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Lindy Ruff sends wake-up call to Buffalo Sabres with lineup changes

It's time to fight for your spot in the lineup, and potentially on the roster. That's the message Buffalo Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff appeared to send Friday morning with his decision to make Ryan McLeod and Louis Crevier healthy scratches.

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Buffalo Sabres star named 'appealing buy-low piece' on NHL trade market

The Buffalo Sabres aren't getting nearly enough secondary scoring, with several players' offensive production dropping dramatically from last season, which could lead general manager Jarmo Kekalainen to consider some changes in the near future.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 6

Sabres seek better fortune at home vs. Blue Jackets

Coming off a late-game breakdown, the Buffalo Sabres look to rebound on Friday against the visiting Columbus Blue Jackets. The Sabres returned home Wednesday riding the momentum of a 3-0-1 road trip and held a 1-0 lead over the Ottawa Senators through 51 minutes of play.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / November 6

Sabres’ Norris & McLeod Need to Justify Their Places in the Lineup

The Buffalo Sabres aren’t playing badly. In fact, they have a .567-point percentage so far (7-5-3). But they are on the outside looking in, two points back of a playoff spot and facing a stacked Atlantic Division.

Nikita Kucherov News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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?

The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The '2026-27 NHL captains' quiz

Buffalo Sabres News / Sabre Noise / November 6

Sabres' offensive dip shifts focus to Amerks' top scorers

The Buffalo Sabres ranked fifth in the NHL in goals per game (3.45) last season en route to ending the longest playoff drought in league history. The team's offensive production his dipped considerably (23rd at 2.93 goals per game) early in the current campaign, though.

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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 / Sabre Noise / November 6

4 Buffalo Sabres already fighting to save their spot in the lineup this season

The Buffalo Sabres have gotten off to a slow start, even with three straight wins on the road, and Wednesday night against the Ottawa Senators was one of the worst games of the season.

Jake Richard News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / November 5

Sabres prospect Jake Richard excelling in first weeks with Rochester Amerks

The first goal of Buffalo Sabres prospect Jake Richard’s pro career created some confusion. At first, Richard figured the goal would be credited to the shooter, Americans defenseman Gavin McCarthy, his close friend and a fellow rookie.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Lead / November 5

Which Four Players Do the Buffalo Sabres Rely on the Most?

Preseason expectations for the Buffalo Sabres were high after ending their 14-year playoff drought the prior season. The team has already had its ups and downs, playing in a competitive Atlantic Division.

Connor Hellebuyck News / Sabre Noise / November 5

Buffalo Sabres GM drops postmortem on Connor Hellebuyck trade talks

No matter how intense the Connor Hellebuyck trade rumors became — they reached their peak ahead of the 2026 NHL Draft in late June, at least from a Buffalo Sabres perspective — general manager Jarmo Kekalainen never appeared desperate to make the move.

Buffalo Sabres News / Sabre Noise / November 5

Former Buffalo Sabres star 'very close' to signing KHL contract

The Buffalo Sabres' search for an offensive spark seemingly isn't going to include a reunion with winger Evander Kane, who made 196 appearances across three years in the organization (2015-18).

Buffalo Sabres News / Sabre Noise / November 5

Rasmus Dahlin called out by Lindy Ruff after Sabres' loss to Senators

It's exceedingly rare for Rasmus Dahlin to have an off night as negatively impactful as Wednesday night against the Ottawa Senators, and his unfathomable decision to make a risky pinch late in the third period is the main reason the Buffalo Sabres suffered a 2-1 loss.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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 / The Hockey Writers / November 4

Sabres News, Rumors and Updates — Larkin Update, Homestand Begins, & More

The Buffalo Sabres are coming off three-straight wins and sweeping their California road trip. They now sit with a 7-4-3 record (17 points), which places them fourth in the Atlantic Division in points percentage.

Alex Tuch News / Sabre Noise / November 4

Jarmo Kekalainen disputes Alex Tuch's comments about Sabres departure

The Buffalo Sabres sent winger Alex Tuch to the Washington Capitals as part of a sign-and-trade deal on June 24. How long that outcome was a fait accompli has become a source of debate.