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Sabres Can Excel if They Fix Some Poor Trends

The Buffalo Sabres have been on an absolute roll as of late. Since the hiring of Jarmo Kekalainen as their new general manager, they have looked revitalized and have gone on a fantastic stretch of games, garnering a record of 14-3-1 since his arrival.

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From Undrafted to 783 NHL Games: The Rise of Josh Gorges and His Journey to the BC Hockey Hall of Fame

In the high-stakes world of the NHL, being "undrafted" is often perceived to be a polite way of being told you aren’t quite enough. For Josh Gorges, that label wasn't a roadblock; it was a catalyst.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 23

3 Takeaways from the Sabres 4-2 Win Over the Canadiens

Though the Sabres have not been 10-wins-in-a-row hot, they’ve been very good since the beginning of December. Since Dec. 9, the Sabres are 16-3-1, most recently having beaten the Nashville Predators on the road 5-3.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / January 23

In beating Canadiens, Sabres showcase maturity; Buffalo loses players to injury

MONTREAL – This torrid 17-3-1 stretch can no longer be classified as simply a hot streak. No, having consistently showcased an identity for 45 days and more than one-quarter of the schedule, it’s safe to say the Buffalo Sabres can be called a pretty darn good hockey team.

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NHL News / Field Level Media / January 22

Sabres close gap against Canadiens in road victory

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 32 saves to help the visiting Buffalo Sabres to a 4-2 win against the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday. Jason Zucker, Beck Malenstyn, Zach Benson and Peyton Krebs scored for the Sabres, who halted a two-game skid and moved within two points of Montreal for third in the Atlantic Division.

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The 25 best NHL agitators of all-time

There's more to hockey than scoring goals and stopping pucks. For some players, putting up points came second to their main task: angering their opponents.

Jacob Bryson News / Daily Faceoff / January 22

Sabres’ Jacob Bryson leaves game vs. Canadiens with upper-body injury

Buffalo Sabres defenseman Jacob Bryson left Thursday’s game against the Montreal Canadiens and did not return after sustaining an upper-body injury, the club announced.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Sick Podcast / January 22

The Habs Hosting The Sabres In Big Divisional Game

For the 2nd time in the last week, the Montreal Canadiens (28-15-7) will be taking on the Buffalo Sabres (27-17-5), but this time they will be on home ice.

Josh Doan News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / January 22

Maturity, not just talent, earned Sabres’ Josh Doan new contract after trade

MONTREAL – Skill is just one part of Buffalo Sabres winger Josh Doan’s repertoire and why he earned a long-term contract extension during his breakout season.

Robert Thomas News / The Hockey Writers / January 22

Sabres Trade Target: Robert Thomas

The Buffalo Sabres are in the midst of one of their hottest stretches of games in franchise history. Now sitting in the second wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference with a record of 26-17-5 (57 points), they’ll be looking to make the playoffs for the first time in 14 seasons.

Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / January 22

The surging Sabres should be trade deadline buyers

It feels like it was only yesterday that the Buffalo Sabres were back in their familiar spot at the bottom of the Eastern Conference. It certainly wasn’t long ago.

Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / January 22

The Sabres make a smart long-term investment with Josh Doan extension

As the Buffalo Sabres enjoy their best stretch of hockey since the days of Ryan Miller, they’ve begun to reward the players that are making this season such a success.

Michael Kesselring News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / January 22

As he battles injuries, Sabres’ Michael Kesselring ‘starving’ to make impact

MONTREAL – Buffalo Sabres defenseman Michael Kesselring said it three times. “I’m starving,” he said this afternoon following the Sabres’ pregame skate in the Bell Centre.

Josh Doan News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 22

Josh Doan, Sabres contract grades for $48.65 million extension

The Buffalo Sabres are firmly in the playoff race, looking to erase a 14-season postseason drought. An offseason trade made by the now-fired Kevyn Adams has paid off in spades this season.

Buffalo Sabres News / Breakaway on SI / January 22

Youth Impact Growing for Sabres

The Buffalo Sabres have made a magical mid-season run, launching the organization into the packed Eastern Conference playoff race. The team was sitting in the last place spot in the Eastern Conference not long ago, and now they hold the first Wild Card spot as the halfway point of the regular season passes.

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NHL News / Field Level Media / January 21

Youth movement positively impacting Sabres, Canadiens

The Buffalo Sabres will look to tighten the gap in the upper half of the Atlantic Division standings when they visit the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday.

Buffalo Sabres News / Last Word On Sports / January 21

Buffalo Extends Top End Forward

The Buffalo Sabres have signed a player currently playing on their top line to a seven-year contract extension. Up-and-comer Josh Doan, you know son of Shane Doan, will be in Buffalo for a while longer.

Josh Doan News / Field Level Media / January 21

Sabres sign F Josh Doan to 7-year, $48.65M contract

Posting career highs in goals (15), assists (20) and points (35) over 49 games this season -- his first with the Buffalo Sabres -- forward Josh Doan was rewarded with a seven-year contract worth $48.65 million on Wednesday.

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 / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 21

Sabres sign forward Josh Doan to seven-year extension

Doan’s next extension will keep the forward in upstate New York through the 2032-33 NHL season, when he’ll be 31 years old.

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 21

3 Takeaways From the Sabres’ 5-3 Win Over the Predators

The Buffalo Sabres have cooled off a bit and entered Tuesday’s matchup with the Nashville Predators having most recently lost a tight game to the Carolina Hurricanes.

Konsta Helenius News / EasySportz / January 21

Konsta Helenius Makes Instant History in Breakout First Period

Sabres rookie delivers first NHL goal and three points in his second career game Konsta Helenius wastes no time announcing himself to the NHL. In just

Konsta Helenius News / Field Level Media / January 20

Konsta Helenius nets first NHL goal as Sabres to Preds

Konsta Helenius scored his first NHL goal and added two assists for the Buffalo Sabres, who held on for a 5-3 win against the host Nashville Predators on Tuesday.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 20

3 Takeaways From the Sabres’ 2-1 Loss to the Hurricanes

The Buffalo Sabres are in the middle of the best stretch in recent franchise history. Despite losing in overtime to the Minnesota Wild on Saturday afternoon, the Sabres had ripped off an array of impressive wins en route to a playoff spot.

Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 19

Sabres Activate Alex Lyon, Place Joshua Norris On IR

The Buffalo Sabres will again carry three netminders on their active roster. According to Rachel Lenzi of The Buffalo News, the Sabres have activated goaltender Alex Lyon from the injured reserve and have placed forward Joshua Norris on it in a corresponding roster move.

Buffalo Sabres News / Yardbarker / January 18

Can the Sabres finally end their playoff drought?

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

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Konsta Helenius News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 15

Sabres Recall Konsta Helenius, Place Joshua Dunne On IR

The Sabres have recalled top forward prospect Konsta Helenius from AHL Rochester, according to Rachel Lenzi of The Buffalo News. He could make his NHL debut tonight in Montreal.