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3 takeaways from the Buffalo Sabres 2-0 loss to the Dallas Stars

The Buffalo Sabres continue to struggle as they lost their fourth straight game, this time with a final score of 2-0 against the Dallas Stars. After giving

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Buffalo Sabres Visit Dallas Stars on Saturday

The Buffalo Sabres take on the Dallas Stars at American Airlines Center on Saturday, Nov. 14, at 8:00 p.m. ET. The Sabres are 8-7-4 and have lost three straight.

Buffalo Sabres News / Sabre Noise / November 14

Blaming the Sabres’ trainwreck on losing Alex Tuch misses the bigger problems

The Buffalo Sabres' season seems to just go from bad to worse as they lost to the Tampa Bay Lightning by a final score of 8-3 on Wednesday and followed it up with a 3-2 overtime loss to the Chicago Blackhawks, arguably one of the worst teams in the NHL.

Tyson Kozak News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / November 13

Sabres leaning heavily on healthy Tyson Kozak: ‘Some of his best hockey’

BUFFALO – The past three weeks have been the most productive of Sabres forward Tyson Kozak’s three-year NHL career. For starters, the oft-injured Kozak has played nine straight games.

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The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz

Can you name every winner of the Hart Trophy, which honors the most valuable player in the NHL, since 1983?

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 13

3 Takeaways From the Sabres’ 3-2 Loss to the Blackhawks

To call this Buffalo Sabres season “up-and-down” would be a major understatement. They ripped off three straight wins on the West Coast but have struggled during a four-game homestand, getting smashed by the Vegas Golden Knights and Tampa Bay Lightning.

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The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

Lindy Ruff News / Sabre Noise / November 13

Lindy Ruff blasts NHL officials after egregious missed call vs. Chicago

Chicago Blackhawks center Anton Frondell set an obvious, illegal pick on Buffalo Sabres defenseman Owen Power in overtime, which created a vast pasture of open ice for Ryan Donato to score the winning goal and deepen the Sabres' recent woes.

Buffalo Sabres News / Sabre Noise / November 12

3 takeaways from an ugly 3-2 overtime loss for the Buffalo Sabres against the Blackhawks

The Buffalo Sabres were coming off their ugliest loss of the season on Wednesday night after losing 8-3 to the Tampa Bay Lightning. However, they didn't have much time to dwell on it as they were right back on the ice Thursday night against the Chicago Blackhawks on the road.

Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 12

Sabres Activate Alex Lyon, Place Konsta Helenius On IR

According to a team announcement, the Buffalo Sabres activated netminder Alex Lyon from the injured reserve. Not only has Lyon been activated from the injured reserve, but he will also make his season debut tonight against the Chicago Blackhawks.

Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / November 12

Sabres place Konsta Helenius on injured reserve, activate Alex Lyon

Some good news, but some bad news, in Western New York. According to the NHL media website, the Buffalo Sabres have activated goaltender Alex Lyon from injured reserve.

Daxon Rudolph News / Sabre Noise / November 12

Sabres' Daxon Rudolph praised by coach for 'world class' performance

Buffalo Sabres prospect Daxon Rudolph faced questions about whether his breakout with the WHL's Prince Albert Raiders last season would translate to college hockey.

Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / November 12

Sabres’ goaltending woes continue to drive slow start

Buffalo Sabres’ fans were witness to another difficult loss Wednesday night as the Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the home team 8-3. Nikita Kucherov recorded a hat trick and Brandon Hagel scored two goals of his own.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Zach Benson News / Sabre Noise / November 12

NHL analyst highlights success of Sabres' Zach Benson: 'Special company'

Perhaps Zach Benson doesn't need to score 30 goals to become one of the NHL's best wingers. The Buffalo Sabres fan favorite is still dealing with some

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 12

3 Takeaways From the Sabres’ 8-3 Loss to the Lightning

The Buffalo Sabres have been struggling to find consistency. They had an impressive West Coast road trip but have dropped two of three at home, most notably an ugly 4-1 Sunday matinee against the Vegas Golden Knights.

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NHL News / Ball Exclusives / November 12

Buffalo Sabres Visit Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday

The Buffalo Sabres visit the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday, Nov. 12, at United Center, with puck drop at 8:00 p.m. ET. The Sabres are 8-7-3. Buffalo lost to Tampa Bay Lightning 8-3 on Wednesday, Nov.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 12

Sabres ready to find defensive mojo vs. struggling Blackhawks

During a recent stretch, the Buffalo Sabres returned to the defensive structure that played a key part in their success last season after they struggled to do so for the first few weeks of the current campaign.

Buffalo Sabres News / Sabre Noise / November 12

A sobering reality hovers above the struggling Buffalo Sabres

The Buffalo Sabres leadership group was on the same page after getting demolished by the Atlantic Division rival Tampa Bay Lightning on home ice Wednesday evening.

Alex Lyon News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / November 12

Passion has helped Alex Lyon improve with age; Sabres goalie expected to start first game soon

BUFFALO – In the coming days, perhaps as soon as tonight in Chicago, Sabres goalie Alex Lyon is expected to make his season debut and display the latest version of himself that he spent the offseason and the past several weeks developing.

NHL News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / November 11

Sabres fall apart after comeback, lose big to Lightning: ‘Beating ourselves’

BUFFALO – The same Sabres team that looked finished after falling behind four goals to the Tampa Bay Lightning in the second period nearly tied the darn thing.

NHL News / Sabre Noise / November 11

4 takeaways from the Buffalo Sabres 8-3 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning

Last season, the Buffalo Sabres got the better of the Tampa Bay Lightning as they took seven of eight points against the division rival. On Wednesday night, the Lightning ensured the Sabres wouldn't have the chance to get that many points this season as they won 8-3 against Buffalo.