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Sabres’ Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen day-to-day with lower-body injury

Some clarification on what has been ailing one of the best young netminders in the game. When speaking to the media on Wednesday, Buffalo Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams stated that goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is out day-to-day with a lower-body injury.

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Sabres begin season facing questions about UPL’s injury and Alex Tuch’s contract extension

BUFFALO – Maybe the Sabres’ fan base is too busy reveling in the Bills’ early-season success to pay much attention. Or perhaps, more likely, many of their supporters have lost interest in a team that owns an NHL-record 14-year playoff drought.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / September 16

As training camp begins, Sabres facing plenty of questions

Buffalo Sabres News / NHL Trade Talk / September 15

Sabres’ Georgiev Signing Raises Questions About Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen’s Health

The Buffalo Sabres’ decision to sign Alexandar Georgiev over the weekend has sparked curiosity across the NHL — not just because of the timing, but because of the circumstances around Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen.

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The 'NHL all-time goals leaders' quiz

How many of the 21 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most 30-goal seasons in NHL history' quiz

The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

Noah Ostlund News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / September 14

Sabres prospect Noah Ostlund displays toughness, skill in loss

BUFFALO – Having arrived in North America late in the 2023-24 season, Sabres prospect Noah Ostlund is still acclimating to a more physical brand of hockey.

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

Every NHL player faces some degree of pressure. Even Aleksander Barkov, who has captained the Florida Panthers to back-to-back titles. However, some players certainly face more pressure than most, and of course inherently some players are facing the most pressure.

Buffalo Sabres News / Stadium Rant / September 14

The Buffalo Sabres are NHL Champions!.. Sort Of

Its Time For One Of The NHL’s Annual Doormat Teams To Actually Be A Winner Okay, Okay. The title of this column made people do a double-take, right? But it was read correctly> The Buffalo Sabres are NHL Champs!

Alex Tuch News / NHL Trade Talk / September 14

Alex Tuch Extension Talks Hit a Snag as Sabres Prepare for Camp

The Buffalo Sabres and power forward Alex Tuch remain in preliminary discussions regarding a long-term contract extension, but things have taken a potentially interesting turn.

Buffalo Sabres News / Last Word On Sports / September 14

NHL Rumours: Latest Update on Buffalo Sabres Goal-Scoring Forward

Less than a month away from the start of the 2025-2026 season, and we’ve got some NHL rumours from Western New York to spice things up. The salary cap will make massive jumps over the next couple seasons.

Adam Mair News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 13

Sabres director of player development arrested for DWI with 3 kids in car

The Buffalo Sabres have placed director of player development Adam Mair on administrative leave after he was arrested last week in Rochester, New York for allegedly driving while intoxicated.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / September 13

Sabres Sign Georgiev as Luukkonen Battles Nagging Injury

The Buffalo Sabres signed goaltender Alexandar Georgiev to a one-year contract worth $850,000 on Thursday. With save percentages (SV%) well below .900 and goals-against averages (GAA) above 3.00, Georgiev has struggled the last few years.

Radim Mrtka News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / September 12

Time in Seattle helped Sabres’ Radim Mrtka develop into special prospect

BUFFALO – When the Seattle Thunderbirds selected Radim Mrtka 71st overall in the Canadian Hockey League Import Draft in 2024, they took a flier on a talented defenseman.

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen News / Daily Faceoff / September 12

Report: Sabres’ Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen dealing with offseason injury

There may be more to the Buffalo Sabres‘ signing of Alexandar Georgiev than first thought to be. The Bulgarian goaltender signed a one-year, $825,000 contract

Buffalo Sabres News / Field Level Media / September 12

Sabres assistant coach on leave after DWI arrest

The Buffalo Sabres have placed assistant coach Adam Mair on administrative leave following a felony DWI arrest. Multiple reports said Mair, 46, had three children in his car when he was arrested on Sept.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / September 12

Which Sabres Will Face the Most Pressure in Training Camp?

As fall sets anew, so is the eve of a new hockey season. After three months of dealing with contracts and personnel, teams look to settle down and carve out their rosters out of the group of players they had and the recent acquisitions they managed to land.

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The '450-passing yards, three touchdowns in a loss' quiz

The 'NFL's three-passing TD game leaders' quiz

The 'FBS animal teams' quiz

The '50-home run MLB seasons' quiz

Buffalo Sabres News / House of Hockey / September 11

Longtime NHLer & Now Sabres Coach Arrested for Reckless Crime

Former Buffalo Sabres coach Adam Mair, who is now their director of player development, was arrested after an alleged incident behind the wheel and has been placed on administrative leave.

Buffalo Sabres News / Last Word On Sports / September 11

Buffalo Sabres Sign Depth Goaltender to One-Year Deal

The Buffalo Sabres have agreed to a one-year, $825,000 contract, with 29-year-old goaltender Alexandar Georgiev. Georgiev spent last season with the Colorado Avalanche and the San Jose Sharks.

Buffalo Sabres News / Last Word On Sports / September 11

Sabres’ Director of Player Development on Leave Following DWI

Adam Mair has been placed on administrative leave from the Buffalo Sabres. This placement comes after a DWI arrest on September 4th, 2025. Mair has been on the Sabres staff since 2015 and officially the Director of Player Development since 2021.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / September 10

Buffalo Sabres’ 5 Best-Case Scenarios for 2025-26

The Buffalo Sabres are staring down the longest active playoff drought in North American pro sports. Fourteen years is a long time to wait, and the 2024-25 season looked, at times, like it might be the year.

Bowen Byram News / NHL Trade Talk / September 3

Breaking Down the Intriguing Byram-to-Leafs Trade Proposal

The Toronto Maple Leafs are once again in the thick of trade speculation, and this time, the proposed deal could solve multiple roster needs at once. According to a scenario floated by Heavy, Toronto could land Buffalo Sabres defenseman Bowen Byram in exchange for Brandon Carlo, Nick Robertson, and Calle Jarnkrok.

Buffalo Sabres News / House of Hockey / September 1

Analysts Call on Atlantic Team to Strip Expensive Underperforming Defenseman of His Letter

Mattias Samuelsson has been with the Sabres for a number of years now, and after underperforming with an 'A', the team have been called to strip him of it.

Isak Rosen News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 30

Sabres face difficult decision with Isak Rosen

It was only a few years ago that the Buffalo Sabres selected forward Isak Rosen with the 14th overall pick in the 2021 NHL Draft. Since then, he’s earned very little playing time at the NHL level, despite achieving successful AHL campaigns.

Sabres season preview

Is 2025-26 when Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin finally wins the Norris Trophy?

Forgotten NHL players of the 1990s who deserve more recognition

The 'NHL's multiple Hart Trophy winners' quiz

Bennett MacArthur News / Inside The Rink / August 29

ECHL: Bennett MacArthur Set for Second Season with the Icemen

The Jacksonville Icemen have announced that forward Bennett MacArthur will return for the 2025–26 ECHL season, bringing back a versatile winger who quickly became a reliable contributor in his first year with the club.

Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / August 25

2025-26 NHL team preview: Buffalo Sabres

Jersey with an X = player has not yet selected 2025-26 number, per Buffalo Sabres It’s hard for a team sporting the longest playoff drought in NHL history (and tied for the longest active drought in North American pro sports) to have high expectations going into a season, but there were some expectations for the Buffalo Sabres in 2024-25.

Buffalo Sabres News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 21