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News about the host of the 2026 NHL Entry Draft has emerged today as Elite Prospects’ Cam Robinson reported that Buffalo is emerging as the favourite to host.

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NHL Predictions: January 8th Buffalo Sabres at New York Rangers

Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and trends, then makes predictions based on how the game might play out.

Peyton Krebs News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / January 7

Confident Peyton Krebs thriving on top line, feels Sabres ‘can win every night’

BUFFALO – In his five seasons here, Sabres winger Peyton Krebs said he has never experienced anything like the past 20 games. For six weeks, Krebs has felt like the Sabres can win on any night and any scoring chance they generate can become a goal.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 7

Trying to stay hot, soaring Sabres visit ailing Rangers

The Buffalo Sabres went nearly a month without losing a game and are still trying to recover from their slow start. Examples like Tuesday's win over the Vancouver Canucks have been helpful, and the Sabres aim to keep their hot stretch Thursday night with a visit to the banged-up New York Rangers.

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The 'All-time points leader by NHL team' quiz

Can you name every NHL franchise's all-time leader in points in five minutes?

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Logan Nelson News / Inside The Rink / January 7

ECHL: Meet The Gargoyles – Logan Nelson

The Greensboro Gargoyles are the new kids on the block in the ECHL this season. Being a new franchise has many challenges, as I have learned from covering the Gargoyles, but among those is bringing in an entire roster of players to a city that knows nothing about them.

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Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 7

3 Takeaways from the Sabres’ 5-3 Win Over the Canucks

Despite losing a sloppy 5-1 decision to the Columbus Blue Jackets, spirits were still high when it comes to the Buffalo Sabres fan base. Then again, that’s generally what happens when you rip off a 10-game winning streak.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 6

Sabres go up 4 goals, hold off Canucks' third-period rally

Alex Tuch had a goal and an assist and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen stopped 32 of 35 shots as the host Buffalo Sabres held on to beat the Vancouver Canucks 5-3 on Tuesday night.

Zach Metsa News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / January 6

Zach Metsa impressive in limited action; Buffalo adds defender

BUFFALO – In his first days here, Sabres defenseman Zach Metsa acknowledged his new surroundings felt “a little bit intimidating.” “You come to a new spot, new group, new guys around you,” Metsa told the Times Herald prior to Tuesday’s game against the Vancouver Canucks in KeyBank Center.

Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 6

Buffalo Sabres Make Four Roster Moves

The Buffalo Sabres announced a series of roster moves today, as they activated veteran Jason Zucker off of injured reserve and recalled defenseman Zac Jones from their AHL affiliate, the Rochester Americans.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / January 6

Sabres recall high-scoring defenseman from Rochester Amerks

BUFFALO – The Sabres this afternoon recalled defenseman Zac Jones, whose 28 assists lead the AHL, from the Rochester Americans. Having lost defenseman Michael Kesselring to a lower-body injury last Wednesday in Dallas, the Sabres have only six healthy defensemen.

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen News / The Hockey Writers / January 6

Sabres’ Goaltender Luukkonen Has Chance To Prove Himself

The Buffalo Sabres have been hot as of late. Before their 5-1 loss against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday afternoon, they had won 10 straight games, getting themselves back into the thick of things in the Eastern Conference.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 5

Sabres aim to start new streak as they host Canucks

Rasmus Dahlin doesn't see any reason why the Buffalo Sabres can't start another winning streak when they host the struggling Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday night.

Jason Zucker News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 5

Buffalo Sabres To Activate Jason Zucker

After seeing their 10-game winning streak come to a close a few days ago, the Buffalo Sabres will get a boost to their forward core. In an injury update released by the team earlier this afternoon, the Sabres announced that Jason Zucker will return to the lineup tomorrow against the Vancouver Canucks.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 5

Sabres Bounceback from Blue Jackets Loss Critical for the Rest of the Season

After defeating the Dallas Stars for their 10th straight win, it felt like the entire world was behind the Buffalo Sabres. With such a long stretch of ineptitude, the Sabres became the lovable losers who felt like they were finally turning a corner.