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Sabres to Host 2026 NHL Draft

The NHL Draft is returning to Buffalo. For the fourth time in the history of the event, the Buffalo Sabres will host the upcoming NHL Draft, which is scheduled to take place June 26-27 at KeyBank Center.

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Sabres Need to Aggressively Pursue Kiefer Sherwood

The last time we saw the Buffalo Sabres, they were losing a spirited affair with the back-to-back Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers. While not ideal, it was just their second loss in their last 15 games, an insane run given the state of the franchise in the months (and several years) prior.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / January 13

Injury could shelve Sabres’ Josh Dunne; Michael Kesselring close to playing

BUFFALO – Sabres center Josh Dunne was evaluated Tuesday for a mid-body injury and “may miss a little bit of time,” coach Lindy Ruff said. Ruff said Dunne wasn’t injured fighting Florida Panthers defenseman Donovan Sebrango in Monday’s 4-3 loss.

Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / January 13

Breaking down NHL Central Scouting’s 2026 midseason draft rankings

Minutes after the Buffalo Sabres officially confirmed they were hosting the NHL Draft this June, the NHL Central Scouting Service shared its updated midterm rankings.

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The 'NHL 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?

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 13

3 Takeaways from the Sabres’ 4-3 Loss to the Panthers

The Buffalo Sabres have been the NHL’s hottest team. Coming into Monday night’s tilt with the back-to-back defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers, the Sabres had won 13 of 14, including their last three games.

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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.

Mattias Samuelsson News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / January 12

Sabres suffer one-goal loss to Panthers; Mattias Samuelsson injured late

BUFFALO – A tight game like Monday’s 4-3 loss to the Florida Panthers serves as a harbinger for the Sabres. Down the stretch, with every point precious in the ultra-tight Eastern Conference, expect more heavy, low-chance games.

Buffalo Sabres News / Field Level Media / January 12

Buffalo to host 2026 NHL Draft

Buffalo will be the center of the hockey world next June when the western New York city hosts the NHL Draft for the fourth time. The league announced Monday that the Buffalo Sabres were named the host team for the 2026 draft, to be held June 26-27.

Buffalo Sabres News / Total Apex Sports / January 12

Buffalo Sabres to Host 2026 NHL Draft: Everything You Need to Know

The Buffalo Sabres are drawing attention after multiple reports confirmed the franchise has been selected to host the 2026 NHL Draft. Here is what happened, why it matters for the city, and what comes next for the organization as they prepare for the league’s premier offseason event.

Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / January 12

Buffalo Sabres to host 2026 NHL Draft

A big event is returning to Western New York. On Monday night, the National Hockey League formally announced that the 2026 NHL Draft is going to be hosted by the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Centre.

Lindy Ruff News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 12

Sabres players praise Lindy Ruff ahead of 1,900th NHL game

The Buffalo Sabres have been incredible over the past several weeks, as they have only lost once over their last 14 outings. They are also on a three-game winning streak heading into this Monday night’s contest against the two-time defending Stanley Cup champions Florida Panthers at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 11

Red-hot Sabres to test home prowess vs. Panthers

While the Buffalo Sabres look to continue their impressive surge, the Florida Panthers are just trying to string together some wins. With one loss over the last month, the Sabres aim for a seventh consecutive home victory Monday night against the Panthers.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / January 11

Sabres’ 2025-26 Midseason MVPs

This season has been one to remember for the Buffalo Sabres. Changes, win streaks, and a full roller coaster ride of emotions along the way have made for an interesting time for both the organization and the fans.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 10

Torrid Sabres score on first shot, coast to win over Ducks

Jack Quinn scored two goals for the Buffalo Sabres in a 5-3 win over the visiting Anaheim Ducks on Saturday night. Tage Thompson had a goal and an assist, Bowen Byram and Josh Norris also scored, Peyton Krebs and Zach Benson both had two assists and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 31 saves for the Sabres, who have won 13 of their past 14 games.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / January 10

NHL Prediction: January 10th Anaheim Ducks vs Buffalo Sabres

Welcome to another edition of NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey break down the slate using matchup context, recent form, and underlying data analytics to project likely outcomes.

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Zachary Jones News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 9

Buffalo Sabres Reassign Zachary Jones

The Buffalo Sabres announced that they’ve reassigned depth defenseman Zachary Jones to the AHL’s Rochester Americans. The Sabres are now down to six defensemen on the active roster.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 9

Sabres, Ducks face off headed in opposite directions

Two teams that have reversed directions in the past month will go head-to-head when the Buffalo Sabres host the Anaheim Ducks on Saturday night. The Sabres have won 12 of their past 13 games following an 11-14-4 start to the season, while the Ducks have lost eight in a row and 12 of 14 after a 19-10-1 start.

Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 9