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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.

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Sabres newcomer Josh Doan displaying offensive growth: ‘Just seen a glimpse’

BUFFALO – At each level before he reached the NHL – junior, college and the AHL – Sabres winger Josh Doan showcased offensive growth in his second season.

Lindy Ruff News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 20

Lindy Ruff sums up Sabres hockey before Prime Monday Night Hockey vs. Canadiens

The Buffalo Sabres had a rough start to the 2025-26 season. They dropped their first three games, and they did not play a particularly inspiring brand of hockey.

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.

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NHL News / Last Word On Sports / October 20

Amazon Prime Monday Night Hockey: Buffalo Sabres vs Montreal Canadiens

Monday Night Hockey on Amazon Prime television continues today with an Atlantic Division clash featuring the Buffalo Sabres taking on the Montreal Canadiens. Don’t forget to check out more NHL Predictions, as our writers continue this series throughout the 2025-26 season.

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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.

Maple Leafs making the right call with major roster decision

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NHL News / Field Level Media / October 19

Surging Sabres will try to throttle high-scoring Canadiens

The Buffalo Sabres seem to be finding their rhythm after starting the season with a three-game losing streak. Now, with two wins tucked away thanks to strong all-around efforts, they aim to make it three in a row when they visit the Montreal Canadiens on Monday.

Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 19

Sabres recall two players from AHL

The Sabres have recalled defenseman Zachary Jones and center Noah Ostlund from AHL Rochester, per a team release.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / October 19

Sabres recall two players from Amerks

The Buffalo Sabres on Sunday recalled defenseman Zac Jones and center Noah Ostlund from the Rochester Americans. In Saturday afternoon’s 3-0 win, defenseman Jacob Bryson entered concussion protocol after Florida Panthers winger Jonah Gadjovich hit him into the boards in the first period, knocking him out of the game.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / October 19

Stolarz Criticizes Leafs, Levi Trade Interest, Tuch’s Massive Ask & More NHL Rumours

In today’s NHL rumour rundown, the Buffalo Sabres have lots of goalies, and there could be some trade interest in Devon Levi. Staying with the Sabres, the reported asking price for Alex Tuch and his contract extension could be a much bigger number than anticipated.

Buffalo Sabres News / NHL Trade Talk / October 19

Big-Name Winger Presses Pause on Contract Talks, Rumors Swirl Around Oilers

Things can change quickly in the NHL. A team that looks unstoppable one week can suddenly fall apart the next, while a club that seems to be in crisis can string together a couple of wins and flip the narrative entirely.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 19

3 Takeaways From the Sabres’ 3-0 Win Over the Panthers

The Buffalo Sabres finally got the monkey off their back and did so in an emphatic way against the Ottawa Senators. Their eight-goal outburst briefly silenced the ocean of critics, but it was critical that the Sabres build on that momentum against the Florida Panthers.

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.

Sabres hand Panthers fourth straight loss

Jaromir Jagr's Hall of Fame bid will have to wait

Better goaltending and familiarity have fueled the Avalanche's hot start

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Brandon Montour taking temporary leave of absence from Kraken

NHL News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / October 18

Sabres defeat Panthers with complete, heavy effort: ‘A lot of passion’

BUFFALO – Well, a lot can change in three days, huh? The Sabres, a laughingstock earlier in the week thanks to their dreadful 0-3-0 start, suddenly look like a contender in the crowded Eastern Conference.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 18

Sabres hand Panthers fourth straight loss

Josh Doan netted his first goals with Buffalo by producing two power-play markers, goaltender Alex Lyon denied all 32 Florida shots, and the Sabres blanked the visiting Panthers 3-0 on Saturday afternoon.

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Josh Doan News / The Hockey Writers / October 18

Josh Doan Nets 2 as Sabres Blank Panthers 3-0

The Buffalo Sabres hosted the Florida Panthers for a 1 pm matinee game. The Sabres were looking to build on their win against the Ottawa Senators on Wednesday night, whereas the Panthers were seeking to get back on track after losing their previous three games.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / October 18

Zach Benson and Josh Doan Are the Sparkplugs the Sabres Need

The Buffalo Sabres have had a rough start to their 2025-26 season. Injuries have run rampant through their lineup, and their on-ice performances have not been good enough as a whole.

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.

The 20 NHL players under the most pressure for the 2025-26 season

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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.

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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 / 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.