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Amerks defenseman is making strong push for a Sabres call-up

Despite the 8-3 drumming against the Tampa Bay Lightning this week, the Buffalo Sabres' strongest position group is the defensemen. They have remarkable depth at the position, and there is no shortage of players who have emerged the last few years as top defenders in the NHL.

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Sabres franchise value surges after ending NHL's longest playoff drought

Fifteen years ago, lifelong Buffalo Sabres fan Terry Pegula purchased the NHL franchise for $189 million. It's now worth $1.7 billion, a 799.5% increase in value.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 13

3 Takeaways From the Sabres’ 3-2 Loss to the Blackhawks

To call this Buffalo Sabres season “up-and-down” would be a major understatement. They ripped off three straight wins on the West Coast but have struggled during a four-game homestand, getting smashed by the Vegas Golden Knights and Tampa Bay Lightning.

Lindy Ruff News / Sabre Noise / November 13

Lindy Ruff blasts NHL officials after egregious missed call vs. Chicago

Chicago Blackhawks center Anton Frondell set an obvious, illegal pick on Buffalo Sabres defenseman Owen Power in overtime, which created a vast pasture of open ice for Ryan Donato to score the winning goal and deepen the Sabres' recent woes.

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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?

The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The '2026-27 NHL captains' quiz

Buffalo Sabres News / Sabre Noise / November 12

3 takeaways from an ugly 3-2 overtime loss for the Buffalo Sabres against the Blackhawks

The Buffalo Sabres were coming off their ugliest loss of the season on Wednesday night after losing 8-3 to the Tampa Bay Lightning. However, they didn't have much time to dwell on it as they were right back on the ice Thursday night against the Chicago Blackhawks on the road.

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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 / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 12

Sabres Activate Alex Lyon, Place Konsta Helenius On IR

According to a team announcement, the Buffalo Sabres activated netminder Alex Lyon from the injured reserve. Not only has Lyon been activated from the injured reserve, but he will also make his season debut tonight against the Chicago Blackhawks.

Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / November 12

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.

Daxon Rudolph News / Sabre Noise / November 12

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

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 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.

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.

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The '35 passing TD NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Last 30-rush game by NFL team' quiz

The '150-Rec.-Yard NFL teammates' quiz

The 'Most NFL QB rushing-TDs' quiz

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.

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 / Buffalo Hockey Beat / November 11

Would a trip to Rochester help Sabres’ Jiri Kulich find some confidence?

BUFFALO – On one hand, Jiri Kulich scored 15 goals and spent the end of his rookie season centering the Sabres’ No. 1 line. On the other hand, he just missed nearly a full season recovering from a blood clot and has struggled to find his game this year.

Buffalo Sabres News / Sabre Noise / November 11

Sabres' UPL chooses Atlantic Division rival as NHL's best goal scorer

Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has made nearly 5,100 saves during his seven-year NHL career, including eight against Edmonton Oilers sniper Leon Draisaitl, who leads the league with 18 goals early in the 2026-27 season.

Mattias Samuelsson News / Sabre Noise / November 11

Mattias Samuelsson lauds Sabres teammate: 'Starting to look like a man now'

It's the most common refrain at the beginning of training camp across the sports spectrum: a player is in the "best shape of their life." In most cases, it translates to nothing.

NHL News / Sabre Noise / November 11

4 storylines for the Buffalo Sabres' home game against the Tampa Bay Lightning

The Buffalo Sabres are looking to get back on track after a disappointing performance against the Vegas Golden Knights on Sunday afternoon. They will be taking on a Tampa Bay Lightning team, one that they were competing with down the stretch last season for the Atlantic Division.

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen News / The Hockey Writers / November 9