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Dylan Larkin isn’t enough to make Sabres a contender

The idea of the Buffalo Sabres potentially landing Dylan Larkin in a trade with the Detroit Red Wings is something that should have fans excited. But make no mistake.

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It’s time for Josh Norris to deliver against the team that traded him

The Buffalo Sabres are going to be searching for their fourth straight win on Wednesday night when they take the ice against the Ottawa Senators. This is an important game for the team, but one player might have even more motivation, as Josh Norris will be looking to do something he has yet to do in his career.

Tage Thompson News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / November 3

After position change, Sabres star Tage Thompson heats up, eyes 50-goal mark: ‘You can see he’s dominant’

BUFFALO – It can be argued no NHL player has performed more dynamically over the past week than Tage Thompson, who scored five goals and eight points and buoyed the Sabres’ three-game win streak.

Buffalo Sabres News / Sabre Noise / November 3

Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff gives glowing endorsement of Noah Ostlund

Noah Ostlund is early in his second season in the NHL but is already making an impact for the Buffalo Sabres. Head coach Lindy Ruff recently went so far as to call him "a coach's dream." Last season, Ostlund appeared in 60 games and had 27 points as a rookie.

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The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz

Can you name every winner of the Hart Trophy, which honors the most valuable player in the NHL, since 1983?

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NHL News / Field Level Media / November 3

Sabres seek fourth straight win as they host Senators

The Buffalo Sabres return home with momentum from a solid run and have an eye on climbing further up the standings. The Sabres have a golden chance to achieve both of those goals when they play host to the Ottawa Senators on Wednesday.

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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 / Buffalo Hockey Beat / November 3

Injury updates on Sabres’ Zach Benson, Jiri Kulich and Conor Timmins

BUFFALO – Winger Zach Benson practiced this morning and will be available to play when the Sabres begin their four-game home stand Wednesday against the Ottawa Senators, coach Lindy Ruff said.

Lindy Ruff News / Sabre Noise / November 3

Lindy Ruff reveals why Sabres' power play is finally starting to click

Few Buffalo Sabres topics have generated more conversation over the past couple years than the team's struggling power play, and the beginning of the current campaign was no exception as the unit dropped to the bottom of the NHL rankings for a while.

Buffalo Sabres News / Sabre Noise / November 3

Treasured Buffalo Sabres prospect called an 'exceptional game manager'

The Buffalo Sabres' foundation is a smart, puck-moving group of defensemen who are capable of impacting every phase of the game. Another player who fits that mold is on the way.

Nikita Kucherov News / Sabre Noise / November 3

Latest Nikita Kucherov update is bad news for the Buffalo Sabres

The Buffalo Sabres have never enjoyed much success trying to slow down Tampa Bay Lightning winger Nikita Kucherov, who's scored 56 points (23 goals and 33 assists) in 43 career games against the club from Western New York.

Dylan Larkin News / NHL Trade Talk / November 3

Sabres Made Big Offer For Larkin, But Deal Shot Down

There was talk this past week that the Buffalo Sabres were among the teams on the outside of Dylan Larkin’s 10-team preferred destinations list that had interest in getting in.

Tage Thompson News / The Hockey Writers / November 2

Sabres Should Keep Thompson at Wing for Foreseeable Future

Much of the talk of late for the Buffalo Sabres has centered around the Connor Hellebuyck saga, though now there are parties interested in Detroit’s beleaguered superstar Dylan Larkin.

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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.

Konsta Helenius News / Daily Faceoff / November 2

Sabres’ Konsta Helenius out week-to-week with upper-body injury

Some concerning news on the injury front in Western New York. On Monday, Buffalo Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff revealed that forward Konsta Helenius is out week-to-week.

Tage Thompson News / The Hockey Writers / November 2

Sabres Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines — Sweep California Road Trip, Tage Thompson Hot & More

Here are your Buffalo Sabres weekly news, rumors and storylines for the week of Nov. 2 – Nov. 9, 2026 The Sabres just finished up their California road trip, and they came out with wins in all three games.

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Buffalo Sabres News / Sabre Noise / November 2

The Buffalo Sabres aren't an NHL destination just yet, and that's a problem

As Bob Dylan once said, "The times, they are a changin'." The NHL, a league people once looked at fondly as one where players didn't create superteams

Buffalo Sabres News / Field Level Media / October 31

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.

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.

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 / 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