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Sabres strive for 'bare minimum,' travel to Penguins

The Buffalo Sabres are starting to find their way on the ice. With wins in four of their past five games, they'll look to keep that success going and improve their ways on the road when they visit the Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday.

Beck Malenstyn News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / November 25

‘Fearless’ Beck Malenstyn playing gritty game, showcasing offensive flair

PITTSBURGH – Buffalo Sabres winger Beck Malenstyn figures after his recent highlight-reel goal, about 20 to 25 people contacted him to share their excitement about the prettiest of his 14 NHL goals.

Alexandar Georgiev News / Daily Faceoff / November 25

Former NHLer Alexandar Georgiev signs two-year deal with KHL’s Spartak Moscow

Goaltender Alexandar Georgiev has already found a new home, as he’s signed a two-year contract with Spartak Moscow in the KHL. Georgiev was a free agent after the termination of his one-year, $825,000 contract with the Buffalo Sabres on Monday.

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Owen Power News / The Hockey Writers / November 25

Sabres Defender Owen Power Needs to Be Less Invisible

When a young player is selected first overall in an NHL Draft, there are high expectations that follow them. More often than not, they are able to live up to those expectations, but sometimes they fall short and fade into mediocrity, or they fizzle out fast and are not seen in the NHL for very long (cough cough, Nail Yakupov).

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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.

Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / November 24

The Sabres are finally getting some offense

Don’t look now, but the perennially moribund Buffalo Sabres are starting to show signs of life. After having only won five of their first 17 games, the Sabres have taken four of their last five and climbed out of the Atlantic Division’s basement (with special thanks to the swooning Toronto Maple Leafs).

Owen Power News / NHL Trade Talk / November 24

Insider Believes Owen Power is in Need of a Fresh Start

The Buffalo Sabres have been playing a better brand of hockey lately, yet they’re still dead last in the Eastern Conference with an 8-9-4 record, and it’s hard to envision them surging past any of the teams in front of them.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 24

3 Takeaways from the Sabres’ 4-1 Win Over the Hurricanes

The Buffalo Sabres finished out their weekend homestand with a visit from the Carolina Hurricanes, a team that beat them 6-3 the last time they faced. The last time the Sabres took the ice, they laid an absolute whooping on the Chicago Blackhawks to the tune of 9-3.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / November 23

Sabres’ Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen shines in win, could be seizing No. 1 job; Isak Rosen sent to Rochester

BUFFALO – It took more than six weeks – just over one-quarter of the season – for Sabres goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen to make back-to-back starts. The Finn missed time battling an injury, mind you.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 23

Surging Sabres take down East-leading Hurricanes 4-1

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 28 saves and four different players scored goals as the surging Buffalo Sabres earned a 4-1 home victory over the Carolina Hurricanes on Sunday.

Alexandar Georgiev News / Daily Faceoff / November 23

Sabres’ Alexandar Georgiev placed on unconditional waivers

Buffalo Sabres goaltender Alexandar Georgiev has been placed on unconditional waivers for the purpose of contract termination. While nothing is official at this point in time, it’s expected that Georgiev will go to Russia and sign in the KHL if he clears waivers and terminates his contract.

Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 23

Sabres activate Zach Benson, assign Isak Rosen to AHL

Ahead of today’s game, the Buffalo Sabres shared that forward Isak Rosen is headed to AHL Rochester, and in a corresponding move, fellow forward Zach Benson

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / November 22

Sabres’ Inconsistencies Are the Team’s Achilles Heel

The Buffalo Sabres sit last in the Eastern Conference with a record of 8-9-4 (20 points), and are four points back of a wild card spot. Riding a 14-season playoff drought, the last thing the team needed was a start like this, but it could be due to the injuries they’ve been dealing with since the beginning of training camp.

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Buffalo Sabres News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 22

Sabres rumors: Buffalo’s goaltending conundrum could lead to trade

It’s rare to see a team roll with three goaltenders for an entire season, and it looks like the Buffalo Sabres might not try to change that trend in the 2025-26 season.

Tage Thompson News / NHL Trade Talk / November 22

Tage Thompson’s 'Respect' Comments Hint at Beef With the Sabres

Tage Thompson’s postgame frustration boiled over in a way that might be a bad sign for the Buffalo Sabres. With so many rumors already surrounding the team, what the organization doesn’t need is their star forward growing frustrated and saying things that suggest he’s not on the same page with his team.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 22

Surging Sabres look to continue climb vs. Canes

As the Carolina Hurricanes continue to thrive atop the Eastern Conference standings, the Buffalo Sabres seem poised to improve their lowly status. With at least one point in five straight contests, the visiting Hurricanes will try to cool off the surging Sabres on Sunday afternoon.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 22

3 Takeaways from the Sabres’ 9-3 Win Over the Blackhawks

After ripping off a pair of wins, the Buffalo Sabres came crashing down to Earth by losing badly to the worst team in the NHL. It is a cycle the Sabres have been trapped in for some time, building a bit of momentum only to see it evaporate just as quickly.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 22

NHL roundup: Sabres ring up 9 goals vs. Blackhawks

Ryan McLeod and Mattias Samuelsson scored eight seconds apart in the second period to help the Buffalo Sabres to a 9-3 win against the visiting Chicago Blackhawks on Friday evening.

NHL News / Yardbarker / November 22

Blackhawks' Connor Bedard reaches career milestone despite loss

The Chicago Blackhawks have nothing to celebrate after suffering a 9-3 loss to the Buffalo Sabres on Friday night.

Jets will be tested without star goaltender Connor Hellebuyck

Flames' Sam Honzek to miss up to six months with upper-body injury

OHL player suspended for rest of the season after slashing opponent in head

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Buffalo Sabres News / NHL Trade Talk / November 21

Sabres Netminder Emerging as a Trade Candidate: 3 Teams Make Sense

The Buffalo Sabres are dead last in the Eastern Conference, and just got blown out 6-2 on home ice by the 32nd-place Calgary Flames; changes are coming.

Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 21

Sabres to activate Jason Zucker from IR

The Sabres are expected to activate winger Jason Zucker from injured reserve before Friday’s matchup with the Blackhawks, according to the team’s website.

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Alex Tuch News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 20

Sabres rumors: Is Alex Tuch the next NHL star to get a contract extension? There’s 1 ‘sizable’ problem

The Buffalo Sabres and Alex Tuch have become the focus of a growing debate, with tension climbing over a potential extension as both sides face one sizable gap in contract talks.

Tage Thompson News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 20

Sabres’ Tage Thompson dishes brutal reality check after painful Flames loss

The Buffalo Sabres lost to the Calgary Flames, 6-2, on Wednesday night. That loss keeps Buffalo in the basement of the Eastern Conference at 7-9-4. With a 14-year playoff drought looming over Buffalo, they are not in a great position to finally make the postseason this year.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / November 19