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On YouTubeBuffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / October 30
Sabres send forward prospect back to Rochester Amerks 
BUFFALO – In his last outing before the Sabres returned him to the minors, center prospect Noah Ostlund enjoyed his best offensive performance in the NHL, coach Lindy Ruff said, pumping a career-high three shots on goal and attempting four.
NHL News / Yardbarker / October 30
Three NHL coaches in danger of a midseason firing
The NHL season is just about a month in, with nearly every team having played ten games so far. While several teams, such as the Pittsburgh Penguins, Seattle Kraken and Detroit Red Wings, have exceeded expectations, many have fallen short. Let's take a look at three NHL coaches on the hot seat.
The '2024-25 NHL 30-goal scorers' quiz
How many of the 46 players to score 30 or more goals in the 2024-25 NHL season can you name in six minutes?
NHL News / Last Word On Sports / October 30
NHL Predictions Sabres Edition October 30th Boston Bruins vs Buffalo
Welcome back to another edition of NHL Predictions, with us here at Last Word On Hockey. Thursday night’s matchup between the Boston Bruins and the Buffalo Sabres features the bottom two teams from the NHL’s Atlantic Division from last season.
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.
John Hayden News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 29
Kraken reassign John Hayden
The Kraken have reassigned forward John Hayden to the AHL’s Coachella Valley Firebirds, according to a team announcement on Wednesday. They now have an open roster spot, which could be filled by one of their four injured reserve-bound players.
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen News / The Hockey Writers / October 29
Sabres Need to Move on From Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen
It is a rare time in Buffalo where it feels like a steady presence has been found in their crease. Since his debut in a Sabres uniform, even up to their most recent defeat, Alex Lyon has been the steady hand between the pipes for them while Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has been recovering.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 29
3 Takeaways from the Sabres’ 4-3 Loss to the Blue Jackets
The Buffalo Sabres may be starting to turn some skeptics with their play of late. Though John Tavares’ 499th career goal dealt them an overtime loss the last time out, the Sabres have developed a nice bit of momentum heading into Tuesday’s tilt with the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / October 28
Sabres’ Michael Kesselring to make season debut against Blue Jackets
A team that’s one of the league’s hottest at home this season is getting some reinforcements. When speaking to the media, Buffalo Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff stated that defenseman Michael Kesselring is “good to go” and is expected to make his debut with his new team on Tuesday night, when the Sabres play host to the Columbus Blue Jackets.
NHL News / Last Word On Sports / October 28
NHL Predictions: October 28 Columbus Blue Jackets vs Buffalo Sabres
Welcome back to another edition of NHL Predictions, with us here at Last Word On Hockey. Tuesday evening’s game between the Buffalo Sabres and the Columbus Blue Jackets features two young teams that are desperate for a playoff berth this season.
Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 27
Sabres assign Zach Metsa, expected to activate Michael Kesselring
The Buffalo Sabres have assigned defenseman Zach Metsa to the AHL’s Rochester Americans. The move will open the roster space to activate defenseman Michael Kesselring off of injured reserve.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 26
3 Takeaways from Sabres’ 4-3 Loss to Maple Leafs
The Buffalo Sabres headed north of the border to complete the second half of their home-and-home with the Toronto Maple Leafs. They took the first game on Friday night, defeating their rivals 5-3 on home ice.
NHL News / Athlon Sports / October 25
NHL Makes Scoring Change After Maple Leafs-Sabres Game
The NHL announced a scoring correction following the Toronto Maple Leafs’ 4–3 overtime win against the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday night at Scotiabank Arena.
NHL News / Last Word On Sports / October 25
NHL Predictions: October 25th Toronto Maple Leafs vs Buffalo Sabres
Welcome back to another edition of NHL Predictions, with us here at Last Word On Hockey. Saturday’s evening game between the Buffalo Sabres and the The Toronto Maple Leafs is the second part of a home-and-home between the two Atlantic Division rivals.
NHL News / Field Level Media / October 25
Sabres pursue sweep of home-and-home set vs. Maple Leafs
The Buffalo Sabres have turned things around after starting the season with three straight losses. Winners of four of their past five games, they will look to keep rolling when they visit the Toronto Maple Leafs for the second half of a back-to-back matchup with their Atlantic Division rival on Saturday.
Mattias Samuelsson News / Field Level Media / October 24
Mattias Samuelsson nets 2 as Sabres leapfrog Maple Leafs in Atlantic
Defenseman Mattias Samuelsson had his first ever two-goal game as the Buffalo Sabres bested the visiting Toronto Maple Leafs 5-3 on Friday night. After a slow start to his season, Tage Thompson netted the go-ahead goal 7:20 into the second period.
Buffalo Sabres News / Breakaway on SI / October 23
Sabres Rookie Goaltender Key to Unlocking Success
Heading into a matchup against the Detroit Red Wings, the Buffalo Sabres knew that they would be in for a taxing battle on the ice. Prior to the game, the Red Wings were running on a stunning five-game winning streak.
Buffalo Sabres News / Athlon Sports / October 23
Sabres’ Goalie Sparkles in Debut After Starting Season on Waivers
Buffalo Sabres goaltender Colten Ellis made the most of his long-awaited opportunity to make his NHL debut. On Wednesday, the 25-year-old goaltender stood tall by making 27 saves and stopping several breakaways in Buffalo’s 4-2 victory over the Detroit Red Wings.
Buffalo Sabres News / Field Level Media / October 22
Sabres G Colten Ellis cools off Red Wings in NHL debut
Jack Quinn scored a go-ahead power-play goal early in the third period and Colten Ellis made 27 saves in his NHL debut, fueling the host Buffalo Sabres to a 4-2 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Wednesday.
Colten Ellis News / Inside The Rink / October 22
Colten Ellis Set to Make NHL Debut Tonight for Buffalo Sabres
Tonight, the Buffalo Sabres will take on the Detroit Red Wings in Buffalo. The Sabres at practice today had Colten Ellis in the starter’s crease, signaling he would be making his NHL debut tonight.
NHL News / Yardbarker / October 21
Maple Leafs' solution to Mitch Marner problem should be Sabres player demanding $11M
The Toronto Maple Leafs are still looking to add a power forward to reinforce their top six since the departure of Mitch Marner.
Devon Levi News / Daily Faceoff / October 21
What will the Sabres do with Devon Levi?
When the Buffalo Sabres traded Sam Reinhart to the Florida Panthers back in 2021, goaltender Devon Levi was the prized prospect they received in return.
Buffalo Sabres News / Breakaway on SI / October 21
Top Sabres Forward Drawing More Trade Interest
The Buffalo Sabres are trying again to end their NHL-longest playoff drought. Going on 15 seasons without making the postseason, the Sabres aim to rise in the Atlantic Division standings.
Lindy Ruff News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 21
Why Sabres must not fire Lindy Ruff after nightmare start
It’s no secret that the Buffalo Sabres are currently mired in the longest postseason drought in the National Hockey League today. They haven’t played beyond the 82nd game of the regular season since the 2010-11 NHL campaign, a span of 14 years and counting.
Tage Thompson News / Breakaway on SI / October 20
Sabres Star Hopes International Success Translates to NHL
The past calendar year has been an individual success for Buffalo Sabres star forward Tage Thompson. He scored 44 goals last season, the second time in his career to eclipse the 40-goal mark.
NHL News / Yardbarker / October 18
Brad Marchand steals and destroys opponent's helmet, again showing why he's NHL's most agitating player
Florida Panthers forward Brad Marchand is the NHL's biggest love-hate player.
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.
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