dahlin to have an off night as negatively impactful as Wednesday night against the Ottawa Senators, and his unfathomable decision to make a risky pinch late in the third period is the main reason the Buffalo Sabres suffered a 2-1 loss.

Lindy Ruff News / Sabre Noise / November 5

Lindy Ruff blasts Buffalo Sabres transition play following loss to Senators

The Buffalo Sabres saw their three-game win streak come to an end on Wednesday night after the Ottawa Senators scored two goals in the final 10 minutes of the game and stole a 2-1 win.

Jason Robertson News / Sabre Noise / November 5

Jason Robertson could be the long-shot blockbuster the Sabres should target

Everyone will point to goaltending as the reason for the Buffalo Sabres' slide to seventh in the Atlantic Division this season, but that covers up another problem Jarmo Kekalainen may be more inclined to address.

Dylan Larkin News / The Hockey Writers / November 4

Sabres News, Rumors and Updates — Larkin Update, Homestand Begins, & More

The Buffalo Sabres are coming off three-straight wins and sweeping their California road trip. They now sit with a 7-4-3 record (17 points), which places them fourth in the Atlantic Division in points percentage.

Josh Norris News / Sabre Noise / November 4

It’s time for Josh Norris to deliver against the team that traded him

The Buffalo Sabres are going to be searching for their fourth straight win on Wednesday night when they take the ice against the Ottawa Senators. This is an important game for the team, but one player might have even more motivation, as Josh Norris will be looking to do something he has yet to do in his career.

Buffalo Sabres News / Sabre Noise / November 3

Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff gives glowing endorsement of Noah Ostlund

Noah Ostlund is early in his second season in the NHL but is already making an impact for the Buffalo Sabres. Head coach Lindy Ruff recently went so far as to call him "a coach's dream." Last season, Ostlund appeared in 60 games and had 27 points as a rookie.

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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.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 3

Sabres seek fourth straight win as they host Senators

The Buffalo Sabres return home with momentum from a solid run and have an eye on climbing further up the standings. The Sabres have a golden chance to achieve both of those goals when they play host to the Ottawa Senators on Wednesday.

Buffalo Sabres News / Sabre Noise / November 3

Treasured Buffalo Sabres prospect called an 'exceptional game manager'

The Buffalo Sabres' foundation is a smart, puck-moving group of defensemen who are capable of impacting every phase of the game. Another player who fits that mold is on the way.