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4 takeaways from the Buffalo Sabres 3-2 win over the Los Angeles Kings

The Buffalo Sabres wrapped up three games on the West Coast with a game against the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday afternoon. After wins over the San Jose Sharks and Anaheim Ducks, they were hoping to return home with three straight wins, and they were able to achieve that with a 3-2 win over the Kings.

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Tage Thompson tallies twice to lift Sabres past Kings

Tage Thompson scored twice, including the go-ahead goal in the third period, to help the Buffalo Sabres to a 3-2 win against the host Los Angeles Kings on Saturday.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / October 31

Sabres Off to a Great Start on California Road Trip

The Buffalo Sabres are in the midst of their California road trip. So far, they’ve won the two games they’ve played, outscoring their opponents nine to six with a plus-3 goal differential.

Nikita Kucherov News / Sabre Noise / October 31

Nikita Kucherov trade request creates a fantasy scenario for the Sabres

The Buffalo Sabres, just like the rest of the league, were probably shocked to hear the news that Nikita Kucherov was requesting a trade with the Tampa Bay Lightning.

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Connor Hellebuyck News / Sabre Noise / October 31

Buffalo Sabres' pursuit of Connor Hellebuyck went back farther than many knew

For seemingly months, the Buffalo Sabres had been chasing Connor Hellebuyck and trying to get a trade done with the Winnipeg Jets for the star goalie. It started around the NHL Draft, and while they got close, they never got it across the finish line.

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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.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 30

Resilient Sabres take recharged offense to OT-tested Kings

The Buffalo Sabres eye a third straight win when they wrap up a four-game road trip with a visit to the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday. The Sabres are coming off a 7-6 victory against the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday.

Zach Benson News / Sabre Noise / October 30

Buffalo Sabres' best line is whichever one Zach Benson is on

At the beginning of this West Coast trip for the Buffalo Sabres, Lindy Ruff made a risky decision to split up their best line to this point in the season of Zach Benson, Noah Ostlund, and Jack Quinn.

Buffalo Sabres News / Sabre Noise / October 30

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.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / October 30

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 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 / 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.

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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.

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.

NHL News / Sabre Noise / October 29

NHL analyst delivers reality check to Buffalo Sabres after slow start

The Buffalo Sabres erased 14 years of misery with a memorable six-month surge that ended one win short of the Eastern Conference Final last season. It predictably led expectations to skyrocket ahead of the new campaign, but the club has so far struggled to replicate that success.

Buffalo Sabres News / Sabre Noise / October 29

Elliotte Friedman on Sabres' latest NHL trade target: 'I think it's true'

Buffalo Sabres general manager Jarmo Kekalainen has yet to land a big fish on the NHL trade market despite making a push to land St. Louis Blues defenseman Colton Parayko, Blues center Robert Thomas and newly minted New Jersey Devils goalie Connor Hellebuyck, among others.

Trevor Kuntar News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / October 28

Torrid start for Rochester Amerks could help Williamsville’s Trevor Kuntar earn another recall to Sabres

For one night, Trevor Kuntar struggled. Forget that the ultra-competitive Americans winger recorded a couple of points. He lost battles and looked off his game.

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.

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.

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.

Buffalo Sabres 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