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Sabres Need Too Many Things to Go Right for Playoffs to Be Reasonable

It has been said a million times, but this is a pivotal season for the Buffalo Sabres. Missing the playoffs 14 seasons in a row will certainly amplify the sense of urgency facing a franchise.

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After trade, career-worst season, goalie Alexandar Georgiev excited for fresh chance with Sabres

BUFFALO – Following a perfect 40-minute outing in the preseason opener, Sabres goalie Alexandar Georgiev will likely start again Thursday in Detroit or Saturday afternoon at home against the Red Wings.

Tage Thompson News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / September 23

After winning gold medal, Sabres’ Tage Thompson aims for 50 goals, playoffs

BUFFALO – Long before Sabres winger Tage Thompson scored the overtime goal that clinched Team USA’s first gold medal at the World Championship in 92 years, the demands of the tournament had left a lasting impression on him.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / September 23

Sabres Host Blue Jackets in Preseason Home Opener

Buffalo Sabres hockey is officially back as they are scheduled to take on the Columbus Blue Jackets for a second straight night as a part of a home-and-home set, which is how it is for the entirety of the preseason.

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Konsta Helenius News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / September 23

Sabres preseason: Konsta Helenius has grit to complement skill, scores early

BUFFALO – With less than a minute remaining in Monday’s 4-0 road win in Columbus, Sabres prospect Konsta Helenius grabbed a pass at the blue line and skated down the right wing toward Blue Jackets goalie Jet Greaves.

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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.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / September 23

3 Sabres Prospects To Watch During Preseason

The preseason is finally here, and the time has come to see what the fruits of the summer’s labor will bring. The Buffalo Sabres have plenty of interesting storylines to follow as they begin their first set of games this week, but in particular, it will be very fun to see what their young players will do.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / September 23

3 Takeaways From the Sabres’ Dominant Preseason Opener

The Buffalo Sabres blanked the Columbus Blue Jackets, 4-0, to open their preseason dominantly at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio, yesterday. The Sabres

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / September 22

Blue Jackets Shutout by Sabres 4-0 in Second Preseason Game

The Columbus Blue Jackets played their second preseason game of 2025-26 on Monday night. Unlike Sunday night, they couldn’t must any offense. Bowen Byram and Beck Malenstyn scored less than four minutes apart in the second period to help lift the Sabres to a 4-0 shutout of the Blue Jackets.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / September 22

Bowen Byram aware of trade rumors during summer; Mason Geertsen Buffalo’s new ‘enforcer’

BUFFALO – You bet Sabres defenseman Bowen Byram heard his name repeatedly materialize in trade rumors during the offseason. “I feel like I’ve been in trade rumors since I first came into the league,” Byram said Monday morning in KeyBank Center.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / September 22

Recapping the Sabres’ Intrasquad Practice & Preseason Preview

To mix things up at training camp, the Buffalo Sabres decided to hold an intrasquad scrimmage at KeyBank Center. However, instead of the original team

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / September 22

Sabres preseason: Radim Mrtka set to debut, Alexandar Georgiev to start

BUFFALO – Bo, meet Radim. Radim, meet Bo. Now go out and play together. In the opening days of training camp, the Sabres kept the players expected to comprise their NHL roster in one practice group.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / September 20

Artemi Panarin, New York Rangers decline to talk publicly about contract situation

Rachel Lenzi of the Buffalo News: Buffalo Sabres GM Kevyn Adams on pending UFA forward Alec Tuch. “The good news is that he’s said the exact same thing about being here.

Rasmus Dahlin News / Yardbarker / September 19

Sabres share 'traumatic' health situation Dahlin's fiancee experienced

Sabres share 'traumatic' health situation Rasmus Dahlin's fiancee experienced

As Dahlin began training camp, he shared a "traumatic" story about his fiancée, Carolina Matovac, and her major health scare from earlier this summer.

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Buffalo Sabres News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 18

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 / 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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