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Sabres are on the clock, but this season isn’t Stanley Cup or bust

The Buffalo Sabres didn’t just officially make it out of their rebuild last season. They exceeded expectations by reaching the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

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Sabres Place Conor Sheary On Waivers

Despite never filling a major lineup role, veteran winger Conor Sheary was once a lock to stick in the NHL lineup. Those days seem past, as Sheary has been placed on waivers by the Buffalo Sabres ahead of his 14th professional season per PuckPedia.

Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / September 29

Leafs, Sabres will swap playoff spots

The start of the NHL season is upon us, and the Atlantic Division stands out above the rest as being particularly ripe with intriguing storylines for all eight teams.

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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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Mattias Samuelsson News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / September 29

Mattias Samuelsson might be ready for opener; Sabres make roster move

BUFFALO – Injured Sabres defenseman Mattias Samuelsson could play in Thursday’s season opener against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Samuelsson, who suffered a lower-body injury blocking a shot in the second preseason game, skated on his own Tuesday and could practice with the Sabres on Wednesday, coach Lindy Ruff said.

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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.

Jiri Kulich News / Sabre Noise / September 29

Buffalo Sabres are traveling down a questionable path with Jiri Kulich

One year ago, the Buffalo Sabres were hopeful Jiri Kulich was about to end the club's long-term search for a first-line center. Then he suffered a blood clot that forced him to miss a vast majority of last season and delayed his development at a crucial stage.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / September 29

Sabres Announce the 2026-27 Opening Night Roster

With the 2026-27 NHL season set to begin on Tuesday night, all 32 teams had to submit their opening-night rosters by 5 pm ET on Monday, including the Buffalo Sabres, who announced their opening-night lineup on Monday afternoon.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / September 29

Sabres Could Set Up Big Season with Hot Start in the Face of Injuries

Setting expectations for the 2026-27 Buffalo Sabres has been a difficult task. After all the changes during the offseason, most still had a positive outlook for what this team could do in the season to come.

Buffalo Sabres News / Sabre Noise / September 29

Buffalo Sabres receive a lot of love in 2026-27 NHL predictions poll

The Buffalo Sabres are set to embark on a crucial turning-point season. Can they take another massive step toward bringing the franchise's first championship to Western New York, or will they fade after the high-profile offseason departures of Alex Tuch and Bowen Byram?

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / September 29

Sabres’ Power Play Has to Be a Success in 2026-27

The Buffalo Sabres are going to have more stiff competition this season. As the Atlantic division is shaping up to be arguably the most competitive in the entire league, they will be fighting tooth and nail for every single point.

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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 29

3 bold predictions for the Buffalo Sabres defensemen entering the 2026-27 season

The Buffalo Sabres were able to go as far as they did in the playoffs because of the strength of their blueline. Last season, they had arguably the best Top 4 in the entire league, led by Rasmus Dahlin, along with Mattias Samuelsson, Owen Power, and Bowen Byram.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / September 28

Sabres’ initial 2026-27 roster has goalies Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen and Alex Lyon

The Buffalo Sabres’ initial 23-man roster for the 2026-27 season released Monday features three goalies, six defensemen and 14 forwards. Goalies Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen and Alex Lyon and defenseman Olen Zellweger, all of whom suffered injuries in preseason games last week, are listed on the roster.

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Buffalo Sabres News / Sabre Noise / September 28

A mix of good and bad news highlights the Sabres initial 23-man roster

The Buffalo Sabres on Monday afternoon announced their initial 23-man roster, and it was a combination of good and not-so-good news for the team. On the positive end, the Sabres didn't have any of their Top 3 goalies or Olen Zellweger on injured reserve.

Daxon Rudolph News / Sabre Noise / September 28

Daxon Rudolph reveals the big shift coming to his game at Denver

Leading up to the NHL Draft, players start to get an idea of where they might end up being drafted and by which teams. However, any hunches that Daxon Rudolph had in the weeks leading up to the NHL Draft went out the window on the day of the first round, after the Buffalo Sabres had acquired a Top 5 pick and were looking to talk to Rudolph.

Matt Grzelcyk News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / September 27

After losing defensemen to injury, Matt Grzelcyk’s signing gives Sabres boost

BUFFALO – The Sabres wasted no time getting newcomer Matt Grzelcyk acclimated. Without the benefit of a practice or pregame skate, they threw the defenseman into the lineup for their preseason finale.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / September 27

Sabres Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines — Preseason Cuts, Injury Updates & More

Here is the latest news and updates around the Buffalo Sabres and their schedule for the week of Sept. 27 – Oct. 4, 2026. On Friday, the Sabres made a round of their first preseason cuts as we inch closer to the opening night roster being announced.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / September 27

Islanders sign Logan Stanley to one-year contract

A big presence is heading to Long Island. On Sunday, the New York Islanders announced that the team has signed defenseman Logan Stanley to a one-year contract.

Buffalo Sabres News / Sabre Noise / September 27

3 division rivals that could derail the Sabres pursuit of a rare franchise milestone

It might be easy to forget that the Buffalo Sabres not only ended their playoff drought last season but did so by winning the Atlantic Division. It was the first time the Sabres won the Atlantic Division after realignment in 2013, and the first time they have won a division title since 2009-10, when they were in the Northeast Division.

Buffalo Sabres News / Sabre Noise / September 27

Sabres' goalie injuries could open the door for a Connor Hellebuyck trade

The Buffalo Sabres already had some questions in net heading into the season, and now the Alex Lyon injury as well as the injury to Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen could make things even more interesting.

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / September 26

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen leaves game injured as Sabres end preseason

BUFFALO – When the Sabres open the regular season Thursday in Columbus, Colten Ellis could be their starting goalie. A trying preseason in which they lost five significant players to injury in four games, including top goalies Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen and Alex Lyon, has mercifully ended.

Matt Grzelcyk News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 25

Sabres Sign Matt Grzelcyk

The Buffalo Sabres have signed veteran defenseman Matt Grzelcyk to a one-year deal worth the league-minimum salary of $850K. The 32-year-old defenseman arrives in Buffalo in the aftermath of two significant injuries to the left side of the Sabres defense.

Alex Lyon News / Daily Faceoff / September 24

Sabres’ Alex Lyon leaves preseason game with shoulder injury

Buffalo Sabres goaltender Alex Lyon left Thursday’s preseason game against the Detroit Red Wings with a shoulder injury. Lyon appeared to suffer the injury while reaching for a loose puck during the first period.

Buffalo Sabres News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 24

Sabres’ blue line hit hard by 2 key injuries ahead of opening night

The Buffalo Sabres open their 2026-27 regular-season against the Columbus Blue Jackets in exactly a week’s time, and they could be without two key pieces of their defensive unit for the opening contest.

Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / September 23

Sabres’ Mattias Samuelsson out week-to-week; Olen Zellweger in concussion protocol

It appears the Buffalo Sabres could be starting their season without a couple of key blueliners. On Wednesday, Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff confirmed that defenseman Mattias Samuelsson is out week-to-week with a lower-body injury, and defenseman Olen Zellweger is in concussion protocol.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / September 22

Olen Zellweger Diagnosed With Concussion After Hard Hit From Carson Soucy

Olen Zellweger is dealing with a concussion after a heavy hit from Carson Soucy left him down on the ice and needing assistance getting to the locker room.

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