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Olen Zellweger opens up about his first big impression of Owen Power

Olen Zellweger has gotten his first taste of Buffalo Sabres hockey with a few practices and then the intra-squad scrimmage on Saturday. To begin training camp, Zellweger has played mostly with Owen Power, but Lindy Ruff isn't ready to commit to who will replace Bowen Byram on that pair.

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Sabres’ Jiri Kulich thrilled to participate in scrimmage after battling blot clot: ‘It’s pretty special’

BUFFALO – Jiri Kulich couldn’t stop smiling. Who cares if it was just an intrasquad scrimmage a few days into training camp? For the first time in since Nov.

Jack Quinn News / Sabre Noise / September 19

Jack Quinn is suddenly turning heads at Buffalo Sabres training camp

One player who has seemingly gotten lost in the shuffle this summer for the Buffalo Sabres is Jack Quinn. He isn't mentioned in the same breath as Noah Ostlund, Jiri Kulich, and Konsta Helenius, but not on the same level as Zach Benson or Josh Doan.

Noah Ostlund News / The Hockey Writers / September 19

Sabres Extended Ostlund for Potential, Not His Limited NHL Experience

The Buffalo Sabres signed forward Noah Ostlund to an eight-year contract extension that carries an average annual value (AAV) of $6.6 million. Now, I’ve

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The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"

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Owen Power News / Sabre Noise / September 19

Early training camp practices reveal a major decision for the Sabres power play

The Buffalo Sabres' power play has been an issue for a few seasons now, but they appear to be taking steps to try to improve it. One of the big changes is that Eric Staal will be more involved in coaching this unit, according to Lindy Ruff.

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The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

Lindy Ruff News / Sabre Noise / September 19

Lindy Ruff believes this Sabres position group is the deepest he has ever coached

Lindy Ruff has an extensive resume in the NHL across 18 seasons with the Buffalo Sabres, New Jersey Devils, and Dallas Stars. When the Sabres head coach says something is the best he has ever seen, fans should take note.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / September 18

Sabres goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen on Connor Hellebuyck trade rumors and sharing the net: ‘I want to be here’

BUFFALO – By now, eight years into his pro career, Sabres goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has grown accustomed to hearing his name in trade talk. The Finn earned the label as the Sabres’ goalie of the future in his teens before injuries, struggles and a goalie prospect named Devon Levi, who was traded July 1, took some of the shine off him.

Jack Quinn News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 18

Assessing Jack Quinn’s Future With The Sabres

The Buffalo Sabres have effectively locked up their entire young core for the foreseeable future, with one glaring omission: forward Jack Quinn. Louis

Tage Thompson News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / September 17

Sabres begin season confident they’re better than last year: ‘We’re not the old Sabres anymore’

BUFFALO – Confidence is powerful thing, center Tage Thompson said. Fresh off a breakout 50-win, 109-point campaign in which nearly every player improved or enjoyed a career season, the Sabres entered the summer feeling pretty darn good about themselves.

Eric Staal News / Sabre Noise / September 17

Eric Staal is taking on a new role with Buffalo Sabres to fix a long-standing issue

Since Lindy Ruff returned to Buffalo, the Sabres have been near the bottom of the league in terms of power play. They are hoping that can change this season and are taking steps to get better when they have the man advantage.

Rasmus Dahlin News / Sabre Noise / September 17

Rasmus Dahlin makes perfect statement about what comes next for the Sabres

As Rasmus Dahlin watched teammates depart for greener pastures over the first seven years of his NHL career, the All-Star defenseman decided to stick with the Buffalo Sabres through the endless frustrations involved with the longest playoff drought in league history.

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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 / September 17

The Sabres' most important camp battle may be for the final forward spots

The Buffalo Sabres still have a few decisions to make before their opening-night roster is set, and one of the more interesting battles could come down to the final forward spots .

Buffalo Sabres News / Sabre Noise / September 17

Biggest questions after Buffalo Sabres' first training camp practice

The Buffalo Sabres' quest to defend their Atlantic Division title began in earnest Thursday morning as Rasmus Dahlin, Tage Thompson and Co. opened training camp ahead of the 2026-27 NHL season.

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Noah Ostlund News / Sabre Noise / September 17

Noah Ostlund expresses excitement about potential Sabres kid line

Buffalo Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff will likely test out various line combinations throughout training camp and the preseason as he attempts to find the right mix before puck drops on the regular season Oct.

Connor Hellebuyck News / Sabre Noise / September 16

Connor Hellebuyck suspension creates a massive opening for Buffalo Sabres

The Connor Hellebuyck saga took an unexpected but not necessarily surprising turn on Wednesday night as the Winnipeg Jets announced they have suspended their star goalie for failing to report to training camp.

Eric Staal News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / September 16

Eric Staal takes on new role as coach; Buffalo has early injuries

BUFFALO – In addition to his role as a special assistant to general manager Jarmo Kekalainen, former Sabres center Eric Staal will now be doing on-ice work during the season, coach Lindy Ruff said Wednesday.

Buffalo Sabres News / Sabre Noise / September 16

Why starting Tage Thompson at center could backfire on the Sabres

The Buffalo Sabres have seemingly answered one of their big questions from the offseason already, but it remains to be seen if it is the right decision.

Jason Zucker News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 16

Sabres’ Jason Zucker To Miss Start Of Season

During his season-opening press conference, Buffalo Sabres GM Jarmo Kekäläinen announced that veteran winger Jason Zucker will miss the start of the 2026-27 regular season with a sports hernia.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / September 16

Predicting the Sabres’ Major Stat Category Leaders for 2026-27

With training camps started, the 2026-27 NHL regular season will be here faster than we know it. As the Sabres have likely finished up all their offseason acquisitions, they now turn their attention to getting all the right roster pieces up to speed.

Jiri Kulich News / Daily Faceoff / September 16

‘I actually felt like a ghost’: Sabres’ Jiri Kulich recounts blood clot struggles

When you’re a young adult, you think you can take on the world. But for Jiri Kulich, that reality hit hard last fall. In a game against the Washington Capitals on Nov.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / September 15

Addressing the Sabres’ Forward Logjam

The Buffalo Sabres have come a long way, though it took 15 tough years to get here. Rather than having to hand out questionable contracts to entice talent, the Sabres have built up one of the deepest teams in the league buoyed by one of the game’s best defensemen.