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Sabres’ Biggest Storylines Heading Into Training Camp

The Buffalo Sabres reported for training camp on Wednesday, aiming to improve on last season’s performance. The team finished seventh in the Atlantic Division and missing the playoffs once again, making it a disappointing season for the organization.

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3 key Sabres players dealing with injuries as training camp opens

The Buffalo Sabres have missed the playoffs in 14 straight seasons, and they enter NHL Training Camp already facing adversity. Forward Jordan Greenway, winger Alex Tuch, and goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen are all dealing with injuries as the team prepares for the new season.

Alex Tuch News / Daily Faceoff / September 18

Sabres’ Alex Tuch contract negotiations: ‘I would love to be here long term’

Speaking with reporters on Thursday, Alex Tuch made it clear: he wants to be part of the Buffalo Sabres for the long term. “I think (Sabres General Manager Kevyn Adams) talked about it yesterday.

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Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / September 17

As new season begins, Kevyn Adams, Lindy Ruff like look of Sabres

BUFFALO – General manager Kevyn Adams understands that unless the Sabres win games, his words mean, well, nothing. As training camp began Wednesday and another five-month offseason ended, Adams, who’s under internal and external pressure to end an NHL-record 14-year playoff drought, expressed his belief in the newest edition of the Sabres.

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The 20 NHL players under the most pressure for the 2025-26 season

Every NHL player faces some degree of pressure. Even Aleksander Barkov, who has captained the Florida Panthers to back-to-back titles. However, some players certainly face more pressure than most, and of course inherently some players are facing the most pressure.

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen News / ESPN / September 17

Sabres' Luukkonen to miss start of training camp

Buffalo Sabres GM Kevyn Adams says goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is day-to-day with a lower-body injury and will miss the start of training camp.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / September 18

Sabres News & Rumors: From the Net Out, Prospect’s Reward & Star’s Uncertain Path

Buffalo fans have been here before. For years, the Buffalo Sabres made headlines every summer with big moves — a coaching shakeup, a big-name signing, or the promise of a hot new prospect.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / September 17

Sabres hopeful Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen won’t be injured long; Jordan Greenway begins training camp sidelined

BUFFALO – As training camp approached and Sabres goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen began ramping up his workouts to get into game mode, general manager Kevyn Adams said the Finn started experiencing some pain.

Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / September 17

Sabres’ Jordan Greenway to miss most of training camp, Alex Tuch day-to-day

It appears that the Buffalo Sabres have a couple injuries to start off training camp, as wingers Jordan Greenway and Alex Tuch were announced with injuries on Wednesday by general manager Kevyn Adams.

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen News / Daily Faceoff / September 17

Sabres’ Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen day-to-day with lower-body injury

Some clarification on what has been ailing one of the best young netminders in the game. When speaking to the media on Wednesday, Buffalo Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams stated that goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is out day-to-day with a lower-body injury.

Riley Fiddler-Schultz News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / September 15

Sabres prospect Riley Fiddler-Schultz used time as scratch wisely, earned NHL contract: ‘Amazing story’

BUFFALO – Over those difficult six weeks, as he sat out game after game as a healthy scratch, doubt would creep into Sabres prospect Riley Fiddler-Schultz’s head.

Buffalo Sabres News / NHL Trade Talk / September 15

Sabres’ Georgiev Signing Raises Questions About Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen’s Health

The Buffalo Sabres’ decision to sign Alexandar Georgiev over the weekend has sparked curiosity across the NHL — not just because of the timing, but because of the circumstances around Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen.

Buffalo Sabres News / Stadium Rant / September 14

The Buffalo Sabres are NHL Champions!.. Sort Of

Its Time For One Of The NHL’s Annual Doormat Teams To Actually Be A Winner Okay, Okay. The title of this column made people do a double-take, right? But it was read correctly> The Buffalo Sabres are NHL Champs!

Alex Tuch News / NHL Trade Talk / September 14

Alex Tuch Extension Talks Hit a Snag as Sabres Prepare for Camp

The Buffalo Sabres and power forward Alex Tuch remain in preliminary discussions regarding a long-term contract extension, but things have taken a potentially interesting turn.

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Buffalo Sabres News / Last Word On Sports / September 14

NHL Rumours: Latest Update on Buffalo Sabres Goal-Scoring Forward

Less than a month away from the start of the 2025-2026 season, and we’ve got some NHL rumours from Western New York to spice things up. The salary cap will make massive jumps over the next couple seasons.

Adam Mair News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 13

Sabres director of player development arrested for DWI with 3 kids in car

The Buffalo Sabres have placed director of player development Adam Mair on administrative leave after he was arrested last week in Rochester, New York for allegedly driving while intoxicated.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / September 13

Sabres Sign Georgiev as Luukkonen Battles Nagging Injury

The Buffalo Sabres signed goaltender Alexandar Georgiev to a one-year contract worth $850,000 on Thursday. With save percentages (SV%) well below .900 and goals-against averages (GAA) above 3.00, Georgiev has struggled the last few years.

Adam Mair News / Field Level Media / September 12

Sabres assistant coach on leave after DWI arrest

The Buffalo Sabres have placed assistant coach Adam Mair on administrative leave following a felony DWI arrest. Multiple reports said Mair, 46, had three children in his car when he was arrested on Sept.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / September 12

Which Sabres Will Face the Most Pressure in Training Camp?

As fall sets anew, so is the eve of a new hockey season. After three months of dealing with contracts and personnel, teams look to settle down and carve out their rosters out of the group of players they had and the recent acquisitions they managed to land.

Buffalo Sabres News / Last Word On Sports / September 11

Buffalo Sabres Sign Depth Goaltender to One-Year Deal

The Buffalo Sabres have agreed to a one-year, $825,000 contract, with 29-year-old goaltender Alexandar Georgiev. Georgiev spent last season with the Colorado Avalanche and the San Jose Sharks.

Adam Mair News / Last Word On Sports / September 11

Sabres’ Director of Player Development on Leave Following DWI

Adam Mair has been placed on administrative leave from the Buffalo Sabres. This placement comes after a DWI arrest on September 4th, 2025. Mair has been on the Sabres staff since 2015 and officially the Director of Player Development since 2021.

Bowen Byram News / NHL Trade Talk / September 3

Breaking Down the Intriguing Byram-to-Leafs Trade Proposal

The Toronto Maple Leafs are once again in the thick of trade speculation, and this time, the proposed deal could solve multiple roster needs at once. According to a scenario floated by Heavy, Toronto could land Buffalo Sabres defenseman Bowen Byram in exchange for Brandon Carlo, Nick Robertson, and Calle Jarnkrok.

Buffalo Sabres News / House of Hockey / September 1

Analysts Call on Atlantic Team to Strip Expensive Underperforming Defenseman of His Letter

Mattias Samuelsson has been with the Sabres for a number of years now, and after underperforming with an 'A', the team have been called to strip him of it.

Isak Rosen News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 30

Sabres face difficult decision with Isak Rosen

It was only a few years ago that the Buffalo Sabres selected forward Isak Rosen with the 14th overall pick in the 2021 NHL Draft. Since then, he’s earned very little playing time at the NHL level, despite achieving successful AHL campaigns.

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Bennett MacArthur News / Inside The Rink / August 29

ECHL: Bennett MacArthur Set for Second Season with the Icemen

The Jacksonville Icemen have announced that forward Bennett MacArthur will return for the 2025–26 ECHL season, bringing back a versatile winger who quickly became a reliable contributor in his first year with the club.

Buffalo Sabres News / Breakaway on SI / August 20

Sabres Front Office Named Worst in NHL

Fans of the Buffalo Sabres have been waiting quite a long time for a return to the Stanley Cup Playoffs, but they have little hope a championship run is around the corner.