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Sabres’ Lindy Ruff gauging Tage Thompson’s availability on USA gold medal celebrations

Buffalo Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff isn’t exactly sure when Tage Thompson will return after helping Team USA win gold at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics.

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15 years ago, the Sabres kicked off the Terry Pegula era in grand fashion

Fifteen years years ago today, the Sabres played their first game under owner Terry Pegula, ushering in what promised to be an exciting and successful era by beating the Atlanta Thrashers 4-1 in an emotional HSBC Arena.

Alex Tuch News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 23

Sabres’ Alex Tuch shrugs off trade noise before deadline

The Buffalo Sabres are in a playoff spot with around 10 days to go until the NHL Trade Deadline. The Sabres have a chance to end the longest active playoff drought in the league.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / February 24

Swedish players speak out against Olympic playing time

Of all the teams that competed at the Olympics, no team has more reason to be dissatisfied with its result than Team Sweden. Widely tabbed as the third most talented team in the tournament behind the United States and Canada, the Swedes did not even play for a medal after falling to Team USA in overtime in the quarterfinal.

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The 'Most NHL goals by an American' quiz

How many of the American-born NHL players with the most goals in a single season can you name in five minutes?

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Tage Thompson News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / February 23

When will Tage Thompson return to the Sabres following the Olympics?

BUFFALO – In last Wednesday’s game between Team Sweden and Team USA at the Olympics, Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin said center Tage Thompson, his close friend and NHL teammate, had an opportunity to thump him.

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The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 23

Sabres To Activate Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, Josh Norris From IR

The Sabres are expected to have goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen and center Joshua Norris back in the lineup when their schedule resumes against the Devils on Wednesday, according to the team’s daily injury report.

Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / February 23

Luukkonen, Norris available for Sabres’ road trip

The Buffalo Sabres are set to get some reinforcements coming out of the Olympic break, as center Josh Norris and goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen will be available for the Sabres during their road trip, according to head coach Lindy Ruff.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / February 23

Sabres Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Injury Updates, Practice Resumes & More

The 2026 Winter Olympics have concluded, with the USA defeating Canada in an overtime thriller 2-1, with Jack Hughes scoring the golden goal for the USA’s first gold medal in men’s hockey in the Olympics since 1980.

NHL News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / February 23

Geno Auriemma shouts out UConn alum Tage Thompson for gold medal

When it comes to basketball, UConn might be at the top for how successful they’ve been throughout the years, especially on the women’s basketball side.

Zach Benson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 22

Sabres’ Zach Benson Not Expected To Return This Week

The NHL’s three-week break wasn’t long enough for a top Buffalo Sabres forward to kick the injury bug. Winger Zach Benson is not expected to play in the team’s return from the Olympic break due to an undisclosed issue separate from his recent upper-body injury, head coach Lindy Ruff told NHL.com’s Heather Engel.

Zach Metsa News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 22

Buffalo Sabres Recall Zach Metsa

The Buffalo Sabres announced this morning that they have recalled defenseman Zach Metsa from their AHL affiliate, the Rochester Americans. Metsa was originally reassigned at the start of the Olympic break.

Buffalo Sabres News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 21

Sabres rumors: Alex Tuch, Buffalo not on same page in contract negotiations

The Buffalo Sabres have been one of the big surprises of the 2025-26 NHL season, putting together a terrific 32-19-6 record before the league paused for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan.

Tage Thompson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 20

Team USA’s Tage Thompson Leaves Game For Precautionary Reasons

Team USA winger Tage Thompson was held out of the third period against Team Slovakia for precautionary reasons. He was seen removing his skate and walking up-and-down the tunnel between the second and third periods, though the nature of his injury wasn’t specified.