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Lindy Ruff drops clues about Sabres' defensive plans for 2026-27 season

Yes, Olen Zellweger has the inside track to join Owen Power on the Buffalo Sabres' second defensive pair when the puck drops on the new NHL season. No, that doesn't mean you should expect Louis Crevier and Conor Timmins to play together regularly.

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Justin Danforth trying to navigate crowded path to a Sabres lineup spot

The puck was dropped in the first preseason game for the Buffalo Sabres on Monday night, a 4-1 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins. The exhibition slate is about the development, looking at players competing for roster spots and deciding what role they end up in.

Jiri Kulich News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / September 22

Sabres preseason: Buffalo to dress full NHL lineup versus Columbus; Jiri Kulich to keep playing

BUFFALO – With the exception of one goalie, the lineup the Sabres will dress for tonight’s preseason game against the Blue Jackets is likely the one they field for their season opener Oct.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / September 22

Standouts From Sabres’ First 2026-27 Preseason Game

The Sabres concluded their first bit of hockey action last night as they were defeated by the Pittsburgh Penguins by a score of 4-1. Most of the Sabres’ main roster was not in attendance, so this game was more a showcase for the kids trying to make an impression, and a warm up for the veterans that did end up playing.

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The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"

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NHL News / Sabre Noise / September 22

Bruins trade candidate named 'attractive rental option' for rival Sabres

The Buffalo Sabres have forgone any blockbuster trades or free-agent signings to acquire a high-profile forward following the departure of Alex Tuch. Instead, the front office is making a significant bet on the internal improvement of young players to fill the void.

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The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

Buffalo Sabres News / Sabre Noise / September 22

Former Sabres star dominates first preseason game with new team

Maybe Bowen Byram is a No. 1 defenseman after all. While it's obviously far too soon to draw a definitive conclusion, the newly minted Chicago Blackhawks blueliner got off to a roaring start with his new club Monday night, scoring a hat trick in the Hawks' 4-3 overtime win over the Minnesota Wild.

Buffalo Sabres News / Sabre Noise / September 21

2 winners, 2 losers from the Buffalo Sabres first preseason game against the Penguins

The Buffalo Sabres officially kicked off their preseason schedule with a road game against the Pittsburgh Penguins. With a home game the next night against the Columbus Blue Jackets, the Sabres made some important roster decisions, and it was mostly an AHL roster that went to Pittsburgh.

Justin Danforth News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / September 21

After long, trying recovery from broken kneecap, Sabres’ Justin Danforth happy to be playing again

BUFFALO – Sabres forward Justin Danforth listened to the question and let out a deep sigh. “Oh God,” he responded when asked about the most difficult part of the long rehab he endured after breaking his kneecap when he blocked a shot early last season.

Peyton Krebs News / The Hockey Writers / September 21

Sabres’ Peyton Krebs on Track for Breakout Season

The Buffalo Sabres are seeing their contention window starting to open. Part of it has to do with their plethora of young talent, most of them signed long-term.

Owen Power News / Sabre Noise / September 21

Buffalo Sabres' maligned power play finally grasps a lifeline

File this one under better late than never. Buffalo Sabres assistant Seth Appert said Monday the coaching staff received a comprehensive report from the franchise's analytics team over the summer detailing ideas on how the improve the club's long-suffering power play.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / September 21

Sabres Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Training Camp and Preseason Underway and More

Here is the latest news and updates around the Buffalo Sabres and their schedule for the week of Sept. 21-27, 2026. The Sabres started training camp on Thursday as they get ready for the 2026-27 season.

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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.

Buffalo Sabres News / Sabre Noise / September 21

3 Buffalo Sabres prospects with something to prove during NHL preseason

The Buffalo Sabres entered training camp with minimal uncertainty about their Opening Night roster, even with Jason Zucker sidelined by a short-term injury.

Rasmus Dahlin News / Sabre Noise / September 21

Sabres' Rasmus Dahlin receives another accolade ahead of 2026-27 season

If the Buffalo Sabres are going to make a second straight trip to the Stanley Cup Playoffs, they're going to need another standout year from captain Rasmus Dahlin.

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Buffalo Sabres News / Sabre Noise / September 20

Olen Zellweger opens up about his first big impression of Owen Power

Olen Zellweger has gotten his first taste of Buffalo Sabres hockey with a few practices and then the intra-squad scrimmage on Saturday. To begin training camp, Zellweger has played mostly with Owen Power, but Lindy Ruff isn't ready to commit to who will replace Bowen Byram on that pair.