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Sabres Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Trade Rumors, Olympic’s Kick Off & More

Here is the latest news and updates on the Buffalo Sabres and their schedule for the week of Feb. 9 – Feb. 16, 2026. Even though the Sabres entered the Olympic break with a 1-2-1 record in their final four games, they are still in a playoff spot.

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Strain On Top-Four Could Push Sabres To Add Defense

A three-week break for the 2026 Winter Olympics will be exactly what the Buffalo Sabres need to try and spark a reset on the blue-line. The rest will be most helpful for defenseman Michael Kesselring, who has been playing through a high-ankle sprain for much of the year per Matthew Fairburn of The Athletic.

Isak Rosen News / Inside The Rink / February 7

AHL Game Recap: Rosen, Americans Hand Springfield Third Straight Loss; Thunderbirds Shutout in Two of Last Three Games

The Springfield Thunderbirds continue their road trip tonight with the third of a six-game trip as they face the Rochester Americans. The Thunderbirds are coming off a 4-3 loss to the Crunch on Wednesday night.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / February 6

Sabres’ Problem Was Never Talent: It Was Consistency

The Buffalo Sabres last made the playoffs in 2011, which was 14 seasons ago. The Sabres have gone through multiple rebuilds that haven’t worked out; they’ve burned through many coaches and general managers (GMs), and they have yet to build a contender… until now.

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The 'American-born NHL points leaders' quiz

How many of the 35 American-born NHL players to reach the 700-point milestone can you name in five minutes?

The 'NHL Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

The 'NHL all-time goal leaders' quiz

The 'All-time points leader by NHL team' quiz

Buffalo Sabres News / Stadium Rant / February 6

Blast From The Past: Buffalo Sabres 2005-06 Performance Returns

Young fans of the Buffalo Sabres didn’t have the opportunity to appreciate the team in its prime. However, through the grapevine, there has been discussion about events relating to the team that are similar to events relating to the team now.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

Buffalo Sabres News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 6

Sabres send 3 players to minors ahead of Olympics

Although the Buffalo Sabres stumbled slightly ahead of the Olympic pause, losing three of four games, the team is still in excellent shape ahead of a nearly three week break.

Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 6

Buffalo Sabres Reassign Three Players

The Buffalo Sabres have reassigned three players to their AHL affiliate, the Rochester Americans: forwards Konsta Helenius and Isak Rosen, as well as defenseman Zach Metsa.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / February 5

Finland Makes Late Goalie Switch, Joonas Korpisalo Replaces Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen

Finland’s men will open Olympic play in Milan next week without Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen. The Buffalo Sabres goaltender is out with a lower-body injury, and Boston Bruins netminder Joonas Korpisalo has been added as his replacement.

NHL News / Field Level Media / February 4

Sabres meet Penguins in clash of surprising playoff hopefuls

The Buffalo Sabres will look to shake off a pair of recent divisional losses when they play host to the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday. Pittsburgh, which made the playoffs for 16 consecutive seasons from 2006-07 to 2021-22, has been absent from postseason hockey ever since.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / February 4

What teams can learn from Sabres', Blue Jackets' recent success

As we get set to head into the Olympic break, many teams might take a look around the NHL to see what has been working for others, and gauge what they might have to do to find more success.

25 current NHL players who will end up in the Hall of Very Good

The 'Stanley Cup winning Chicago Blackhawks' quiz

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / February 4

3 Takeaways from the Sabres 4-3 Loss to the Lightning

The Buffalo Sabres, fresh off a big two points against the Florida Panthers, looked to cap off the mini Florida road trip with a win against the hottest team in the NHL in the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen News / The Hockey Writers / February 3

Sabres’ Luukkonen Will Miss Olympics With Injury

During the Buffalo Sabres 7-4 win against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Jan. 27, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen exited the game early due to an injury. On Tuesday morning, it was announced that the goaltender, who was set to represent Finland at the 2026 Winter Olympics, will unfortunately be unable to participate.

Buffalo Sabres News / Last Word On Sports / February 3

Buffalo Sabres Goaltender to Miss 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics

Tough news was announced on Tuesday morning for the Buffalo Sabres and their Team Finland Olympic team. Goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen will not play in the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics for Team Finland.

NHL News / Field Level Media / February 1

Sabres carry rare superior record into rubber game with Panthers

The Buffalo Sabres, who are in the midst of a 14-year-playoff drought that is the longest in NHL history, are actually in prime postseason position. With 28 games left in the regular season, the Sabres' start the week as one of the Eastern Conference's two wild-card teams.

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The 'Super Bowl coaches since 2000' quiz

The 'Super Bowl halftime show artists' quiz

The 'NFL active TD-pass leaders' quiz

The 'NFL playoff receptions leaders' quiz

Isak Rosen News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 1

Buffalo Sabres Recall Isak Rosen, Reassign Zac Jones

The Buffalo Sabres announced today that forward Isak Rosén has been recalled from their AHL affiliate, the Rochester Americans. In a corresponding move, defenseman Zac Jones was reassigned.

Rasmus Dahlin News / Daily Faceoff / February 1

‘This is going to be magical’: Sabres’ Dahlin ready for big role with Swedish Olympic team

This story appeared on hockeysverige.se this week and has been translated from Swedish to English. By Konrad Grönlund: Rasmus Dahlin is set to enter the Olympics as one of Sweden’s best defensemen — and arguably one of Tre Kronor’s most important players overall.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Sick Podcast / January 31

The Habs Are In Buffalo Looking To Stop The Red-Hot Sabres

The Montreal Canadiens (30-17-7) are in Buffalo tonight to face the red-hot Sabres (31-17-5) for the 3rd time in the last 3 weeks. After losing the previous two meetings against the Sabres, the Habs will be hoping to turn the tables and get a big win in another 4-point game against their divisional rivals.

Buffalo Sabres News / Professor Press Box / January 30

The Royal Blue and Gold Standard: Buffalo’s Big Leap into the Conversation

There seems to be a different energy brewing in Buffalo, and the math is backing it up. To date, the Buffalo Sabres have put together an impressive season at 31-17-5 (67 points).

Alex Tuch News / Daily Faceoff / January 30