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NHL News / Field Level Media / December 21
Streaking Sabres aren't slowed in taking down Devils
Zach Benson broke a tie late in the second period, and the visiting Buffalo Sabres extended their winning streak to six games with a 3-1 victory against the New Jersey Devils on Sunday in Newark.
Marc Bergevin News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / December 21
Sabres add to new front office by hiring Marc Bergevin, Josh Flynn 
The Buffalo Sabres on Sunday made their first hires under new general manager Jarmo Kekalainen, adding Marc Bergevin as associate GM and Josh Flynn as assistant GM.
The 'NHL Norris Trophy winners' quiz
Bobby Orr won the last of his eight Norris Trophies during the 1974-75 season. Can you name every defenseman who won the trophy since then?
Marc Bergevin News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 21
Buffalo Sabres Reportedly Hire Marc Bergevin, Josh Flynn
8:05 a.m.: Things appear to be moving quickly in Buffalo. The Athletic’s Aaron Portzline reported Sunday morning that the Sabres are hiring Flynn from the Blue Jackets.
Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?
NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / December 20
Former-Canadiens Boss Joining Buffalo Sabres As Associate GM
Elliotte Friedman reported on Saturday night that the Buffalo Sabres have hired former Montreal Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin as their next associate GM.
NHL News / Field Level Media / December 20
Sabres blow early lead, top Islanders in shootout
Josh Norris scored the decisive goal in the shootout Saturday for the host Buffalo Sabres, who squandered a two-goal lead before continuing their resurgence with a 3-2 win over the struggling New York Islanders.
Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 20
Sabres Recall Isak Rosen, Place Conor Timmins On IR
The Sabres have added some extra forward depth in advance of their game this afternoon against the Islanders. The team announced that winger Isak Rosen has been recalled from AHL Rochester. To make room for him on the roster, defenseman Conor Timmins was placed on injured reserve.
Buffalo Sabres News / Field Level Media / December 20
Sabres fire associate general manager Jason Karmanos
The Buffalo Sabres fired associate general manager Jason Karmanos on Saturday, just five days after Jarmo Kekalainen assumed the top GM role on the team.
Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 20
New Sabres GM Jarmo Kekalainen fires associate GM Jason Karmanos
It turns out a GM change wasn’t the only front office move the Sabres are making this week.
Alex Lyon News / NHL Trade Talk / December 20
The Reason the Sabres Walked Away From an Lyon-to-Oilers Trade
The Edmonton Oilers made multiple attempts to pry goaltender Alex Lyon out of Buffalo, but the Sabres ultimately chose not to make a move. Opting for stability over change for the sake of change, NHL insider Elliotte Friedman reports that the decision was made to avoid creating unnecessary chaos.
Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / December 20
New Sabres GM Kekalainen Has To Make Decision On Goaltending
On Monday, Terry Pegula and the Buffalo Sabres decided it was time to fire their general manager (GM), Kevyn Adams. They hired Jarmo Kekalainen as the team’s new GM, who was hired in the offseason as a senior advisor for Adams.
Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / December 20
How we’d fix the Buffalo Sabres
The Buffalo Sabres finally can move in a new direction, with Jarmo Kekalainen taking the GM reins from Kevyn Adams. Now comes an evaluation period during which Kekalainen must decide what to do with a team that hasn’t made the playoffs since 2010-11. Roundtable: How would you fix the Sabres roster?
Alex Lyon News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / December 19
Alex Lyon winning games, emerging as Sabres’ No. 1 goalie
BUFFALO – When Sabres goalie Alex Lyon left Yale University following his junior season to sign with the Philadelphia Flyers as an undrafted free agent, he thought riches and enshrinement in hockey’s hallowed hall would be in his future.
Alex Lyon News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 19
Oilers Have Made Multiple Attempts To Acquire Alex Lyon
The Oilers have called the Sabres “a couple of times in recent weeks” about the availability of goaltender Alex Lyon, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet said on Friday’s “32 Thoughts” podcast.
Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / December 19
Sabres’ Tyson Kozak could play against Islanders; Conor Timmins ‘steady’ D before breaking leg
BUFFALO – Sabres center Tyson Kozak, who left Thursday’s 5-3 win over the Philadelphia Flyers with an upper-body injury, is questionable for Saturday afternoon’s home game against the New York Islanders, coach Lindy Ruff said.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / December 19
Why Sabres' Alex Lyon could be a good fit for the Oilers
If Jarry is out with a long-term injury, Edmonton may not have a choice when it comes to acquiring a replacement in the crease.
Konsta Helenius News / Daily Faceoff / December 19
Sabres’ Konsta Helenius won’t be loaned out to Finland’s World Junior team
One of the top young stars coming out of Finland isn’t being allowed to represent his country at one of hockey’s biggest tournaments. According to a report from Kiekk Uutiset in Finland, Buffalo Sabres general manager Jarmo Kekäläinen confirmed the team won’t loan forward Konsta Helenius to Team Finland for the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship.
Buffalo Sabres News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 19
Sabres’ Lindy Ruff gives brutal Conor Timmins injury timeline
The Buffalo Sabres were able to get a 5-3 win against the Philadelphia Flyers after a busy week where general manager Kevyn Adams was fired, but unfortunately, they lost one of their players during the victory due to injury.
Buffalo Sabres News / Last Word On Sports / December 19
Sabres Defender Injured in Win over Flyers, Will Miss Significant Time
The Sabres will be down one of their depth defenders for about six-to-eight weeks. Conor Timmins was injured in Thursday’s win over the Flyers. Per head coach Lindy Ruff, Timmins broke his leg with 5:20 left in the second period of the game.
Buffalo Sabres News / Breakaway on SI / December 19
Sabres New GM Jarmo Kekäläinen Must Make This Move
The Buffalo Sabres made the overdue call to fire general manager Kevyn Adams. Over five years in the position, the organization continued their playoff drought.
Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / December 18
Expect New Sabres GM Kekalainen to Be Very Aggressive in Making Moves
On Monday, the Buffalo Sabres fired Kevyn Adams as the team’s general manager (GM), replacing him with former Columbus Blue Jackets GM Jarmo Kekalainen, whom the Sabres brought in over the offseason as an advisor to Adams.
Buffalo Sabres News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 17
Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin’s eye-opening reaction to Kevyn Adams firing
The Buffalo Sabres made a big change on Monday, firing general manager Kevyn Adams. He was replaced by Jarmo Kekalainen, who joined the team in the offseason as an advisor.
Kevyn Adams News / Breakaway on SI / December 17
Sabres' Kevyn Adams Had Deadline to Show Improvement Before Firing
The Buffalo Sabres fired general manager Kevyn Adams on Monday, December 15, ending a five-plus year tenure that saw the team miss the playoffs every single season.
Buffalo Sabres News / Athlon Sports / December 17
New Sabres GM Faces ‘Delusional’ Label Over Strong Message
New Buffalo Sabres general manager Jarmo Kekalainen used his first media session on Tuesday to outline the expectations for the franchise. The Sabres have not reached the Stanley Cup Playoffs since 2011, and they enter Thursday’s game against the Philadelphia Flyers at 14–14–4, last in the Eastern Conference.
Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / December 17
Sabres GM Kekalainen Can Make Quick Impact With 3 Simple Moves
At the start of this week, the Buffalo Sabres’ fanbase was greeted with some of the biggest news that they have had in a long time. Kevyn Adams, their longest-tenured general manager (GM) since Darcy Regier, was relieved of his duties and former Columbus Blue Jackets GM Jarmo Kekalainen was hired in his stead to replace him.
Alex Tuch News / NHL Trade Talk / December 17
Alex Tuch’s Extension Ask Comes to Light After Sabres GM Is Fired
Darren Dreger revealed on TSN OverDrive Tuesday that former Buffalo Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams shared that pending UFA forward Alex Tuch is asking for a very large amount of money on a contract extension in Buffalo.
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