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Buffalo Sabres News / Sabre Noise / October 13
NHL analyst warns Buffalo Sabres front office has 'no time to waste'
Buffalo Sabres general manager Jarmo Kekalainen received criticism for his lack of high-profile offseason acquisitions following the departures of Alex Tuch and Bowen Byram, but the longtime NHL executive stressed confidence in the team's current roster.
Buffalo Sabres News / Sabre Noise / October 13
Benching Konsta Helenius raises question about Sabres coach Lindy Ruff
After a tough start to the season in the loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets, the Buffalo Sabres bounced back with two straight wins before a poor effort in a shutout loss to the Dallas Stars.
The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz
How many of the 22 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?
Buffalo Sabres News / Sabre Noise / October 13
Former Buffalo Sabres fan favorite off to a flying start with new team
It came as no surprise when former Buffalo Sabres star Jeff Skinner opted to continue his hockey career in Europe this summer, signing with EHC Biel-Bienne in the Swiss National League, after he was unable to land an NHL contract ahead of the 2026-27 season.
The biggest draft bust for every NHL team
People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.
Rasmus Dahlin News / Athlon Sports / October 13
Sabres Announce Rasmus Dahlin News Before Canadiens Game
The Buffalo Sabres will be without captain Rasmus Dahlin for at least Tuesday’s game against the Montreal Canadiens after head coach Lindy Ruff announced the defenseman will remain behind in Buffalo.
Buffalo Sabres News / Sabre Noise / October 13
Buffalo Sabres rising star showing signs of monster breakout season
Rasmus Dahlin suffered an upper-body injury midway through Monday's 5-3 victory over the Florida Panthers. The Buffalo Sabres are initially calling their captain day-to-day and, for the first time in the superstar's career, his team may have a suitable short-term replacement.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 13
3 Takeaways From the Sabres’ 5-3 Win Over the Panthers
It has been a rough home stand for the Buffalo Sabres. Dropping games to the Dallas Stars and Utah Mammoth have many wondering if the Sabres are coming back to earth after such a magical 2025-26 season.
NHL News / Field Level Media / October 12
Fresh off strong performance, Sabres eye more against Canadiens
After playing their best game of the young season, the Buffalo Sabres aim to keep the momentum going when they kick off a three-game road trip with a visit to the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday.
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / October 12
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen shines in relief appearance, backstops Sabres to win over Panthers 
BUFFALO – Sabres coach Lindy Ruff loves goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen’s ability to fight through difficult situations. Luukkonen looked a bit wonky in his first three appearances this season, posting a .782 save percentage.
Buffalo Sabres News / Sabre Noise / October 12
Buffalo Sabres minor trade with Penguins reveals massive hidden master plan
Shortly after the Florida Panthers' game, the Buffalo Sabres announced a trade that sent defenseman Ryan Johnson to the Pittsburgh Penguins for two defensemen, Caleb Jones and Daniel Laatsch.
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.
NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 12
Sabres Trade Ryan Johnson To Penguins For Caleb Jones, Daniel Laaatsch
The Buffalo Sabres and Pittsburgh Penguins have come together on a trade involving three defensemen. Buffalo has sent Ryan Johnson to Pittsburgh in exchange for Caleb Jones and Daniel Laatsch.
NHL News / Yardbarker / October 12
Penguins acquire defenseman Ryan Johnson, send Caleb Jones, Daniel Laatsch to Sabres
The Pittsburgh Penguins announced that have acquired defenseman Ryan Johnson from the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for Caleb Jones and Daniel Laatsch.
NHL News / Field Level Media / October 12
Sabres own third period to slip past Panthers 5-3
Tage Thompson had a goal and an assist for the Buffalo Sabres, who made a late push for a 5-3 victory against the visiting Florida Panthers on Monday afternoon.
NHL News / Sabre Noise / October 12
4 takeaways from Buffalo Sabres' 5-3 win over the Florida Panthers
The Buffalo Sabres dug deep to score a 5-3 win over the Florida Panthers on Monday afternoon, ending a two-game losing streak, but only time will tell whether it was a Pyrrhic victory after Rasmus Dahlin departed early with an injury.
Rasmus Dahlin News / Daily Faceoff / October 12
Sabres’ Dahlin exits game against Panthers with upper-body injury
The Buffalo Sabres were dealt a major blow in the middle of an important early season divisional game in the form of an injury to their captain. Defenseman Rasmus Dahlin exited the Sabres’ Monday matinee contest against the Florida Panthers with an upper-body injury, the team announced.
Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / October 12
Struggling Sabres change lineup again by inserting young forwards
BUFFALO – After sitting out Saturday’s 4-0 loss to the Utah Mammoth as healthy scratches, forwards Konsta Helenius and Jiri Kulich are in the lineup for this afternoon’s game against the Florida Panthers.
Prokhor Poltapov News / Sabre Noise / October 12
Buffalo Sabres prospect off to sizzling start ahead of potential NHL arrival
Buffalo Sabres fans looking for a little good news in regards to offensive production amid the team's slow start to the new season should look no further than Prokhor Poltapov.
Lindy Ruff News / The Hockey Writers / October 12
Sabres Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines — Defense Issues, Lindy Ruff Calls Out Players & More
Here are the Buffalo Sabres news, rumors and latest updates for the week of Oct. 12 – Oct. 18, 2026. The Sabres have dropped two straight games, a 4–0 loss to the Dallas Stars and a 4–1 defeat to the Utah Mammoth.
NHL News / Field Level Media / October 9
Sabres, Mammoth look to bounce back from frustrating defeats
The Buffalo Sabres and visiting Utah Mammoth will each try to recover from early-season drubbings when they meet on Saturday night. Both teams found themselves on the wrong side of the scoreboard even as they outshot their opponents handily.
Owen Power News / The Hockey Writers / October 9
Sabres’ Owen Power Developing Into Special Defenseman
The Buffalo Sabres entered the 2026-27 season looking to prove that their surprise playoff appearance a season ago was no fluke. They have talent from the top of the lineup to the bottom, but there are a few pieces that make things go.
Buffalo Sabres News / Yardbarker / October 7
Feel the power: Sabres' Owen Power may be on verge of breakout after game-winning goal
Through three games, 2021 No. 1 pick Power has logged five points (four assists and one goal).
Olen Zellweger News / Daily Faceoff / October 2
Sabres’ Olen Zellweger cleared to make Sabres debut against Blackhawks
Positive news for a talented team in the Eastern Conference. When speaking to reporters on Friday, Buffalo Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff announced that defenseman Olen Zellweger has been cleared to return to action.
Louis Crevier News / Daily Faceoff / October 1
Sabres sign Louis Crevier to four-year contract extension
The Buffalo Sabres announced on Thursday that they have come to terms on a four-year contract extension with defenseman Louis Crevier. The new contract
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