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Jessica Pegula opens door to future role with Buffalo Bills: 'I always thought that I wanted to be in the sporting world'
Jessica Pegula has admitted that she could one day take on a role running the Buffalo Bills, opening the door to a future in sports management after her tennis career.
Olen Zellweger News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / September 30
With Olen Zellweger out, Sabres could recall defenseman for opener 
BUFFALO – Mattias Samuelsson practiced Wednesday and is expected to play in Thursday’s season opener in Columbus. Meanwhile, newcomer Olen Zellweger missed the session and won’t face the Blue Jackets, Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said.
Louis Crevier News / Sabre Noise / September 30
Sabres should make an early contract extension bet on Louis Crevier
A new face may be skating alongside Buffalo Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin on the team's top pair in Thursday night's season-opening game against the Columbus Blue Jackets: Louis Crevier.
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?"
Buffalo Sabres News / Sabre Noise / September 30
Ranking Buffalo Sabres' best free-agent targets if offense sputters early
Buffalo Sabres general manager Jarmo Kekalainen decided to give the organization's next wave of young forwards, a group headlined by Jiri Kulich, Noah Ostlund and Konsta Helenius, a golden opportunity to prove themselves following the departure of Alex Tuch.
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.
Buffalo Sabres News / Sabre Noise / September 30
Former Sabres light up the scoreboard during NHL's Opening Night
It was a fruitful NHL Opening Night if you once played for the Buffalo Sabres. Four players who once donned a Blue and Gold jersey lit the lamp in their first games of the 2026-27 season, including one who departed the organization this summer.
Buffalo Sabres News / Sabre Noise / September 30
Sabres are on the clock, but this season isn’t Stanley Cup or bust
The Buffalo Sabres didn’t just officially make it out of their rebuild last season. They exceeded expectations by reaching the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Conor Sheary News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 29
Sabres Place Conor Sheary On Waivers
Despite never filling a major lineup role, veteran winger Conor Sheary was once a lock to stick in the NHL lineup. Those days seem past, as Sheary has been placed on waivers by the Buffalo Sabres ahead of his 14th professional season per PuckPedia.
Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / September 29
Leafs, Sabres will swap playoff spots
The start of the NHL season is upon us, and the Atlantic Division stands out above the rest as being particularly ripe with intriguing storylines for all eight teams.
Mattias Samuelsson News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / September 29
Mattias Samuelsson might be ready for opener; Sabres make roster move
BUFFALO – Injured Sabres defenseman Mattias Samuelsson could play in Thursday’s season opener against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Samuelsson, who suffered a lower-body injury blocking a shot in the second preseason game, skated on his own Tuesday and could practice with the Sabres on Wednesday, coach Lindy Ruff said.
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.
Jiri Kulich News / Sabre Noise / September 29
Buffalo Sabres are traveling down a questionable path with Jiri Kulich
One year ago, the Buffalo Sabres were hopeful Jiri Kulich was about to end the club's long-term search for a first-line center. Then he suffered a blood clot that forced him to miss a vast majority of last season and delayed his development at a crucial stage.
Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / September 29
Sabres Announce the 2026-27 Opening Night Roster
With the 2026-27 NHL season set to begin on Tuesday night, all 32 teams had to submit their opening-night rosters by 5 pm ET on Monday, including the Buffalo Sabres, who announced their opening-night lineup on Monday afternoon.
Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / September 29
Sabres Could Set Up Big Season with Hot Start in the Face of Injuries
Setting expectations for the 2026-27 Buffalo Sabres has been a difficult task. After all the changes during the offseason, most still had a positive outlook for what this team could do in the season to come.
Buffalo Sabres News / Sabre Noise / September 29
Buffalo Sabres receive a lot of love in 2026-27 NHL predictions poll
The Buffalo Sabres are set to embark on a crucial turning-point season. Can they take another massive step toward bringing the franchise's first championship to Western New York, or will they fade after the high-profile offseason departures of Alex Tuch and Bowen Byram?
Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / September 29
Sabres’ Power Play Has to Be a Success in 2026-27
The Buffalo Sabres are going to have more stiff competition this season. As the Atlantic division is shaping up to be arguably the most competitive in the entire league, they will be fighting tooth and nail for every single point.
Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / September 28
Sabres’ initial 2026-27 roster has goalies Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen and Alex Lyon
The Buffalo Sabres’ initial 23-man roster for the 2026-27 season released Monday features three goalies, six defensemen and 14 forwards. Goalies Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen and Alex Lyon and defenseman Olen Zellweger, all of whom suffered injuries in preseason games last week, are listed on the roster.
Buffalo Sabres News / Sabre Noise / September 28
A mix of good and bad news highlights the Sabres initial 23-man roster
The Buffalo Sabres on Monday afternoon announced their initial 23-man roster, and it was a combination of good and not-so-good news for the team. On the positive end, the Sabres didn't have any of their Top 3 goalies or Olen Zellweger on injured reserve.
Buffalo Sabres News / Sabre Noise / September 28
Elliotte Friedman picks former Sabres prospect as breakout NHL player
The Buffalo Sabres are facing a lot of goalie questions ahead of the 2026-27 NHL season as the top two goaltenders on their depth chart, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen and Alex Lyon, are dealing with injuries, while a blockbuster trade for the Winnipeg Jets' Connor Hellebuyck has remained elusive.
Buffalo Sabres News / Sabre Noise / September 28
NHL coach questions Sabres goalie UPL: 'Don't think he's done enough'
The Buffalo Sabres found themselves at the center of the Connor Hellebuyck trade rumors all summer but, with the 2026-27 NHL season about to begin, they're trending toward another season with Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen as their No.
Buffalo Sabres News / Sabre Noise / September 28
4 bold predictions for the Buffalo Sabres forwards this season
The Buffalo Sabres forwards are going to look a little different this season with the departure of Alex Tuch. With a lack of options in free agency or on the trade market, the Sabres are going into this season with the hope that their younger players are ready to take that next step.
Daxon Rudolph News / Sabre Noise / September 28
Daxon Rudolph reveals the big shift coming to his game at Denver
Leading up to the NHL Draft, players start to get an idea of where they might end up being drafted and by which teams. However, any hunches that Daxon Rudolph had in the weeks leading up to the NHL Draft went out the window on the day of the first round, after the Buffalo Sabres had acquired a Top 5 pick and were looking to talk to Rudolph.
Alex Lyon News / Daily Faceoff / September 24
Sabres’ Alex Lyon leaves preseason game with shoulder injury
Buffalo Sabres goaltender Alex Lyon left Thursday’s preseason game against the Detroit Red Wings with a shoulder injury. Lyon appeared to suffer the injury while reaching for a loose puck during the first period.
Buffalo Sabres News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 24
Sabres’ blue line hit hard by 2 key injuries ahead of opening night
The Buffalo Sabres open their 2026-27 regular-season against the Columbus Blue Jackets in exactly a week’s time, and they could be without two key pieces of their defensive unit for the opening contest.
Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / September 23
Sabres’ Mattias Samuelsson out week-to-week; Olen Zellweger in concussion protocol
It appears the Buffalo Sabres could be starting their season without a couple of key blueliners. On Wednesday, Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff confirmed that defenseman Mattias Samuelsson is out week-to-week with a lower-body injury, and defenseman Olen Zellweger is in concussion protocol.
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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