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USA’s Tage Thompson leaves Olympic semifinal for precautionary reasons

Team USA forward Tage Thompson left Friday’s semifinal game against Team Slovakia at the 2026 Winter Olympics after the second period for precautionary reasons, according to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman.

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When will Rasmus Dahlin return to the Sabres following the Olympics?

BUFFALO – The Sabres expect captain Rasmus Dahlin to return to the team on Sunday or Monday following his stint representing Team Sweden at the Olympics.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / February 19

Sabres’ Tage Thompson Needs More Playing Time at the 2026 Olympics

The United States men’s Olympic hockey team has been playing very well, and after having gotten a bye into the quarterfinals and then knocking out Sweden to make it to the semifinals, Buffalo Sabres fans watching will have noticed something.

Logan Stanley News / The Hockey Writers / February 16

Sabres Trade Target: Logan Stanley

The NHL roster freeze for the Olympic break will be lifted on Sunday, Feb. 22, at 11:59 pm ET, with the NHL Trade Deadline just 12 days away (Friday, Mar.

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Buffalo Sabres News / Breakaway on SI / February 16

Sabres Star Looks to Continue Dominance for Sweden Against Latvia

Latvia and Sweden will close out the elimination-stage contests as the men's hockey tournament at the 2026 Winter Olympics reduces to just eight nations.

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The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

NHL News / NHL Rumors / February 18

NHL Rumors: Philadelphia Flyers are likely sellers, but how big will they want to go?

Matthew Fairburn of The Athletic: The Buffalo Sabres are going to need to acquire another defenseman before the trade deadline, one that can provide reliable minutes on the third pairing.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / February 14

Sabres’ Dahlin Shining Early for Team Sweden

Buffalo Sabres fans only have a few hometown options to cheer for in the Olympics. Tage Thompson is representing Team USA, scoring in his Olympic debut.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / February 14

Buffalo Sabres’ Most Successful Olympians of All-Time

The entire hockey world has shifted from individual leagues to the greatest global spectacle of them all: the Winter Olympics. For the first time since 2014, the NHL is sending the best of the best to represent their countries in the pursuit of gold.

Buffalo Sabres News / Inside The Rink / February 12

Olympics: Rasmus Dahlin Powers Sweden Past Italy 5-2

The second game of men’s hockey at the Olympics kicked off this afternoon, where Italy would take on Sweden. Just about everyone had the Swedes winning due to their stacked roster, but the Italians kept things closer than they might have been prior.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / February 11

Sabres Can Shore Up Major Weakness with These Trade Targets

Heading into the Olympic break, the Buffalo Sabres are not only in the thick of the playoff race but stand a chance of claiming the second spot in the Atlantic Division.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / February 11

Buffalo Sabres Fan Guide to the 2026 Winter Olympics

For the first time since 2014, NHL players are competing in the Winter Olympics. The Buffalo Sabres have two players representing their country. Here is what you need to know about Tage Thompson and Rasmus Dahlin as the men’s tournament gets underway this week.

Alex Tuch News / NHL Trade Talk / February 10

Sabres Take a Major Gamble With Pending UFA Alex Tuch

The Buffalo Sabres are about to take a serious risk with pending UFA forward Alex Tuch. The star winger who is due for a hefty raise is holding firm on his ask, and the Sabres aren’t ready to meet it.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / February 10

3 Players the Sabres Can Afford to Move After the Olympics

The Buffalo Sabres have a few weeks of reprieve to gather themselves as the Winter Olympics rage on. During that time, official trades and roster moves cannot be made, but handshake deals and discussions will absolutely be happening by NHL general managers around the league.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / February 9

Sabres Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Trade Rumors, Olympic’s Kick Off & More

Here is the latest news and updates on the Buffalo Sabres and their schedule for the week of Feb. 9 – Feb. 16, 2026. Even though the Sabres entered the Olympic break with a 1-2-1 record in their final four games, they are still in a playoff spot.

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Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 7

Strain On Top-Four Could Push Sabres To Add Defense

A three-week break for the 2026 Winter Olympics will be exactly what the Buffalo Sabres need to try and spark a reset on the blue-line. The rest will be most helpful for defenseman Michael Kesselring, who has been playing through a high-ankle sprain for much of the year per Matthew Fairburn of The Athletic.

Isak Rosen News / Inside The Rink / February 7

AHL Game Recap: Rosen, Americans Hand Springfield Third Straight Loss; Thunderbirds Shutout in Two of Last Three Games

The Springfield Thunderbirds continue their road trip tonight with the third of a six-game trip as they face the Rochester Americans. The Thunderbirds are coming off a 4-3 loss to the Crunch on Wednesday night.

Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 6

Buffalo Sabres Reassign Three Players

The Buffalo Sabres have reassigned three players to their AHL affiliate, the Rochester Americans: forwards Konsta Helenius and Isak Rosen, as well as defenseman Zach Metsa.

Buffalo Sabres News / Last Word On Sports / February 3

Buffalo Sabres Goaltender to Miss 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics

Tough news was announced on Tuesday morning for the Buffalo Sabres and their Team Finland Olympic team. Goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen will not play in the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics for Team Finland.

NHL News / Field Level Media / February 1

Sabres carry rare superior record into rubber game with Panthers

The Buffalo Sabres, who are in the midst of a 14-year-playoff drought that is the longest in NHL history, are actually in prime postseason position. With 28 games left in the regular season, the Sabres' start the week as one of the Eastern Conference's two wild-card teams.

Isak Rosen News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 1

Buffalo Sabres Recall Isak Rosen, Reassign Zac Jones

The Buffalo Sabres announced today that forward Isak Rosén has been recalled from their AHL affiliate, the Rochester Americans. In a corresponding move, defenseman Zac Jones was reassigned.

Rasmus Dahlin News / Daily Faceoff / February 1

‘This is going to be magical’: Sabres’ Dahlin ready for big role with Swedish Olympic team

This story appeared on hockeysverige.se this week and has been translated from Swedish to English. By Konrad Grönlund: Rasmus Dahlin is set to enter the Olympics as one of Sweden’s best defensemen — and arguably one of Tre Kronor’s most important players overall.

Alex Tuch News / Daily Faceoff / January 30

Alex Tuch amid Sabres' winning streak: 'We're gonna go for the Cup'

It’s hard not to be confident if you’re the Buffalo Sabres right now.

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Buffalo Sabres News / Field Level Media / January 29

Alex Lyon sets club mark as hot Sabres beat Kings

Multiple Sabres players dazzled in the team's Thursday night win.

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Josh Doan News / NHL Trade Talk / January 21

Sabres Sign Josh Doan to Massive New Contract Extension

The Buffalo Sabres have locked up one of their biggest surprises of the season, agreeing to a seven-year, $48.65 million contract extension with forward Josh Doan, carrying a $6.95 million cap hit.

Buffalo Sabres News / Yardbarker / January 18

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Sabres forward Josh Norris to miss time with upper-body injury

Flames trade defenseman Rasmus Andersson to Golden Knights

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Buffalo Sabres News / Field Level Media / January 18

Sabres F Josh Norris (upper body) out week-to-week

Josh Norris' awful injury luck persisted Sunday as the Buffalo Sabres center was ruled out on a week-to-week basis with an upper-body issue. Norris missed Buffalo's last two games after being cross-checked in the ribs Wednesday, which forced him to depart in the second period of a 5-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers.