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Lindy Ruff believes this Sabres position group is the deepest he has ever coached

Lindy Ruff has an extensive resume in the NHL across 18 seasons with the Buffalo Sabres, New Jersey Devils, and Dallas Stars. When the Sabres head coach says something is the best he has ever seen, fans should take note.

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Sabres goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen on Connor Hellebuyck trade rumors and sharing the net: ‘I want to be here’

BUFFALO – By now, eight years into his pro career, Sabres goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has grown accustomed to hearing his name in trade talk. The Finn earned the label as the Sabres’ goalie of the future in his teens before injuries, struggles and a goalie prospect named Devon Levi, who was traded July 1, took some of the shine off him.

Lindy Ruff News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / September 18

Lindy Ruff, players have special night at Bills game

BUFFALO – Before he chatted with the media Thursday following the first sessions of training camp, Sabres coach Lindy Ruff joked to make it short because “a man’s got to tailgate.” Ruff and his team were heading to Orchard Park later in the day to watch the Bills and Detroit Lions play the first regular-season game at the new Highmark Stadium.

Jack Quinn News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 18

Assessing Jack Quinn’s Future With The Sabres

The Buffalo Sabres have effectively locked up their entire young core for the foreseeable future, with one glaring omission: forward Jack Quinn. Louis

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The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"

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Konsta Helenius News / Sabre Noise / September 18

Sabres' Konsta Helenius receives boost in quest to earn NHL roster spot

NHL head coaches, including Buffalo Sabres bench boss Lindy Ruff, often try to conceal lineup decisions throughout the regular season as a way to create a competitive advantage.

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The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

Zach Benson News / Sabre Noise / September 18

Zach Benson reacts to Jarmo Kekalainen's remarks about Sabres' breakout season

Buffalo Sabres winger Zach Benson was struck by a comment from general manager Jarmo Kekalainen during an organizational meeting before training camp.

NHL News / Sabre Noise / September 18

Elliotte Friedman updates key aspect of Sabres' Connor Hellebuyck trade talks

Buffalo Sabres general manager Jarmo Kekalainen sidestepped questions about his interest in Winnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck during his training camp press conference on Wednesday, but it sounds like there's now an additional hurdle to a potential blockbuster trade.

Tage Thompson News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / September 17

Sabres begin season confident they’re better than last year: ‘We’re not the old Sabres anymore’

BUFFALO – Confidence is powerful thing, center Tage Thompson said. Fresh off a breakout 50-win, 109-point campaign in which nearly every player improved or enjoyed a career season, the Sabres entered the summer feeling pretty darn good about themselves.

Eric Staal News / Sabre Noise / September 17

Eric Staal is taking on a new role with Buffalo Sabres to fix a long-standing issue

Since Lindy Ruff returned to Buffalo, the Sabres have been near the bottom of the league in terms of power play. They are hoping that can change this season and are taking steps to get better when they have the man advantage.

Rasmus Dahlin News / Sabre Noise / September 17

Rasmus Dahlin makes perfect statement about what comes next for the Sabres

As Rasmus Dahlin watched teammates depart for greener pastures over the first seven years of his NHL career, the All-Star defenseman decided to stick with the Buffalo Sabres through the endless frustrations involved with the longest playoff drought in league history.

Buffalo Sabres News / Sabre Noise / September 17

The Sabres' most important camp battle may be for the final forward spots

The Buffalo Sabres still have a few decisions to make before their opening-night roster is set, and one of the more interesting battles could come down to the final forward spots .

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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.

Connor Hellebuyck News / Sabre Noise / September 16

Connor Hellebuyck suspension creates a massive opening for Buffalo Sabres

The Connor Hellebuyck saga took an unexpected but not necessarily surprising turn on Wednesday night as the Winnipeg Jets announced they have suspended their star goalie for failing to report to training camp.

Eric Staal News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / September 16

Eric Staal takes on new role as coach; Buffalo has early injuries

BUFFALO – In addition to his role as a special assistant to general manager Jarmo Kekalainen, former Sabres center Eric Staal will now be doing on-ice work during the season, coach Lindy Ruff said Wednesday.

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Tage Thompson News / Sabre Noise / September 16

Why starting Tage Thompson at center could backfire on the Sabres

The Buffalo Sabres have seemingly answered one of their big questions from the offseason already, but it remains to be seen if it is the right decision.

Jason Zucker News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 16

Sabres’ Jason Zucker To Miss Start Of Season

During his season-opening press conference, Buffalo Sabres GM Jarmo Kekäläinen announced that veteran winger Jason Zucker will miss the start of the 2026-27 regular season with a sports hernia.

Buffalo Sabres News / Sabre Noise / September 16

Jarmo Kekalainen reveals Buffalo Sabres' biggest challenge for new season

The Buffalo Sabres skated in the NHL Playoffs for the first time in 15 years back in the spring. Now they're expected to take the next step toward true Stanley Cup contention.

Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / September 16

Sabres’ Jason Zucker to miss start of season; Louis Crevier coming off offseason surgery

The Buffalo Sabres will be down a forward to start the season, and possibly a defenseman, too. On Wednesday, Sabres general manager Jarmo Kekalainen revealed that winger Jason Zucker will not be ready for the start of the season as he is recovering from offseason surgery to repair a sports hernia.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / September 16

Predicting the Sabres’ Major Stat Category Leaders for 2026-27

With training camps started, the 2026-27 NHL regular season will be here faster than we know it. As the Sabres have likely finished up all their offseason acquisitions, they now turn their attention to getting all the right roster pieces up to speed.

Jiri Kulich News / Daily Faceoff / September 16

‘I actually felt like a ghost’: Sabres’ Jiri Kulich recounts blood clot struggles

When you’re a young adult, you think you can take on the world. But for Jiri Kulich, that reality hit hard last fall. In a game against the Washington Capitals on Nov.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / September 15

Addressing the Sabres’ Forward Logjam

The Buffalo Sabres have come a long way, though it took 15 tough years to get here. Rather than having to hand out questionable contracts to entice talent, the Sabres have built up one of the deepest teams in the league buoyed by one of the game’s best defensemen.