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On YouTubeBuffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / November 21
Lindy Ruff stresses Mason Geertsen still part of Sabres; Rochester’s Mike Leone takes brief leave of absence 
BUFFALO – When the Sabres waived Mason Geertsen, coach Lindy Ruff, who helped bring the tough guy back to the NHL following a four-year absence, told him he’s still a part of the team.
Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 21
Sabres to activate Jason Zucker from IR
The Sabres are expected to activate winger Jason Zucker from injured reserve before Friday’s matchup with the Blackhawks, according to the team’s website.
NHL News / Field Level Media / November 21
Sabres intent on ramping up physical play vs. Blackhawks
While the Chicago Blackhawks have emerged from their rebuild and are performing more like a consistent playoff team, the Buffalo Sabres still look like they haven't made the playoffs in each of the last 14 seasons.
The 'NHL all-time goal leaders' quiz
How many of the 21 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?
Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / November 20
As Sabres get healthier, difficult roster decisions, even trade, could be made
BUFFALO – Waiving tough guy Mason Geertsen was the easy one. Difficult roster decisions loom for the Sabres as sick and injured players begin to return to the lineup.
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 / November 20
There’s still time for the Sabres to rebound after another tough start
Just more than a month into the 2025-26 regular season, the Buffalo Sabres are in last place in the Eastern Conference. Surprised? You probably aren’t, considering the Sabres are in the midst of an active 14-year playoff drought, the longest in NHL history.
Alex Tuch News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 20
Sabres rumors: Is Alex Tuch the next NHL star to get a contract extension? There’s 1 ‘sizable’ problem
The Buffalo Sabres and Alex Tuch have become the focus of a growing debate, with tension climbing over a potential extension as both sides face one sizable gap in contract talks.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 20
3 Takeaways from the Sabres’ 6-2 Loss to the Flames
We’ve seen this recipe from the Buffalo Sabres before. They win a couple of games, including one against a heavily favored opponent, then everyone wonders if they have finally turned the corner.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / November 20
Tage Thompson rips his own team after loss to Flames: 'Lack of respect for the game of hockey'
Tage Thompson didn’t mince his words about his team’s lack of effort.
Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / November 19
Buffalo Sabres Must Keep Isak Rosen and Noah Östlund on the NHL Roster
The Buffalo Sabres have dealt with injuries since the start of training camp this season. They have over 100 man games missed so far this season, and we’re just 19 games into the 2025-26 season.
NHL News / Last Word On Sports / November 19
NHL Predictions: November 19th Buffalo Sabres vs Calgary Flames
Welcome back to another edition of NHL Predictions, with us here at Last Word On Hockey. Wednesday night’s matchup between the Buffalo Sabres and the Calgary Flames is the first of the year between the clubs.
NHL News / Field Level Media / November 19
East-worst Sabres on uptick ahead of game vs. West-worst Flames
The Buffalo Sabres sit last in the Eastern Conference, but they have plenty of reasons to be confident as they prepare to host the Calgary Flames on Wednesday.
Tage Thompson News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / November 18
Sabres star Tage Thompson attacking game and scoring goals as center
BUFFALO – In each of the last two games, Sabres center Tage Thompson has confidently freewheeled through the neutral zone and carried the puck with authority into enemy territory.
Michael Kesselring News / Daily Faceoff / November 18
Sabres’ Michael Kesselring out for ‘extended period of time’
The Buffalo Sabres and their fans had to wait to see one of their key offseason acquisitions take the ice this year, and now the team is set to be without him for a lengthy stretch of their schedule again.
Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / November 18
Sabres’ Michael Kesselring out ‘weeks’ with injury; Zach Benson ‘doing well’
BUFFALO – Sabres defenseman Michael Kesselring, who left Saturday’s game after suffering a lower-body injury, will be sidelined “an extended period of time,” coach Lindy Ruff said.
Buffalo Sabres News / Field Level Media / November 17
Noah Ostlund nets a pair to help Sabres thump Oilers
Noah Ostlund scored two goals and the Buffalo Sabres defeated the visiting Edmonton Oilers 5-1 on Monday night. Bowen Byram, Beck Malenstyn and Tage Thompson scored for the Sabres, who earned their second consecutive win.
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.
Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 17
Sabres recall Zach Metsa, place Michael Kesselring on IR
The Sabres announced they’ve recalled defenseman Zach Metsa from AHL Rochester. They didn’t have an open roster spot but placed fellow rearguard Michael Kesselring on injured reserve to make one, according to Rachel Lenzi of The Buffalo News.
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.
Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / November 17
Sabres Are a Product of Their Own Failures, Top to Bottom
Year after year, it is the same conversation. The same issues arise, and the Buffalo Sabres manage to find a way to be catastrophic failures in so many ways.
Tage Thompson News / Breakaway on SI / November 13
Sabres Hurting Themselves By Keeping Tage Thompson
The Buffalo Sabres have done this song and dance before. Since 2011, actually, they've been stuck in a Groundhog Day-like cycle of early optimism quickly fading into a season of misery.
Buffalo Sabres News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 11
Worried by Sabres’ poor start? Here’s why you shouldn’t be
The Buffalo Sabres have not made the playoffs since the 2010-11 season. The Sabres were hopeful to break their NHL record drought this year. Although it has been a disappointing campaign so far, but there is no reason to sound the alarm just yet.
Buffalo Sabres News / Last Word On Sports / November 10
Buffalo Sabres Centre to Miss Significant Time with Blood Clot
The Sabres will be down another centre for a significant period of time. Head coach Lindy Ruff said Jiri Kulich is out indefinitely. There is currently no timetable on a return.
Buffalo Sabres News / Breakaway on SI / November 8
Sabres' Rasmus Dahlin Announces Leave of Absence
The Buffalo Sabres will be without their captain and top player for an indefinite amount of time. Defenseman and captain Rasmus Dahlin will be taking a leave of absence, the organization’s head coach announced.
Rasmus Dahlin News / NHL Trade Talk / November 7
Sabres Announce Leave of Absence for Rasmus Dahlin
Buffalo Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff just announced a leave of absence for star defenseman Rasmus Dahlin, who is returning to Sweden to be with his fiancé after her heart transplant.
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