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On YouTubeZach Metsa News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / October 17
Zach Metsa realizes unlikely NHL dream with recall to Sabres: ‘I was shocked’ 
BUFFALO – Zach Metsa beat incredibly long odds to reach the Sabres and fulfill his unlikely dream. After all, he’s an undrafted 5-foot-9 defenseman who spent his first two pro seasons playing on an AHL contract.
Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / October 17
Sabres’ Danforth to miss ‘significant’ time, Samuelsson to return
There’s good news and bad news, Buffalo Sabres fans. The bad news is forward Justin Danforth will “miss a significant amount of time” with a lower-body injury, as head coach Lindy Ruff told the media Friday.
The 'Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz
How many of the Maurice Richard trophy winners since the award was first given out in 1998-99 can you name in five minutes?
John Hayden News / Daily Faceoff / October 17
Kraken place Gaudreau on injured reserve, recall Hayden
The Seattle Kraken have placed center Freddy Gaudreau on the injured reserve and called up John Hayden from the American Hockey League’s Coachella Valley
The 20 NHL players under the most pressure for the 2025-26 season
Some players certainly face more pressure than most, and of course inherently some players are facing the most pressure.
NHL News / Field Level Media / October 17
Sabres ride offensive uprising into clash vs. Panthers
The Buffalo Sabres are hoping they have hit their stride, while the Florida Panthers are looking to find theirs again. The Sabres will host the Panthers on Saturday afternoon in the first of four meetings between the Atlantic Division clubs.
Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 17
Sabres forward out several weeks with lower-body injury
Sabres forward Justin Danforth will miss more than a month with the lower-body injury.
Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / October 17
Who stays and who goes if the Sabres are forced to blow it up?
As the famous adage goes, “The definition of insanity is doing the same thing and expecting a different result.” It directly applies to how Buffalo Sabres GM Kevyn Adams approached this season.
Ryan Johnson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 16
Sabres reassign former first-round defenseman
The Sabres have assigned defenseman Ryan Johnson to AHL Rochester, according to the league’s transactions log.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 16
Alex Tuch Makes More Sense for the Maple Leafs Than Tage Thompson
Recently, my The Hockey Writers colleague Peter Baracchini published an article, “Maple Leafs Should Keep an Eye on Tage Thompson Following Sabres’ Rough Start.” It’s true—the Buffalo Sabres haven’t exactly come flying out of the gate.
Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / October 16
Benson, Doan may be key to Sabres turnaround
The Buffalo Sabres earned their first win of the 2025-26 season Wednesday night, defeating the Ottawa Senators 8-4 in a game that saw forward Zach Benson, playing his first game of the season, recording four assists.
Alex Tuch News / The Hockey Writers / October 16
How the Sabres & Alex Tuch Are Impacted by Recent Contract Extensions Around the NHL
Over the last two weeks, the NHL has seen multiple superstars, who are pending unrestricted free agents (UFA) next offseason, sign contract extensions with their respective teams.
NHL News / Field Level Media / October 16
NHL roundup: Sabres double up Senators for first win
Jason Zucker scored two power-play goals as part of Buffalo's four-goal second period and the host Sabres earned their first victory of the season, beating the Ottawa Senators 8-4 on Wednesday.
Alex Tuch News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / October 15
Sabres roar back to beat Senators, earn first win: ‘Building came to life’
BUFFALO – The four-goal second period that buoyed the Sabres to Wednesday’s much-needed 8-4 come-from-behind win can be traced to, of all things, winger Alex Tuch’s penalty.
NHL News / Field Level Media / October 15
Trio of multi-goal scorers sends Sabres past Senators for 1st win
Jason Zucker scored two power-play goals as part of Buffalo's four-goal second period and the host Sabres earned their first victory of the season, beating the Ottawa Senators 8-4 on Wednesday.
Justin Danforth News / Daily Faceoff / October 15
Sabres’ Justin Danforth leaves game against Senators with lower-body injury
An early exit for one of the new faces in Western New York. The Buffalo Sabres announced that forward Justin Danforth wouldn’t return to the team’s game against the Ottawa Senators due to a lower-body injury.
NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 15
Key Sabres depth forward ruled out of Senators clash with injury
The Buffalo Sabres are still searching for their first win of the 2025-26 season. It’s been a bit of a rough stretch for Buffalo so far. But they are trying to close out a win on Wednesday night against the Ottawa Senators.
Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / October 15
What Makes the Sabres’ Horrendous Start Similar Yet Different From Last Season’s
The Buffalo Sabres have kicked off their 2025-26 campaign with a winless record, setting them equal with their last season’s slate in the first three games.
NHL News / Last Word On Sports / October 15
NHL Predictions: October 15th Ottawa Senators at Buffalo Sabres
Welcome back to another NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out.
Jiri Kulich News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 14
Sabres could scratch Jiri Kulich
In yet another brutal start for the Buffalo Sabres, where they are 0-3, young forward Jiri Kulich has caught blame from Head Coach Lindy Ruff and could be scratched, as mentioned by the Times Herald’s Bill Hoppe earlier today.
Alex Tuch News / NHL Trade Talk / October 13
Alex Tuch Trade Rumors Keep Circling the Oilers as Sabres’ Struggles Continue
The Buffalo Sabres are only a few games into the new season, but frustration and uncertainty are already boiling over — and that’s created talk that some of the Sabres’ big names might be on the move, while also keeping the Alex Tuch-to-Edmonton rumors alive and well.
Josh Norris News / NHL Trade Talk / October 11
Sabres’ Josh Norris Suffers Injury Setback: Will Miss Signficant Time
The Buffalo Sabres received a tough early-season blow as forward Josh Norris is set to miss a “significant amount of time” with an upper-body injury, head coach Lindy Ruff confirmed this weekend.
Buffalo Sabres News / Last Word On Sports / October 11
NHL Rumours: American Thanksgiving and the Buffalo Sabres
Welcome to NHL Rumours! The first weekend of the season is here. A weekend of hockey awaits us. However, even the beginnings of a new season do not stop rumours from circulating.
Buffalo Sabres News / Last Word On Sports / October 10
Injuries Already a Concern in 2025-26 for the Buffalo Sabres
Just one game in to the 2025-26 NHL season, the Buffalo Sabres have as many as five starters with injury concerns. This includes one of their best performers this preseason.
Buffalo Sabres News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 10
Sabres’ head coach Lindy Ruff reveals that Zach Benson was hospitalized for facial injury
Zach Benson was a surprising injury scratch for the Buffalo Sabres in their opening night game against the New York Rangers. Benson is one of the players tasked with leading the Sabres out of their playoff drought, but a puck to the face at the team’s practice on Wednesday ended up with him watching Thursday night’s game from a hospital bed.
Rasmus Dahlin News / Yardbarker / September 19
Sabres share 'traumatic' health situation Rasmus Dahlin's fiancee experienced
As Dahlin began training camp, he shared a "traumatic" story about his fiancée, Carolina Matovac, and her major health scare from earlier this summer.
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