Buffalo Sabres: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Sabres News, Rumors and Updates — Larkin Update, Homestand Begins, & More

The Buffalo Sabres are coming off three-straight wins and sweeping their California road trip. They now sit with a 7-4-3 record (17 points), which places them fourth in the Atlantic Division in points percentage.

Features

The Morning Bark

The Quiz of the Day

Sabres’ Sam Carrick took ‘scenic route’ to 400 NHL games, still feeling injury suffered in fight

BUFFALO – Sabres forward Sam Carrick joked that he took the scenic route to reaching the 400-game milestone in the NHL. Carrick, 34, began his pro career 14 years ago in Boise, Idaho, playing 50 games for the ECHL’s Steelheads before graduating to the AHL, where he spent most of the next eight seasons.

Peyton Krebs News / Sabre Noise / November 4

A simple fix could instantly unlock Sabres' Peyton Krebs offensively

In a world often searching for complex solutions — the Buffalo Sabres' analytics department created a 50-page report over the summer about how to solve the team's longstanding power play problems — sometimes the best answer is a basic one.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / November 4

Colten Ellis expected to start as Sabres begin goalie rotation; Jiri Kulich, Conor Timmins available to play

BUFFALO – In the opening month of the season, Sabres coach Lindy Ruff utilized the hot hand in net. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen started five straight games. Colten Ellis twice earned two consecutive nods.

Tampa Bay Lightning 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

Alex Tuch News / Sabre Noise / November 4

Jarmo Kekalainen disputes Alex Tuch's comments about Sabres departure

The Buffalo Sabres sent winger Alex Tuch to the Washington Capitals as part of a sign-and-trade deal on June 24. How long that outcome was a fait accompli has become a source of debate.

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.

Terry Pegula News / Sabre Noise / November 4

NHL analyst raises key Terry Pegula question for the Buffalo Sabres

Buffalo Sabres owner Terry Pegula, a billionaire businessman who accumulated his wealth from the natural gas industry, once stated: "If we want to make some money, we'll go drill a gas well.

Dylan Larkin News / Sabre Noise / November 4

Dylan Larkin isn’t enough to make Sabres a contender

The idea of the Buffalo Sabres potentially landing Dylan Larkin in a trade with the Detroit Red Wings is something that should have fans excited. But make no mistake.

Josh Norris News / Sabre Noise / November 4

It’s time for Josh Norris to deliver against the team that traded him

The Buffalo Sabres are going to be searching for their fourth straight win on Wednesday night when they take the ice against the Ottawa Senators. This is an important game for the team, but one player might have even more motivation, as Josh Norris will be looking to do something he has yet to do in his career.

Buffalo Sabres News / Sabre Noise / November 3

Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff gives glowing endorsement of Noah Ostlund

Noah Ostlund is early in his second season in the NHL but is already making an impact for the Buffalo Sabres. Head coach Lindy Ruff recently went so far as to call him "a coach's dream." Last season, Ostlund appeared in 60 games and had 27 points as a rookie.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 3

Sabres seek fourth straight win as they host Senators

The Buffalo Sabres return home with momentum from a solid run and have an eye on climbing further up the standings. The Sabres have a golden chance to achieve both of those goals when they play host to the Ottawa Senators on Wednesday.

Dylan Larkin News / NHL Trade Talk / November 3

Sabres Made Big Offer For Larkin, But Deal Shot Down

There was talk this past week that the Buffalo Sabres were among the teams on the outside of Dylan Larkin’s 10-team preferred destinations list that had interest in getting in.

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.

Tage Thompson News / The Hockey Writers / November 2

Sabres Should Keep Thompson at Wing for Foreseeable Future

Much of the talk of late for the Buffalo Sabres has centered around the Connor Hellebuyck saga, though now there are parties interested in Detroit’s beleaguered superstar Dylan Larkin.

Alex Lyon News / Sabre Noise / November 2

Alex Lyon drops strong message as Buffalo Sabres injury return nears

Alex Lyon is a fiery competitor. The Buffalo Sabres goalie, who returned to practice Monday while entering the final stages of his recovery from an upper-body injury, can often be found chirping opponents after the whistle while sporting an intense stare.

Click here to get Yardbarker's Quiz of the Day emailed to you!