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Rasmus Dahlin News / Field Level Media / November 7

Sabres' Rasmus Dahlin (personal) takes leave of absence

Buffalo Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin will take a temporary leave of absence from the team and return to Sweden to take care of a personal matter, head coach Lindy Ruff announced Friday.

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Rasmus Dahlin News / NHL Trade Talk / November 7

Sabres Announce Leave of Absence for Rasmus Dahlin

Buffalo Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff just announced a leave of absence for star defenseman Rasmus Dahlin, who is returning to Sweden to be with his fiancé after her heart transplant.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / November 7

Sabres’ Star Players Need To Start Producing Something… Anything

With each passing game, it gets more and more embarrassing to see the lack of production that is coming from the Buffalo Sabres’ scoring and star players.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 7

3 Takeaways From the Sabres’ 3-0 Loss to the Blues

Coming off another overtime loss, the Buffalo Sabres had rightful optimism. They are in the thick of a competitive Eastern Conference, a couple of wins away from being near the top of the standings.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 6

Blues Snap Sabres’ 5-Game Point Streak with a 3-0 Shutout Win

The Buffalo Sabres came into the game against the struggling St. Louis Blues, riding a five-game point streak. The Blues, not to be mistaken with their early-season form, toppled the Sabres in a 3-0 stunner at KeyBank Center on Thursday night.

Jiri Kulich News / Daily Faceoff / November 6

Sabres’ Jiri Kulich placed on injured reserve

The Buffalo Sabres have placed center Juri Kulich on injured reserve, as was reported Thursday by Rachel Lenzi of the Buffalo News. Kulich has missed Buffalo’s last two games with an issue related to fluid in his ears.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / November 6

Sabres’ Mattias Samuelsson confident after ‘dark days;’ Zach Benson sidelined

BUFFALO – In the most trying season of his career, Sabres defenseman Mattias Samuelsson experienced what he called some “dark days.” When he wasn’t injured, at times, he performed so poorly coach Lindy Ruff scratched him.

Josh Norris News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 6

Sabres get huge Josh Norris injury update

The Buffalo Sabres are off to a decent start to the 2025-26 season, as they look to break their playoff drought. Despite having young, talented players, they have not made the playoffs since 2011.

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NHL News / Field Level Media / November 6

After 5 straight OT games, Sabres seek regulation win vs. Blues

The Buffalo Sabres keep working overtime to compile points. During their last five outings, the Sabres won once in a shootout and earned an overtime-loss point in the other four games.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / November 5

Sabres Josh Norris skating again; Tyson Kozak close to returning from injury

BUFFALO – Sabres center Josh Norris, who suffered an upper-body injury opening night, is progressing and has started skating again, coach Lindy Ruff said.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / November 4

Alex Lyon, Noah Ostlund get Sabres to OT before losing to Mammoth

BUFFALO – On one hand, the Sabres’ penchant for taking games to overtime is encouraging. Every point is precious, and they’ve guaranteed themselves at least one in each of their last five games.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / November 5

Which coaches are on the hot seat?

In the NHL, it’s only a matter of time before heads begin to roll.

Rangers' staggering home woes continue with another shutout loss

Maple Leafs' slow start could be a blessing in disguise, former NHL head coach suggests

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Scott Ratzlaff News / Inside The Rink / November 5

ECHL: Jacksonville’s Scott Ratzlaff Named Rookie of the Month

The ECHL announced today that Jacksonville Icemen goaltender Scott Ratzlaff has been named the Howies Hockey Tape ECHL Rookie of the Month for October.

Noah Ostlund News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 4

Sabres recall former first-round pick

The Sabres announced the recall of center Noah Ostlund from the AHL’s Rochester Americans.

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NHL News / Last Word On Sports / November 4

NHL Predictions: November 4th Buffalo Sabres vs Utah Mammoth

Welcome back to another edition of NHL Predictions, with us here at Last Word On Hockey. Tuesday’s matchup between the Buffalo Sabres and the Utah Mammoth will feature the first ever matchup between the Sabres and the newly named Mammoth.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 3

Banged-up Sabres to meet Mammoth after offseason trade

The Buffalo Sabres want to build off a shootout win when they host the Utah Mammoth on Tuesday, but coach Lindy Ruff's team will likely enter the game banged up at the forward position.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 1

Sabres end skid, edge Capitals in shootout

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 31 saves and the Buffalo Sabres beat the visiting Washington Capitals 4-3 in a shootout on Saturday night. Luukkonen made five saves in overtime and was perfect in the five-round shootout as the Sabres ended a three-game losing streak in which each loss was by a 4-3 score in overtime.

Jordan Greenway News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 30

Sabres’ Jordan Greenway set for season debut vs. Bruins

The Buffalo Sabres are coming off a 4-3 overtime loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday night. In the game, Michael Kesselring made his debut with the Sabres after missing the start of the season with an injury.

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 30

Three NHL coaches in danger of a midseason firing

The NHL season is just about a month in, with nearly every team having played ten games so far. While several teams, such as the Pittsburgh Penguins, Seattle Kraken and Detroit Red Wings, have exceeded expectations, many have fallen short. Let's take a look at three NHL coaches on the hot seat.

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NHL News / Last Word On Sports / October 30

NHL Predictions Sabres Edition October 30th Boston Bruins vs Buffalo

Welcome back to another edition of NHL Predictions, with us here at Last Word On Hockey. Thursday night’s matchup between the Boston Bruins and the Buffalo Sabres features the bottom two teams from the NHL’s Atlantic Division from last season.

Michael Kesselring News / Daily Faceoff / October 28

Sabres’ Michael Kesselring to make season debut against Blue Jackets

A team that’s one of the league’s hottest at home this season is getting some reinforcements. When speaking to the media, Buffalo Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff stated that defenseman Michael Kesselring is “good to go” and is expected to make his debut with his new team on Tuesday night, when the Sabres play host to the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Buffalo Sabres News / Athlon Sports / October 23

Sabres’ Goalie Sparkles in Debut After Starting Season on Waivers

Buffalo Sabres goaltender Colten Ellis made the most of his long-awaited opportunity to make his NHL debut. On Wednesday, the 25-year-old goaltender stood tall by making 27 saves and stopping several breakaways in Buffalo’s 4-2 victory over the Detroit Red Wings.