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4 takeaways for the Buffalo Sabres from a deflating 4-1 loss to the Utah Mammoth

The Buffalo Sabres and Utah Mammoth were both looking for a bounce-back game after ugly losses before Saturday's meeting. The Sabres had just lost 4-0 to the Dallas Stars and the Utah Mammoth had just lost 6-1 on the road against the Boston Bruins.

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Sabres lose to Mammoth, still searching for identity: ‘Trying to find who we are’

BUFFALO – Hey, the Sabres finally scored their first power-play of the season on Saturday, a small bright spot in an otherwise forgettable 4-1 loss to the Utah Mammoth.

Buffalo Sabres News / Sabre Noise / October 10

NY Rangers, 2 other teams that should call Buffalo Sabres for goalie help

There are several teams early in the 2026-27 season that have major questions at goalie. All of those teams should be calling the Buffalo Sabres, who ultimately are hoping to acquire Connor Hellebuyck.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / October 10

Sabres to scratch Konsta Helenius, Jiri Kulich; Colten Ellis to start in goal

BUFFALO – Fresh off Thursday’s embarrassing 4-0 loss to the Dallas Stars, you expected the Sabres to change their lineup for tonight’s game against Utah Mammoth.

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Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / October 10

Sabres Need to Solve Their Luukkonen Problem

The Buffalo Sabres are coming off a 4–0 loss to the Dallas Stars on home ice, a game where they struggled to generate any offense and spent long stretches, especially in the second period, chasing play.

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The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

Colten Ellis News / Sabre Noise / October 10

Colten Ellis and two other x-factors for the Buffalo Sabres against Utah

The Buffalo Sabres are coming off by far their worst performance of the season after losing 4-0 to the Dallas Stars. It felt like they were keeping pace early with Dallas, but the second period changed everything as they allowed four goals and never were able to get back into the game.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 9

Sabres, Mammoth look to bounce back from frustrating defeats

The Buffalo Sabres and visiting Utah Mammoth will each try to recover from early-season drubbings when they meet on Saturday night. Both teams found themselves on the wrong side of the scoreboard even as they outshot their opponents handily.

Matt Villalta News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / October 9

Newcomer Matt Villalta gives Rochester Amerks No. 1 goalie, Sabres depth

Having grinded in the minors for years and occasionally earned trips to the NHL, goalie Matt Villalta symbolizes the new-look Americans. The Buffalo Sabres’ AHL affiliate still has some strong young talent, most notably defenseman Radim Mrtka, the ninth overall pick in 2025.

Buffalo Sabres News / Sabre Noise / October 9

Sabres insider delivers impassioned defense of assistant Seth Appert

Stop blaming Buffalo Sabres assistant coach Seth Appert for the team's power play failures. That's the message from Sabres insider Paul Hamilton, who took

Owen Power News / The Hockey Writers / October 9

Sabres’ Owen Power Developing Into Special Defenseman

The Buffalo Sabres entered the 2026-27 season looking to prove that their surprise playoff appearance a season ago was no fluke. They have talent from the top of the lineup to the bottom, but there are a few pieces that make things go.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 9

3 Takeaways From the Sabres’ 4-0 Loss to the Stars

The Buffalo Sabres entered Thursday night riding high after a come-from-behind 3-2 win over the Minnesota Wild. They are hitting a tough stretch in the schedule, including Thursday night’s matchup with one of the Western Conference’s premier contenders, the Dallas Stars.

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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.

NHL News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / October 8

Sabres hear boos, get blanked by Stars in ugly loss: ‘Didn’t have our game’

BUFFALO – How’s this for a throwback to, uh, early last season? The Sabres performed so poorly in Thursday’s ugly 4-0 loss to the Dallas Stars that surly fans booed throughout night.

NHL News / Sabre Noise / October 8

3 takeaways from the Buffalo Sabres 4-0 loss to the Dallas Stars

The Buffalo Sabres were looking for their third straight win early in the season after back-to-back comeback wins against Chicago and Minnesota. On Thursday, it was the Dallas Stars standing in their way and unfortunately the Sabres had no answer for them as they lost 4-0 and were shut out for the first time this season.

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Sabres’ Lindy Ruff confident Josh Doan will start scoring: ‘All the faith’

BUFFALO – For the final 15 minutes of Tuesday’s thrilling 3-2 overtime win, Sabres winger Josh Doan, who began the night skating on the top line, watched from the bench.

Zach Benson News / Sabre Noise / October 8

Buffalo-area restaurant receives shoutout from Sabres' Zach Benson

Buffalo Sabres rising star Zach Benson will play in his 215th NHL game Thursday night against the Dallas Stars, and it's fair to say the winger has his routine down pat.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / October 8

3 Takeaways From Sabres’ First 3 Games of the 2026-27 Season

It hasn’t taken long for the NHL to deliver some fireworks. New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin scored a goalie goal, and both the first‑overall pick Gavin McKenna and second‑overall pick Ivar Stenberg have already recorded their first career points.

Jason Zucker News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / October 8

Sabres’ Jason Zucker progressing after surgery, has ‘soft date’ for return

BUFFALO – In the back of his mind, winger Jason Zucker said he and the Sabres have a time frame for when he can play again after undergoing sports hernia surgery in early August.

Buffalo Sabres News / Sabre Noise / October 8

Sabres analyst questions UPL's Buffalo future: 'I think he's cooked here'

The Buffalo Sabres were heavily linked to a potential blockbuster trade for Winnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck over the summer, but the organization opted to open the new season without making a change in the crease.

Tage Thompson News / Sabre Noise / October 8

Tage Thompson admits mixed feelings about contract amid NHL's rising cap

Tage Thompson will make a $7.1 million salary this year as part of a contract with the Buffalo Sabres that runs through the 2029-30 NHL season. He'd probably be making double that amount if he would have signed during the league's current player value explosion.

Buffalo Sabres News / Sabre Noise / October 8

Former Sabres star explains Buffalo exit: 'I knew that I wanted more'

Buffalo Sabres general manager Jarmo Kekalainen opened the 2026 NHL offseason by stating he was hopeful of signing Bowen Byram to a contract extension.

Buffalo Sabres News / Yardbarker / October 7

Feel the power: Sabres' Owen Power may be on verge of breakout after game-winning goal

Through three games, 2021 No. 1 pick Power has logged five points (four assists and one goal).

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Olen Zellweger News / Daily Faceoff / October 2

Sabres’ Olen Zellweger cleared to make Sabres debut against Blackhawks

Positive news for a talented team in the Eastern Conference. When speaking to reporters on Friday, Buffalo Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff announced that defenseman Olen Zellweger has been cleared to return to action.

Louis Crevier News / Daily Faceoff / October 1

Sabres sign Louis Crevier to four-year contract extension

The Buffalo Sabres announced on Thursday that they have come to terms on a four-year contract extension with defenseman Louis Crevier. The new contract

Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 1

Sabres Place Olen Zellweger On IR, Recall Dennis Gilbert

The Buffalo Sabres announced today that defenseman Olen Zellweger has been placed on injured reserve as he deals with a concussion. In a corresponding move, the Sabres recalled defenseman Dennis Gilbert from their AHL affiliate, the Rochester Americans.

Conor Sheary News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 29

Sabres Place Conor Sheary On Waivers

Despite never filling a major lineup role, veteran winger Conor Sheary was once a lock to stick in the NHL lineup. Those days seem past, as Sheary has been placed on waivers by the Buffalo Sabres ahead of his 14th professional season per PuckPedia.