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Stolarz Criticizes Leafs, Levi Trade Interest, Tuch’s Massive Ask & More NHL Rumours

In today’s NHL rumour rundown, the Buffalo Sabres have lots of goalies, and there could be some trade interest in Devon Levi. Staying with the Sabres, the reported asking price for Alex Tuch and his contract extension could be a much bigger number than anticipated.

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Sabres News & Rumors: Doan, Lyon, Power, Danforth & Bryson

It was a night the Buffalo Sabres badly needed. After a shaky 1–3–0 start to the season, they came home to face the defending Stanley Cup champions and delivered one of their most complete performances in months — a 3–0 win over the Florida Panthers.

Buffalo Sabres News / NHL Trade Talk / October 19

Big-Name Winger Presses Pause on Contract Talks, Rumors Swirl Around Oilers

Things can change quickly in the NHL. A team that looks unstoppable one week can suddenly fall apart the next, while a club that seems to be in crisis can string together a couple of wins and flip the narrative entirely.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 19

3 Takeaways From the Sabres’ 3-0 Win Over the Panthers

The Buffalo Sabres finally got the monkey off their back and did so in an emphatic way against the Ottawa Senators. Their eight-goal outburst briefly silenced the ocean of critics, but it was critical that the Sabres build on that momentum against the Florida Panthers.

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NHL News / Athlon Sports / October 19

Panthers' Brad Marchand Destroys Sabres' Rasmus Dahlin's Helmet After Fight

The Florida Panthers’ frustrations hit a new low as they faced the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday. A 3–0 loss was bad enough, but the result was completely overshadowed by a heated second-period fight between Panthers forward Brad Marchand and Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin.

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Some players certainly face more pressure than most, and of course inherently some players are facing the most pressure.

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NHL News / Yardbarker / October 18

Brad Marchand steals and destroys opponent's helmet, again showing why he's NHL's most agitating player

Florida Panthers forward Brad Marchand is the NHL's biggest love-hate player.

Sabres hand Panthers fourth straight loss

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Brandon Montour taking temporary leave of absence from Kraken

NHL News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / October 18

Sabres defeat Panthers with complete, heavy effort: ‘A lot of passion’

BUFFALO – Well, a lot can change in three days, huh? The Sabres, a laughingstock earlier in the week thanks to their dreadful 0-3-0 start, suddenly look like a contender in the crowded Eastern Conference.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 18

Sabres hand Panthers fourth straight loss

Josh Doan netted his first goals with Buffalo by producing two power-play markers, goaltender Alex Lyon denied all 32 Florida shots, and the Sabres blanked the visiting Panthers 3-0 on Saturday afternoon.

Josh Doan News / The Hockey Writers / October 18

Josh Doan Nets 2 as Sabres Blank Panthers 3-0

The Buffalo Sabres hosted the Florida Panthers for a 1 pm matinee game. The Sabres were looking to build on their win against the Ottawa Senators on Wednesday night, whereas the Panthers were seeking to get back on track after losing their previous three games.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / October 18

Zach Benson and Josh Doan Are the Sparkplugs the Sabres Need

The Buffalo Sabres have had a rough start to their 2025-26 season. Injuries have run rampant through their lineup, and their on-ice performances have not been good enough as a whole.

Alex Tuch News / The Hockey Writers / October 18

Sabres and Alex Tuch Put Extension Talks On 'Back Burner'

Buffalo Sabres winger Alex Tuch is playing in the final year of his seven-year deal, which he signed in 2018 with the Vegas Golden Knights. He is set to become an unrestricted free agent at the end of this season.

Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / October 17

Sabres’ Danforth to miss ‘significant’ time, Samuelsson to return

There’s good news and bad news, Buffalo Sabres fans. The bad news is forward Justin Danforth will “miss a significant amount of time” with a lower-body injury, as head coach Lindy Ruff told the media Friday.

John Hayden News / Daily Faceoff / October 17

Kraken place Gaudreau on injured reserve, recall Hayden

The Seattle Kraken have placed center Freddy Gaudreau on the injured reserve and called up John Hayden from the American Hockey League’s Coachella Valley

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 17

Sabres ride offensive uprising into clash vs. Panthers

The Buffalo Sabres are hoping they have hit their stride, while the Florida Panthers are looking to find theirs again. The Sabres will host the Panthers on Saturday afternoon in the first of four meetings between the Atlantic Division clubs.

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Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 17

Sabres forward out several weeks with lower-body injury

Sabres forward Justin Danforth will miss more than a month with the lower-body injury.

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

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Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / October 17

Who stays and who goes if the Sabres are forced to blow it up?

As the famous adage goes, “The definition of insanity is doing the same thing and expecting a different result.” It directly applies to how Buffalo Sabres GM Kevyn Adams approached this season.

Ryan Johnson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 16

Sabres reassign former first-round defenseman

The Sabres have assigned defenseman Ryan Johnson to AHL Rochester, according to the league’s transactions log.

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Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / October 16

Benson, Doan may be key to Sabres turnaround

The Buffalo Sabres earned their first win of the 2025-26 season Wednesday night, defeating the Ottawa Senators 8-4 in a game that saw forward Zach Benson, playing his first game of the season, recording four assists.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 15

Trio of multi-goal scorers sends Sabres past Senators for 1st win

Jason Zucker scored two power-play goals as part of Buffalo's four-goal second period and the host Sabres earned their first victory of the season, beating the Ottawa Senators 8-4 on Wednesday.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 15

Key Sabres depth forward ruled out of Senators clash with injury

The Buffalo Sabres are still searching for their first win of the 2025-26 season. It’s been a bit of a rough stretch for Buffalo so far. But they are trying to close out a win on Wednesday night against the Ottawa Senators.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / October 15

NHL Predictions: October 15th Ottawa Senators at Buffalo Sabres

Welcome back to another NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out.

Jiri Kulich News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 14

Sabres could scratch Jiri Kulich

In yet another brutal start for the Buffalo Sabres, where they are 0-3, young forward Jiri Kulich has caught blame from Head Coach Lindy Ruff and could be scratched, as mentioned by the Times Herald’s Bill Hoppe earlier today.

Alex Tuch News / NHL Trade Talk / October 13

Alex Tuch Trade Rumors Keep Circling the Oilers as Sabres’ Struggles Continue

The Buffalo Sabres are only a few games into the new season, but frustration and uncertainty are already boiling over — and that’s created talk that some of the Sabres’ big names might be on the move, while also keeping the Alex Tuch-to-Edmonton rumors alive and well.