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Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen's struggles are costing the Sabres valuable points

Twenty games into the season, it's safe to say that the magic of the Buffalo Sabres 2025-26 season hasn't carried over into 2026-27. Sure, it's still early, but the Sabres will need another miracle-type run to get back on top, and unlike last year, those pieces just aren't there to sustain them.

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Alex Lyon delivers brutally honest assessment of Sabres season after latest defeat

Alex Lyon returned to the Buffalo Sabres lineup in the past two games, and while they have been more competitive, the end result has been the same. The Sabres lost their last two games, just like they lost the two games prior to his return.

NHL News / Sabre Noise / November 15

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

Josh Doan News / Sabre Noise / November 13

Josh Doan spotlighted as Buffalo Sabres slide in NHL Power Rankings

What happened to the Buffalo Sabres? The fact you could lead with at least five different answers — inconsistent goaltending, significant special teams

Nikita Kucherov News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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?

The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The '2026-27 NHL captains' quiz

Buffalo Sabres News / Inside The Rink / November 13

Taro Tsujimoto: How the Buffalo Sabres Drafted a Player Who Never Existed

More than five decades ago, the Buffalo Sabres used an NHL Draft pick on a player who would never appear in one of their games. He would not even make it to training camp.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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.

Buffalo Sabres News / Sabre Noise / November 13

Amerks defenseman is making strong push for a Sabres call-up

Despite the 8-3 drumming against the Tampa Bay Lightning this week, the Buffalo Sabres' strongest position group is the defensemen. They have remarkable depth at the position, and there is no shortage of players who have emerged the last few years as top defenders in the NHL.

Buffalo Sabres News / Sabre Noise / November 13

Sabres franchise value surges after ending NHL's longest playoff drought

Fifteen years ago, lifelong Buffalo Sabres fan Terry Pegula purchased the NHL franchise for $189 million. It's now worth $1.7 billion, a 799.5% increase in value.

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.

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.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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.

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.