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A way-too-early look at the Buffalo Sabres' NHL playoff chances

It's only late October but it's already starting to look like the Buffalo Sabres are destined to find themselves in an 84-game fight for a playoff spot in the NHL's Eastern Conference.

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Sabres’ top line was on fire in barnburner against Ducks

Fans inside the Honda Center got their money’s worth Thursday night as the Buffalo Sabres and Anaheim Ducks combined for 13 goals in a 7-6 Buffalo win.

Dylan Larkin News / Sabre Noise / October 30

Projecting Buffalo Sabres lines with Dylan Larkin amid NHL trade rumors

Let's state the obvious up front: The Buffalo Sabres remain a long shot to land Dylan Larkin. The Detroit Red Wings center, who was suspended Thursday after opting to step away from the team while awaiting a trade, still hasn't added Buffalo to his list of approved destinations.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 30

3 Takeaways from the Sabres’ 7-6 Win Over the Ducks

The Buffalo Sabres began their West Coast road trip the right way with a strong 2-0 shutout victory over the San Jose Sharks. They continued their run of late games with a 10:00 PM start time against the up-and-down Anaheim Ducks on Thursday night.

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The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz

How many of the 22 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

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Buffalo Sabres News / Sabre Noise / October 30

Sabres' Tage Thompson explains undeniable chemistry with Peyton Krebs

Tage Thompson brings the offensive wizardry out of Peyton Krebs, a fact on full display during the Buffalo Sabres' wild 7-6 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday night.

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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.

Buffalo Sabres News / Sabre Noise / October 30

4 takeaways from the Buffalo Sabres exciting 7-6 win over the Ducks

The Buffalo Sabres had another late-night start as they continued their West Coast trip with a game against the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday night. It was a high-scoring game with both teams having plenty of chances but the Sabres in the end, were able to hold on to a 7-6 win.

Tage Thompson News / Field Level Media / October 30

Tage Thompson's hat trick leads Sabres to wild win over Ducks

Tage Thompson scored a natural hat trick and had two assists to help the visiting Buffalo Sabres rally for a wild 7-6 win against the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday.

Sam Carrick News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 29

Sabres To Activate Sam Carrick

According to a team announcement, the Buffalo Sabres are expected to activate forward Sam Carrick from the injured reserve ahead of tonight’s contest against the Anaheim Ducks.

Konsta Helenius News / Daily Faceoff / October 29

Sabres’ Konsta Helenius to miss next two games with upper-body injury

The Buffalo Sabres announced Thursday that forward Konsta Helenius will miss at least the team’s next two games with an upper-body injury. Helenius, 20, sustained the injury during Buffalo’s 2-0 win over the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday evening.

Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / October 29

The Buffalo Sabres are overdue for more bounces to go their way

The Buffalo Sabres have been here before. Just last season, the Sabres got off to a 7-9-4 start, good for last place in the Eastern Conference, before heating up seemingly overnight and finishing first in the Atlantic Division with 109 points.

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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 / October 29

3 overlooked NHL stats where the Buffalo Sabres must improve ASAP

The Buffalo Sabres aren't playing at a playoff-caliber level early in the new season. A combination of goaltending struggles, offensive inefficiency and special teams woes are frequently forcing the reigning Atlantic Division champions to play from behind.

Buffalo Sabres News / NHL Rumors / October 28

NHL Rumors: Buffalo Sabres Looking to Add Offense

Dave Pagnotta of The Fourth Period joined TSN Radio in Montreal and was asked about the Buffalo Sabres and whether they are looking to shake things up.

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Buffalo Sabres News / Sabre Noise / October 28

Buffalo Sabres' AHL club receiving mammoth boost from unlikely source

It barely registered on the NHL Richter scale when the Buffalo Sabres signed veteran goalie Matt Villalta to a two-way contract in early July. The Rochester Americans are sure happy the franchise made that depth move following the trade of Devon Levi to the Edmonton Oilers.

Olen Zellweger News / Sabre Noise / October 28

Sabres' Olen Zellweger talks Anaheim return, revenge game vs. Ducks

Olen Zellweger fell out of favor with the Anaheim Ducks last season, which led him to become a healthy scratch for a majority of the team's run to the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 28

3 Takeaways from the Sabres’ 2-0 Win Over the Sharks

Despite playing .500 hockey, the Buffalo Sabres entered Tuesday night’s game at the bottom of the Atlantic. They very much need to have a strong West Coast road trip, beginning with a visit to face Macklin Celebrini and the San Jose Sharks.

Lindy Ruff News / Sabre Noise / October 28

Lindy Ruff pinpoints crucial breakthrough by Sabres in win vs. Sharks

The Buffalo Sabres played with a level of defensive desperation that's frequently been lacking during the early stages of the 2026-27 season, and they were rewarded with a 2-0 win over the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday night to kick off a three-game West Coast swing.

NHL News / Sabre Noise / October 28

4 takeaways from the Buffalo Sabres 2-0 win over the San Jose Sharks

The Buffalo Sabres headed out West for three games with the first in San Jose against the Sharks. The Sabres were trying to put the start of the season behind them and their latest game, an overtime loss to the Washington Capitals where former teammate Alex Tuch scored the game-winner.

Colten Ellis News / Field Level Media / October 28

Colten Ellis stops 23 shots as Sabres shut out Sharks

Colten Ellis made 23 saves for the Buffalo Sabres to earn his second career shutout in a 2-0 win against the host San Jose Sharks on Tuesday. It was Ellis' first appearance since getting pulled early in the second period on Oct.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / October 27

3 Keys to the Sabres Having a Successful California Road Trip

The Buffalo Sabres have a pedestrian 4-4-3 record to start the season, with 11 points and sitting last in the Atlantic Division. On the bright side, they have earned points in five of their last six games, going 2-1-3, including a 4-3 loss to the Washington Capitals in overtime on Saturday.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 26

Sabres continue search for breakdown-free game in matchup with Sharks

The Buffalo Sabres know a hockey game is 60 minutes. Putting together a complete performance for that whole time, though, has been a struggle for them thus far this young season.

Connor Hellebuyck News / NHL Trade Talk / October 22

Sabres stuck: 'There's a reason Connor Hellebuyck chatter won't go away'

Connor Hellebuyck‘s suspension lifts on Friday (tomorrow) and there’s talk that the Buffalo Sabres are still very much in the mix to acquire the netminder via trade.

Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 21

Sabres Activate Jason Zucker; Place Sam Carrick On IR

The Buffalo Sabres will get a little offensive jolt to their lineup tonight. According to a team announcement, the Sabres have activated veteran winger Jason Zucker from the injured reserve.

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 20

Sabres Committed To Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen

Sabres GM Jarmo Kekäläinen believes in his team’s goaltending. He spoke earlier on WGR 550; A Buffalo-based radio show. The hosts asked about the Sabres’ current goaltending situation and how specifically Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has handled being in trade rumors, to which Jarmo stated; We believe in our goaltending.

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 12