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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.

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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.

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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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Tage Thompson 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.

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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.

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 / Sabre Noise / September 16

Jarmo Kekalainen reveals Buffalo Sabres' biggest challenge for new season

The Buffalo Sabres skated in the NHL Playoffs for the first time in 15 years back in the spring. Now they're expected to take the next step toward true Stanley Cup contention.

Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / September 16

Sabres’ Jason Zucker to miss start of season; Louis Crevier coming off offseason surgery

The Buffalo Sabres will be down a forward to start the season, and possibly a defenseman, too. On Wednesday, Sabres general manager Jarmo Kekalainen revealed that winger Jason Zucker will not be ready for the start of the season as he is recovering from offseason surgery to repair a sports hernia.

Buffalo Sabres News / Sabre Noise / September 16

NHL analysts identify what the Sabres roster 'needs' to join league's elite

The Buffalo Sabres acquired some defensive depth in the form of Olen Zellweger and Louis Crevier over the summer but, at least so far, the team's front office hasn't made the type of game-changing addition a lot of fans were hoping for when the offseason began.

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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 / 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.

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Buffalo Sabres News / Sabre Noise / September 16

3 Buffalo Sabres primed to earn bigger roles during 2026-27 NHL season

Buffalo Sabres general manager Jarmo Kekalainen showed quiet confidence in the organization's young core with his limited number of offseason moves following the departures of Alex Tuch and Bowen Byram, who were traded to the Washington Capitals and Chicago Blackhawks, respectively.

Louis Crevier News / Sabre Noise / September 15

Louis Crevier is an exciting unknown for the Buffalo Sabres in 2026-27

It is hard to believe but training camp is upon the Buffalo Sabres. It is time to move past the success of last season and find new pieces that can help them stay near the top of the NHL standings.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / September 15

Sabres assign four prospects to junior; Rochester adds forward and goalie

The Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday assigned four prospects – defenseman David Bedkowski, goalie Samuel Meloche and forwards Dylan Dumont and Doman Szongoth – to their respective junior teams.

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.

Jiri Kulich News / Sabre Noise / September 15

Jiri Kulich’s return could completely change the Sabres’ forward competition

The Buffalo Sabres are just so much better with Jiri Kulich in the lineup. And if he can return fully healthy this season, it could make for some interesting forward competition.

Buffalo Sabres News / Sabre Noise / September 14

Projected Buffalo Sabres lines before first 2026 training camp practice

Four months after the Buffalo Sabres' long-awaited turnaround season ended in the second round of the 2026 NHL Playoffs, the Blue and Gold will begin preparations to defend their Atlantic Division title with training camp set to open this week.

Buffalo Sabres News / ESPN / September 14

Sabres sign 22-year-old Ostlund to 8-year, $52.8M contract

The Sabres are banking on forward Noah Ostlund's potential by signing the 22-year-old to an eight-year, $52.8 million contract, the team announced Monday.

Buffalo Sabres News / NHL Trade Talk / September 14

Sabres Make Big Bet with Noah Östlund Just Before Deadline

The Buffalo Sabres have signed forward Noah Östlund to an eight-year contract extension carrying a $6.6 million average annual value, the team announced Monday morning.

Noah Ostlund News / Daily Faceoff / September 14

Sabres sign Noah Ostlund to eight-year extension

The Buffalo Sabres have agreed to terms on an eight-year contract extension with forward Noah Ostlund, the club announced Monday morning. Per the club’s own media release, the deal carries an average annual value of $6.6 million.

Buffalo Sabres News / Viral Sports News / September 12

Former Buffalo Sabres Forward Has Died

The Buffalo hockey community is remembering Brent Peterson, a former Sabres forward whose playing days in western New York were only one chapter in a long life around the game.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 12

Last-minute move Sabres must make ahead of 2026-27 season

The Buffalo Sabres face a crucial season in their development. After being stuck at or near the cellar for the better part of 15 seasons, the Sabres finally turned it around last season.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / September 9

Buffalo Sabres’ 5 Worst Contracts of the Salary Cap Era

Now more than ever, management of NHL teams are trying to find value. Contracts are escalating all the time. Teams can ill-afford to swing and miss on a substantial acquisition, lest it hamstring their efforts for years to come.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / September 6

Does Connor Hellebuyck Even Make Sense for the Buffalo Sabres?

Mike Harrington of the Buffalo News: The Winnipeg Jets have lost leverage with Connor Hellebuyck, and he’s getting impatient as training camp nears. The Sabres were close to landing him at the draft, but the Jets wouldn’t give the Sabres the No.

Buffalo Sabres News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 5

Sabres sign former undrafted free agent to 1-year contract extension

It won’t be long now before the Buffalo Sabres gather for training camp as they look to capitalize on the success that they enjoyed during the 2025-26 NHL season, in which they returned to the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time since 2011; they also won their division for the first time since 2007, a 19-year gap.

Zach Metsa News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 4

Sabres Sign Zach Metsa To One-Year Extension

The Buffalo Sabres have gotten some business done as they return for training camp. According to a team announcement, the Sabres have signed defenseman Zach Metsa to a one-year, $900K extension.

Buffalo Sabres News / Yardbarker / August 3