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The Buffalo Sabres are heading into the 2026-27 season looking to build on the tremendous campaign in 2025-26. Despite the loss of two key pieces in Bowen Byram and Alex Tuch, Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff has plenty of firepower to work with.

Buffalo Sabres News / Sabre Noise / September 4

Lindy Ruff issued a quiet challenge to Owen Power ahead of the new season

Last season, the Buffalo Sabres had one of the best Top 4 in the league, and if they want to remain one of the top bluelines, they have to find a way to replace Bowen Byram.

Buffalo Sabres News / Sabre Noise / September 1

3 pivotal Buffalo Sabres depth chart battles to watch in 2026 training camp

Buffalo Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff will be a busy man throughout training camp. There are several critical decisions to make and a limited amount of time to make them with just four preseason games in a six-day span beginning Sept.

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Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / June 5

Sabres coach Lindy Ruff was the NHL’s best this season, and he was robbed of the Jack Adams Award

Let’s get this out of the way: Jon Cooper is one hell of a coach, an all-time great. Having won the Stanley Cup twice and taken the Tampa Bay Lightning to the final on two other occasions, he will deservedly be enshrined in the Hockey Hall of Fame someday.

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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.

Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 3

No Hardware Required: Lindy Ruff’s Amazing Season Behind The Bench In Buffalo

On December 8, the Buffalo Sabres sat 30th in the NHL in points percentage and dead last in the Eastern Conference at 11-14-4. The playoff drought that had defined the franchise for more than a decade looked like it would stretch to a fifteenth year.

NHL News / Yardbarker / June 3

Lightning's Jon Cooper finally named Coach of the Year, but it doesn't feel right

Tampa Bay Lightning head coach Jon Cooper was announced as the winner of the 2025-26 Jack Adams Award, giving him his first Coach of the Year honor.

Three-time Stanley Cup champion 'likely' to retire from NHL

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Hurricanes' top line is getting chances, not results. What’s wrong?

Golden Knights took advantage of Hurricanes’ systems in Game 1

Could the Montreal Canadiens sell high on Jakub Dobes?

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / June 3

McDavid’s 'Favorite' Coach Wins The Jack Adams Award, Lindy Ruff Robbed?

After years of sustained excellence and multiple near-misses, Tampa Bay Lightning head coach Jon Cooper has finally been named the winner of the 2026 Jack Adams Award.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / May 29

Sabres News & Rumors: Tuch Contract Talk, Ruff Signs Extension & More

The offseason is officially underway for the Buffalo Sabres after a heartbreaking Game 7 loss to the Montreal Canadiens in the second round. New general manager (GM) Jarmo Kekalainen has a few big decisions to make within the roster, especially with contracts.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / May 26

Sabres Weekly: Ruff Signs Extension & Much More

Here is the latest news and updates around the Buffalo Sabres for the week of May 25 – May 31, 2026. After a spectacular 2025-26 season, the Sabres decided to bring back head coach Lindy Ruff as they signed him to a two-year contract extension that runs through the 2027-28 season.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / May 21

3 Sabres Who May Not Be Back in 2026-27

The lights have only just recently gone out on the 2025-26 Buffalo Sabres season, but it is never too early to look ahead. The Sabres have already taken proactive measures to ensure continued success by re-signing head coach Lindy Ruff to a new two-year pact.

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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 / Oilersnation / May 21

NHL Notebook: Makar missing in Game 1 Avalanche loss, Sabres extend Lindy Ruff

The Vegas Golden Knights capitalized on the Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday night, following the announcement that superstar defenceman Cale Makar would not be available for Game 1 of the series.

Buffalo Sabres News / EasySportz / May 21

Sabres Lock In Ruff After Playoff Return

The Sabres didn’t just bring back Lindy Ruff — they sent a message. After 14 years without a playoff appearance, the franchise is back in the hunt. And Ruff?

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Buffalo Sabres News / NHL Trade Talk / May 20

Sabres Say Lindy Ruff Extension a 'No Brainer', But Coach Had to Make a Stop First

The Buffalo Sabres have signed Lindy Ruff to a two-year contract extension through the 2027-28 season. It was a move GM Jarmo Kekalainen called a “no-brainer.” Kekalianen said they first had conversations about an extension in Los Angeles.

Buffalo Sabres News / Field Level Media / May 20

Sabres' Lindy Ruff receives 2-year contract extension

The Buffalo Sabres rewarded Lindy Ruff for ending the team's lengthy postseason drought on Wednesday by signing him to a two-year contract extension. Financial terms were not disclosed by the team for Ruff, who will remain with the Sabres through the 2027-28 season.

Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / May 20

Sabres sign Lindy Ruff to two-year extension

A veteran coach is sticking around Western New York for a little bit longer. On Wednesday, the Buffalo Sabers announced that the team has signed head coach Lindy Ruff to a two-year contract extension, with the plan being for the legendary bench boss to be behind the bench through the 2027-28 season.

Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 20

Buffalo Sabres reward HC Lindy Ruff with contract extension

Ruff’s contract was set to expire this summer, so in signing him, the team has ensured he will return as their head coach for next season and beyond.

The Sabres’ magic run is over. How do they sustain it going forward?

Rasmus Dahlin had a vulgar reaction to Sabres’ Game 7 downfall

Unrestricted free agent Alex Tuch may have played final game in Sabres uniform

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Buffalo Sabres News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 19

Sabres’ Lindy Ruff sends heartbreaking message after Game 7 loss

The Buffalo Sabres have been eliminated by the Montreal Canadiens after a heartbreaking Game 7 overtime loss. Lindy Ruff and his team had an incredible season.

Buffalo Sabres News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 16

Sabres’ Lindy Ruff gets brutally honest on ‘pressure’ ahead of do-or-die Game 6

The Buffalo Sabres are in a place they haven’t been in 15 years — facing an elimination contest in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. After returning to the dance in 2025-26, and beating the Boston Bruins in six games in Round 1, the Sabres are down to their last loss against the Montreal Canadiens.

Buffalo Sabres News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 15

Sabres coach Lindy Ruff hints at home distractions amid Canadiens series

The Buffalo Sabres are on the brink of elimination in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Sabres lost game five of the series to the Montreal Canadiens. It was the fifth time in the playoffs the Sabres have lost, and the fourth time at home.

Buffalo Sabres News / NHL Trade Talk / May 14

Lindy Ruff’s Goalie Gamble Changes the Series for Buffalo

The Buffalo Sabres entered Game 4 of their second-round series against the Montreal Canadiens in desperate need of a win. After taking Game 1, Buffalo’s approach quickly unraveled, as the Canadiens adjusted and found a formula to score in bunches and take the lead in the series.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 12

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen takes over in net as Sabres even series with Game 4 comeback

Coming off back-to-back losses, each by four goals, the Buffalo Sabres knew their backs were against the proverbial wall on Tuesday night. Faced with

Zach Benson's third-period goal helps Sabres level series vs. Canadiens

Flyers' Owen Tippett dealt with terrifying ailment during second round

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Bruins superstar suspended six games to start 2026-27 season

Blue Jackets star lands lucrative extension

Buffalo Sabres News / Stadium Rant / May 12

Lindy Ruff Is A Finalist For The Jack Adams Award Again

Buffalo Sabres’ head coach Lindy Ruff is a finalist for the 2025-26 Jack Adams Award. As a five-time finalist, he has contributed to many teams’ success.

Buffalo Sabres News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 10

Sabres’ Lindy Ruff calls out culprit behind Game 3 downfall vs. Canadiens

The Buffalo Sabres won Game 1 of their series against the Montreal Canadiens in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. However, things have gone downhill ever since.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / May 4

Sabres’ Lindy Ruff Deserves to Win the Jack Adams Award

When the Buffalo Sabres hired Lindy Ruff as their head coach before the 2024–25 season, there was one goal in mind: simply make the playoffs. In his first season back behind the bench, the team fell short and missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the 14th straight year.

Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / April 19

Before Sabres’ biggest game in 15 years, Lindy Ruff embraces the butterflies

BUFFALO – Playoff games used to keep Lindy Ruff awake. And we’re not just talking late-1990s Buffalo Sabres games and skates in the crease. You have to rewind quite a bit further than his early coaching days to find the start of Ruff’s playoff experiences.

Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 7

Rasmus Dahlin has 'support' of Sabres amid leave of absence

Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin has 'support' of organization amid leave of absence

Buffalo Sabres captain and star defenseman Rasmus Dahlin is taking a leave of absence from the team.

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 30

Three NHL coaches in danger of a midseason firing

The NHL season is just about a month in, with nearly every team having played ten games so far. While several teams, such as the Pittsburgh Penguins, Seattle Kraken and Detroit Red Wings, have exceeded expectations, many have fallen short. Let's take a look at three NHL coaches on the hot seat.

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Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / December 15, 2024

Lindy Ruff on Sabres’ struggles: ‘I’m almost lost for words’

If the Buffalo Sabres haven’t hit rock bottom this season, they’re starting to creep awfully close. After scoring two goals in the first three minutes Sunday against the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Sabres would go on to blow another lead, losing to the Maple Leafs 5-3.

Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / April 23, 2024

Is Lindy Ruff the right man for the Sabres, or just a nostalgia hire?

A notable coaching change sees a veteran bench boss return to his first big break. On Monday, the Buffalo Sabres announced that Lindy Ruff is going to return as head coach next season.