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Sabres place Konsta Helenius on injured reserve, activate Alex Lyon

Some good news, but some bad news, in Western New York. According to the NHL media website, the Buffalo Sabres have activated goaltender Alex Lyon from injured reserve.

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Sabres' Daxon Rudolph praised by coach for 'world class' performance

Buffalo Sabres prospect Daxon Rudolph faced questions about whether his breakout with the WHL's Prince Albert Raiders last season would translate to college hockey.

Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / November 12

Sabres’ goaltending woes continue to drive slow start

Buffalo Sabres’ fans were witness to another difficult loss Wednesday night as the Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the home team 8-3. Nikita Kucherov recorded a hat trick and Brandon Hagel scored two goals of his own.

Zach Benson News / Sabre Noise / November 12

NHL analyst highlights success of Sabres' Zach Benson: 'Special company'

Perhaps Zach Benson doesn't need to score 30 goals to become one of the NHL's best wingers. The Buffalo Sabres fan favorite is still dealing with some

Nikita Kucherov News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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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The '2026-27 NHL captains' quiz

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 12

3 Takeaways From the Sabres’ 8-3 Loss to the Lightning

The Buffalo Sabres have been struggling to find consistency. They had an impressive West Coast road trip but have dropped two of three at home, most notably an ugly 4-1 Sunday matinee against the Vegas Golden Knights.

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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.

NHL News / Ball Exclusives / November 12

Buffalo Sabres Visit Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday

The Buffalo Sabres visit the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday, Nov. 12, at United Center, with puck drop at 8:00 p.m. ET. The Sabres are 8-7-3. Buffalo lost to Tampa Bay Lightning 8-3 on Wednesday, Nov.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 12

Sabres ready to find defensive mojo vs. struggling Blackhawks

During a recent stretch, the Buffalo Sabres returned to the defensive structure that played a key part in their success last season after they struggled to do so for the first few weeks of the current campaign.

Buffalo Sabres News / Sabre Noise / November 12

A sobering reality hovers above the struggling Buffalo Sabres

The Buffalo Sabres leadership group was on the same page after getting demolished by the Atlantic Division rival Tampa Bay Lightning on home ice Wednesday evening.

Alex Lyon News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / November 12

Passion has helped Alex Lyon improve with age; Sabres goalie expected to start first game soon

BUFFALO – In the coming days, perhaps as soon as tonight in Chicago, Sabres goalie Alex Lyon is expected to make his season debut and display the latest version of himself that he spent the offseason and the past several weeks developing.

NHL News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / November 11

Sabres fall apart after comeback, lose big to Lightning: ‘Beating ourselves’

BUFFALO – The same Sabres team that looked finished after falling behind four goals to the Tampa Bay Lightning in the second period nearly tied the darn thing.

NHL News / Sabre Noise / November 11

4 takeaways from the Buffalo Sabres 8-3 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning

Last season, the Buffalo Sabres got the better of the Tampa Bay Lightning as they took seven of eight points against the division rival. On Wednesday night, the Lightning ensured the Sabres wouldn't have the chance to get that many points this season as they won 8-3 against Buffalo.

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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 / November 11

Could Matvei Michkov and Lindy Ruff coexist in Buffalo?

Buffalo Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff gained a reputation for being tough on young players, especially those with defensive deficiencies, during his first stint as the franchise's head coach.

Jiri Kulich News / Sabre Noise / November 10

It's time for the Buffalo Sabres to make a Jiri Kulich decision

Jiri Kulich needs to play hockey. The 22-year-old Czechia native missed a majority of last season because of a blood clot. He returned for the start of the 2026-27 campaign, but he was sidelined for five games while in the NHL's concussion protocol and missed another game with an illness.

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Sam Carrick News / Sabre Noise / November 10

Sam Carrick may be playing his way toward the Sabres trade block

The Buffalo Sabres were already surging towards a playoff berth when they made a notable addition in March. They acquired center Sam Carrick in a trade with the New York Rangers for a pair of draft picks.

Daxon Rudolph News / Sabre Noise / November 10

Daxon Rudolph isn't the only Sabres defense prospect shining in college

Daxon Rudolph, the No. 4 overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, continues to generate excitement in Western New York with a memorable start to his collegiate career at the University of Denver, but he's not the only Buffalo Sabres prospect making a statement in the NCAA ranks.

Buffalo Sabres News / Sabre Noise / November 10

Jarmo Kekalainen sends subtle hint to the Buffalo Sabres locker room

Finding consistent success in the NHL requires a commitment that extends well beyond what happens at the rink. That's the point Buffalo Sabres general

Owen Tippett News / Sabre Noise / November 9

Sabres need to take advantage of Flyers’ struggles and make a run at Owen Tippett

The Buffalo Sabres need scoring help and need it fast. Since it is mid-season, really the only way to do that right now is through a trade. General manager Jarmo Kekalainen finds himself in a position where he must make a big swing, and the best fit right now might be Philadelphia Flyers forward Owen Tippett.

Buffalo Sabres News / Sabre Noise / November 9

Buffalo Sabres must leverage organizational riches for a win-now trade

A quick glance at the Buffalo Sabres' organizational depth chart reveals a meaningful imbalance between the forwards and the defensemen. Buffalo has five blueliners under contract for at least three seasons: Rasmus Dahlin, Owen Power, Mattias Samuelsson, Olen Zellweger and Louis Crevier.