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On YouTubeBuffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / December 27
With Rasmus Dahlin out against Bruins, Mattias Samuelsson steps up as Sabres extend win streak to eight games 
BUFFALO – Early in the second period of the Sabres’ eighth consecutive win, Mattias Samuelsson, once the object of derision from a frustrated fan base, illustrated in a matter of seconds why he has quietly developed into one of the NHL’s top defensemen.
NHL News / Field Level Media / December 27
Sabres dominate Bruins in second period, win eighth straight
Peyton Krebs scored the eventual game-winner and Mattias Samuelsson factored into all three of Buffalo's unanswered goals in the second period, leading the Sabres to a 4-1 win over the visiting Boston Bruins on Saturday night.
Ryan Johnson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 27
Sabres Recall Ryan Johnson
The Sabres will be without captain Rasmus Dahlin for their game tonight against Boston as he remains back home in Sweden with his fiancée who continues to recover from a heart transplant over the summer. As a result, the team has recalled defenseman Ryan Johnson from AHL Rochester, per Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald.
The 'All-time points leader by NHL team' quiz
Can you name every NHL franchise's all-time leader in points in five minutes?
Jason Zucker News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / December 27
Jason Zucker thrilled to see Sabres on hot streak, eyes return from injuries
BUFFALO – Since veteran winger Jason Zucker suffered a lower-body injury and left the lineup, the Sabres are 7-0-0 without the services of their oldest and most experienced player entering tonight’s contest against the Boston Bruins.
Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?
NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.
Jared McCann News / The Hockey Writers / December 27
Sabres Trade Target: Jared McCann
The Buffalo Sabres are one of the hottest teams in hockey, as they are coming out of the holiday break on a seven-game winning streak. They sit two points out of a playoff spot, and four games above .500.
Alex Tuch News / NHL Rumors / December 27
NHL Rumors: Priority Number One in Buffalo Sign Alex Tuch
The Buffalo Sabres are playing much better. They have won six in a row and four straight since they made the GM change from Kevyn Adams to Jarmo Kekäläinen.
Brodie Ziemer News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 27
Sabres’ Brodie Ziemer opens up about Team USA captainship
On Friday night in Saint Paul, Minnesota, Team USA got its 2026 World Junior Championship off to a strong start with a 6–3 victory over Germany, hoping to make history with a three-peat.
NHL News / Field Level Media / December 26
Sabres to test 7-game win streak against Bruins
The Buffalo Sabres and Boston Bruins were trending in opposite directions before the NHL schedule reached a three-day holiday break earlier this week. As the teams meet Saturday at Buffalo, a seven-game win streak has propelled the Sabres to within one point of the Bruins in the Atlantic Division and Eastern Conference wild-card standings.
NHL News / Breakaway on SI / December 26
Blue Jackets Forward is Perfect Fit for Sabres
New Buffalo Sabres general manager Jarmo Kekäläinen stated that he would reshape the roster to get them to the next level. Stuck in a more than decade-long playoff drought, the organization needs substantial changes and improvements to return to the postseason.
Michael Kesselring News / The Hockey Writers / December 24
Sabres Need To Get More Use Out of Michael Kesselring
The Buffalo Sabres make of the bigger trades this past offseason when they traded forward JJ Peterka for Josh Doan and defender Michael Kesselring. Doan has been a rock solid mainstay in their forward group all season long, but Kesselring has yet to find his footing.
Alex Lyon News / Breakaway on SI / December 24
Sabres GM Won't Be Swayed by Alex Lyon's Hot Streak
Alex Lyon has been excellent for the Buffalo Sabres lately. The question is whether that matters when it comes to his future with the organization. According to NHL insider Jeff Marek, the answer is probably not.
Bowen Byram News / Field Level Media / December 23
Bowen Byram scores twice, lifts Senators over Sabres in OT
Bowen Byram scored his second goal of the game 31 seconds into overtime and the Buffalo Sabres extended their winning streak to seven games with a 3-2 victory against the host Ottawa Senators on Tuesday.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / December 23
What Christmas gifts do NHL teams need heading into the second half of the season?
If you could get your favorite team one gift for the holiday season, what would it be?
Buffalo Sabres News / Breakaway on SI / December 23
Sabres Surge Following Front Office Shakeup
One week ago, the Buffalo Sabres fired general manager Kevyn Adams and promoted Jarmo Kekäläinen to the same position. It was a move that was widely celebrated by Sabres fans, as the team had been toiling to start the season and for quite a long time before it.
Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / December 22
The Sabres have long-term hope amidst winning streak
The Buffalo Sabres defeated the New Jersey Devils 2-1 on Sunday, giving them their sixth straight win and putting the rest of the league on notice. The Sabres are now 17-4-4 with 38 points, seventh in the Atlantic Division but are just three points back in the Eastern Conference wild-card race.
Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / December 22
The Sabres Are One of the NHL’s Hottest Teams Right Now
The Buffalo Sabres are coming off their sixth straight win, a 3-1 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Sunday. The Sabres, who started the winning streak three games below .500, are now three games above .500 with a record of 17-14-4 (38 points).
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / December 20
Former-Canadiens Boss Joining Buffalo Sabres As Associate GM
Elliotte Friedman reported on Saturday night that the Buffalo Sabres have hired former Montreal Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin as their next associate GM.
Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 20
New Sabres GM Jarmo Kekalainen fires associate GM Jason Karmanos
It turns out a GM change wasn’t the only front office move the Sabres are making this week.
Alex Lyon News / NHL Trade Talk / December 20
The Reason the Sabres Walked Away From an Lyon-to-Oilers Trade
The Edmonton Oilers made multiple attempts to pry goaltender Alex Lyon out of Buffalo, but the Sabres ultimately chose not to make a move. Opting for stability over change for the sake of change, NHL insider Elliotte Friedman reports that the decision was made to avoid creating unnecessary chaos.
Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / December 20
How we’d fix the Buffalo Sabres
The Buffalo Sabres finally can move in a new direction, with Jarmo Kekalainen taking the GM reins from Kevyn Adams. Now comes an evaluation period during which Kekalainen must decide what to do with a team that hasn’t made the playoffs since 2010-11. Roundtable: How would you fix the Sabres roster?
Buffalo Sabres News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 17
Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin’s eye-opening reaction to Kevyn Adams firing
The Buffalo Sabres made a big change on Monday, firing general manager Kevyn Adams. He was replaced by Jarmo Kekalainen, who joined the team in the offseason as an advisor.
Alex Tuch News / NHL Trade Talk / December 17
Alex Tuch’s Extension Ask Comes to Light After Sabres GM Is Fired
Darren Dreger revealed on TSN OverDrive Tuesday that former Buffalo Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams shared that pending UFA forward Alex Tuch is asking for a very large amount of money on a contract extension in Buffalo.
Kevyn Adams News / NHL Rumors / December 15
NHL Rumors: Kevyn Adams Future with the Buffalo Sabres in Doubt?
Matthew Fairburn and Tim Graham of The Athletic: Three sources have said that there have been internal conversations about the Buffalo Sabres firing GM Kevyn Adams.
Buffalo Sabres News / Yardbarker / November 28
Sabres' only hope for success is if Terry Pegula sells the team
Bad teams that are always bad tend to stay bad for a reason. You just have to pinpoint what that reason is. It usually starts at the top of the organization. That is the case for the once-proud Buffalo Sabres franchise.
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