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Sabres need to take advantage of Flyers’ struggles and make a run at Owen Tippett

The Buffalo Sabres need scoring help and need it fast. Since it is mid-season, really the only way to do that right now is through a trade. General manager Jarmo Kekalainen finds himself in a position where he must make a big swing, and the best fit right now might be Philadelphia Flyers forward Owen Tippett.

Buffalo Sabres News / Sabre Noise / November 9

Buffalo Sabres must leverage organizational riches for a win-now trade

A quick glance at the Buffalo Sabres' organizational depth chart reveals a meaningful imbalance between the forwards and the defensemen. Buffalo has five blueliners under contract for at least three seasons: Rasmus Dahlin, Owen Power, Mattias Samuelsson, Olen Zellweger and Louis Crevier.

Beck Malenstyn News / Sabre Noise / November 9

Beck Malenstyn urges Buffalo Sabres to quickly tackle an emerging issue

The Buffalo Sabres failed to capitalize on a terrific first period Sunday en route to a 4-1 loss to former captain Jack Eichel and the Vegas Golden Knights.

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Can you name every winner of the Hart Trophy, which honors the most valuable player in the NHL, since 1983?

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Buffalo Sabres News / Sabre Noise / November 9

One critical problem is fueling the Buffalo Sabres' volatile play

The Buffalo Sabres can't finish, at least not consistently, and it's become a growing concern as the team attempts to navigate an erratic start to the season.

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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.

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen News / The Hockey Writers / November 9

Sabres Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines — Inconsistent Scoring Continues, Luukkonen Has Been Better & More

Here are your Buffalo Sabres weekly news, rumors and storylines for the week of Nov. 9 – Nov. 15, 2026 The Sabres’ scoring inconsistencies and struggles continued throughout the week.

Konsta Helenius News / Sabre Noise / November 9

Konsta Helenius is still very much part of the Sabres’ future

The Buffalo Sabres have spent considerable time and resources rebuilding their forward group, and Konsta Helenius is supposed to be one of the players who eventually takes it to another level.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 8

Suggested Trade Sees Oilers Reunite With Sabres’ Ryan McLeod

The Edmonton Oilers are trying to push for a playoff spot and are in the middle of their contention window, but they still have some holes they will need to fill if they want to push for their first Stanley Cup since 1990 this season.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / November 7

In tough times, Sabres’ Jiri Kulich leans on teammates; Injured Matt Grzelcyk in ‘holding pattern’

BUFFALO – After a puck hit Sabres forward Jiri Kulich in the face during a practice late last month, forcing him to miss five games with a concussion, he joked he wondered if he had wronged someone.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / November 7

Sabres Need More Consistent Scoring Moving Forward

The Buffalo Sabres recently moved to 8-5-3 (19 points) after they defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-2 on Nov. 6. The game before that? They lost 2-1 to the Ottawa Senators in a game where they could not find any scoring, and it broke their three-game winning streak heading into the matchup.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 7

3 Takeaways From the Sabres’ 5-2 Win Over the Blue Jackets

Losing to the Ottawa Senators 2-1 on Wednesday stung for the Buffalo Sabres in several ways. Losing to a division rival is hard enough but failing to score more than a single goal while finally getting strong goaltending felt like one of those “no two things can go right at the same time” games for the Sabres.

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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.

Buffalo Sabres News / Sabre Noise / November 7

5 players who sparked the Buffalo Sabres most complete team win of the season

The Buffalo Sabres got a much-needed win over the Columbus Blue Jackets after their loss to the Ottawa Senators. It wasn't just the fact they won but how they did as they controlled the game pretty much from start to finish and won 5-2.

Buffalo Sabres News / Field Level Media / November 6

Sabres post 3-goal second period, extend Blue Jackets' road woes

Josh Norris scored twice and Owen Power had three assists in the Buffalo Sabres' 5-2 win over the visiting Columbus Blue Jackets on Friday. The Sabres are 4-1-0 in their last five games.

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Buffalo Sabres News / Sabre Noise / November 6

3 takeaways from the Buffalo Sabres 5-2 win over the Blue Jackets

The Buffalo Sabres were looking to bounce back after a deflating 2-1 loss to the Ottawa Senators on Wednesday. They certainly did that as the Sabres would take a 2-1 lead at the end of the first period and didn't let up with three goals in the second period to win 5-2 over the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Jack Rathbone News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 6

Sabres Waive Jack Rathbone

Buffalo Sabres defenseman Jack Rathbone is back to full health after beginning the season on the non-roster injured reserve with an undisclosed injury.

Conor Timmins News / Field Level Media / November 6

Sabres D Conor Timmins to make season debut vs. Blue Jackets

Buffalo Sabres defenseman Conor Timmins, injured in the team's final preseason game, will make his regular-season debut on Friday against the visiting Columbus Blue Jackets.

Jack Rathbone News / Daily Faceoff / November 6

Sabres place Jack Rathbone on waivers

It is a relatively quiet Friday on the NHL waiver wire, as the lone player made available is defenseman Jack Rathbone, who was placed on waivers by the Buffalo Sabres.

Lindy Ruff News / Sabre Noise / November 6

Lindy Ruff sends wake-up call to Buffalo Sabres with lineup changes

It's time to fight for your spot in the lineup, and potentially on the roster. That's the message Buffalo Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff appeared to send Friday morning with his decision to make Ryan McLeod and Louis Crevier healthy scratches.

Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / November 6

Sabres’ Ryan McLeod, Louis Crevier healthy scratches Friday against Columbus

Buffalo Sabres forward Ryan McLeod and defenseman Louis Crevier will sit out Friday’s game against the Columbus Blue Jackets as healthy scratches, according to a report by The Athletic‘s Matthew Fairburn.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 6

Sabres seek better fortune at home vs. Blue Jackets

Coming off a late-game breakdown, the Buffalo Sabres look to rebound on Friday against the visiting Columbus Blue Jackets. The Sabres returned home Wednesday riding the momentum of a 3-0-1 road trip and held a 1-0 lead over the Ottawa Senators through 51 minutes of play.