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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.

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Sabres’ power play costs them in loss to Golden Knights: ‘Took the wind right out of our sails’

BUFFALO – Just over halfway through Sunday afternoon’s 4-1 loss, winger Tage Thompson gave the puck away again inside the Vegas Golden Knights blue line again as the Sabres enjoyed a power play, this time to Mitch Marner.

NHL News / Sabre Noise / November 8

3 takeaways from the Buffalo Sabres deflating 4-1 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights

The Buffalo Sabres were looking to win their second straight game after beating the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-2 on Friday night. They would be taking on Jack Eichel and the Vegas Golden Knights, whom they had a three-game win streak against heading into this game.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / November 8

Flashback: 15 years ago, Rick Jeanneret and Dale Hawerchuk were inducted into the Sabres Hall of Fame

I’ve been lucky to cover many Sabres Hall of Fame inductions. Looking back, the 2011 ceremony, which took place 15 years ago today, might’ve been the most special.

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The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz

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

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Ryan McLeod 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.

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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.

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.

Josh Norris News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / November 6

Sabres’ Josh Norris breaks out of slump, scores two goals in much-needed home win over Blue Jackets

BUFFALO – When the topic turned to the struggling Josh Norris prior to Friday’s 5-2 victory, Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said he had been working with the talented center and a better version of him would materialize.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

Buffalo Sabres News / Sabre Noise / November 6

Buffalo Sabres star named 'appealing buy-low piece' on NHL trade market

The Buffalo Sabres aren't getting nearly enough secondary scoring, with several players' offensive production dropping dramatically from last season, which could lead general manager Jarmo Kekalainen to consider some changes in the near future.

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.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / November 6

Sabres’ Norris & McLeod Need to Justify Their Places in the Lineup

The Buffalo Sabres aren’t playing badly. In fact, they have a .567-point percentage so far (7-5-3). But they are on the outside looking in, two points back of a playoff spot and facing a stacked Atlantic Division.

Buffalo Sabres News / Sabre Noise / November 6

Sabres' offensive dip shifts focus to Amerks' top scorers

The Buffalo Sabres ranked fifth in the NHL in goals per game (3.45) last season en route to ending the longest playoff drought in league history. The team's offensive production his dipped considerably (23rd at 2.93 goals per game) early in the current campaign, though.