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On YouTubeBuffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / December 22
Once given up for dead, win streak has vaulted Sabres into thick of playoff race 
OTTAWA – Two weeks ago, having just lost to the feeble Calgary Flames for the second time in three weeks, the Buffalo Sabres appeared to be barreling toward another postseason DNQ.
Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / December 22
The Sabres Are One of the NHL’s Hottest Teams Right Now
The Buffalo Sabres are coming off their sixth straight win, a 3-1 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Sunday. The Sabres, who started the winning streak three games below .500, are now three games above .500 with a record of 17-14-4 (38 points).
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 22
3 Takeaways from the Sabres 3-1 Win Over the Devils
For the first time in forever, the Buffalo Sabres are surrounded by positive momentum. New general manager Jarmo Kekalainen has already been busy, even bolstering the front office with the addition of former general manager Marc Bergevin.
The 'All-time points leader by NHL team' quiz
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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.
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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.
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.
Isak Rosen News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / December 20
Sabres recall prospect from Rochester
BUFFALO – The Sabres this afternoon recalled winger Isak Rosen prior to their game against the New York Islanders at KeyBank Center Rosen, one of the Sabres’ top forward prospects, scored twice for the Amerks in Friday’s 3-2 victory over the Belleville Senators, including the overtime winner.
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.
Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / December 20
Sabres continue front-office overhaul by firing assistant GM Jason Karmanos
The Buffalo Sabres on Saturday continued overhauling their front office by firing associate general manager Jason Karmanos, who also served as the Rochester Americans’ GM.
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 / 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.
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.
Conor Timmins News / Field Level Media / December 19
Sabres D Conor Timmins breaks leg, out 6-8 weeks
Buffalo Sabres defenseman Conor Timmins is expected to miss six to eight weeks after breaking his left leg in the third period of a 5-3 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday, head coach Lindy Ruff announced.
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 / 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.
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.
Kevyn Adams News / NHL Rumors / December 15
NHL Rumors: Kevyn Adams Future with the Buffalo Sabres in Doubt?
Matthew Fairburn and Tim Graham of The Athletic: Three sources have said that there have been internal conversations about the Buffalo Sabres firing GM Kevyn Adams.
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