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Is 2025-26 When Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin Finally Wins the Norris Trophy?

Over the last six seasons, we’ve seen Roman Josi (2020), Adam Fox (2021), Erik Karlsson (2022), Cale Makar (2023, 2025) and Quinn Hughes (2024) all win the Norris Trophy.

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ECHL: Bennett MacArthur Set for Second Season with the Icemen

The Jacksonville Icemen have announced that forward Bennett MacArthur will return for the 2025–26 ECHL season, bringing back a versatile winger who quickly became a reliable contributor in his first year with the club.

Viljami Marjala News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / August 29

Former Sabres prospects have found new jobs all over this offseason

In early June, just days after the Buffalo Sabres relinquished the rights to Viljami Marjala, a high-scoring forward they drafted in the fifth round in 2021, the Edmonton Oilers snapped up the prospect, signing him to a two-year, entry-level contract.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / August 29

Buffalo Sabres Season Preview: Goaltending

Fans and players alike are looking to put the 2024-25 Buffalo Sabres season in the rearview mirror. Aside from a late push, the Sabres provided little but disappointment en route to a 14th consecutive season without a playoff appearance.

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Underrated Habs Players: Josh Gorges

During his years with the Montreal Canadiens there wasn’t a single player who was more of an unsung hero than defenseman Josh Gorges. The Montreal Canadiens acquired Josh Gorges at the Trade Deadline along with a 1st Round pick that became Max Pacioretty for defenseman Craig Rivet.

Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / August 25

2025-26 NHL team preview: Buffalo Sabres

Jersey with an X = player has not yet selected 2025-26 number, per Buffalo Sabres It’s hard for a team sporting the longest playoff drought in NHL history (and tied for the longest active drought in North American pro sports) to have high expectations going into a season, but there were some expectations for the Buffalo Sabres in 2024-25.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / August 23

Sabres’ Best Players from Each Country for 2025-26

One of the cool things about the NHL is that it is a diverse league. Players from around the globe converge each season to create the best hockey league on the planet.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / August 23

5 Buffalo Sabres Games You Can’t Miss in the 2025-26 Season

The Buffalo Sabres start the 2025-26 season with seven of their first 10 games at KeyBank Center, and in December, they have a 12-day, six-game road trip.

Buffalo Sabres News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 21

Buffalo Sabres top breakout candidates for 2025-26 season

The Buffalo Sabres are breaking records, but for all the wrong reasons. They just missed the playoffs for a 14th straight season, an NHL record by four full years.

Buffalo Sabres News / Breakaway on SI / August 20

Sabres Front Office Named Worst in NHL

Fans of the Buffalo Sabres have been waiting quite a long time for a return to the Stanley Cup Playoffs, but they have little hope a championship run is around the corner.

James Reimer News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 20

Best last-minute James Reimer destinations in 2025 NHL Free Agency

NHL Free Agency opened on July 1, and some quality free agents remain. The Buffalo Sabres chose to re-sign Devon Levi while also bringing in Alex Lyon, meaning James Reimer is looking for a new home.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / August 20

Sabres’ Tuch & Thompson Get USA Olympic Camp Invites

With the NHL Draft and free agency in the rearview mirror, all is quiet for the Buffalo Sabres. Fans are speculating about potential breakout players, not to mention all of the young talent that needs to step up and fill major roles for the club.

Buffalo Sabres News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 18

Way-too-early Buffalo Sabres trade candidates in 2025-26 season

The Buffalo Sabres have had brutal luck over the last several years. A lot of Buffalo’s failures are self-inflicted, to be fair. Buffalo has been stuck in a repeating rebuild cycle since the mid-2010s.

Tage Thompson News / The Hockey Writers / August 18

Tage Thompson Is the Star the Sabres Waited For

Buffalo Sabres fans have been through a lot. Lean years. False starts. Heartbreak after heartbreak. But something’s changed—not just on the stat sheet, but in the way people talk about the team.

Buffalo Sabres News / NHL Rumors / August 18

Eeli Tolvanen could be a Buffalo Sabres trade target at trade deadline

Michael Augello of The Hockey News: The Buffalo Sabres should be in the market for a top-six forward. It’s more likely at this point that it won’t happen this offseason, but possibly as an in-season move.

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Buffalo Sabres News / NHL Trade Talk / August 17

Could Trade for $22M Veteran Forward Be What the Sabres Need?

The Buffalo Sabres are searching for a top-six forward with edge and scoring ability after trading winger JJ Peterka to the Utah Mammoth for defenseman Michael Kesselring and winger Josh Doan.

Josh Norris News / The Hockey Writers / August 16

Sabres Need Josh Norris to Shine in 2025-26 Season

There are a lot of factors that will come into play for the Buffalo Sabres when the 2025-26 season begins. One of the biggest question marks for them is going to be the health and performance of fresh face Josh Norris, who they acquired from the Ottawa Senators on March 7, 2025, for Dylan Cozens.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / August 15

Ranking Sabres’ Top 5 Players Under 25

The Buffalo Sabres have been one of the youngest teams since 2022, as the team started a new rebuild once they traded Jack Eichel to the Vegas Golden Knights in 2021.

Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / July 31

Sabres sign Devon Levi to two-year contract

The Buffalo Sabres announced Thursday that the club has signed goaltender Devon Levi to a two-year contract extension worth $812,500 per season. Through 42 appearances last season with the AHL affiliated Rochester Americans, Levi went 25-13-4 with a .919 save percentage, 2.20 goals-against average, and seven shutouts.

Buffalo Sabres News / Last Word On Sports / July 27

Sabres Avoid Arbitration and Sign Depth Defenceman

Conor Timmins has signed a two year contract with the Buffalo Sabres. Timmins contract will be at a $2.2 million average annual value. This is likely the final signing for the Sabres this offseason.

Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / July 26

10 worst moves the Buffalo Sabres have made during their playoff drought

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Bowen Byram News / NHL Trade Talk / July 23

Sabres Could Still Move Bowen Byram: 10 Teams Linked to Trade

Despite recently signing a two-year extension with the Buffalo Sabres, defenseman Bowen Byram remains a potential trade chip this offseason. According to multiple reports, including one by The Fourth Period, the Sabres are actively exploring trade possibilities.

Bowen Byram News / NHL Rumors / July 16

The Bowen Byram Saga with the Buffalo Sabres is Far From Over

The Buffalo Sabres and defenseman Bowen Byram have settled on a new two-year deal worth $12,5 million, carrying a salary cap hit of $6.25 million, avoiding arbitration.

Radim Mrtka News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 15

Sabres sign first-round pick to entry-level contract

The Buffalo Sabres have signed towering defenseman Radim Mrtka to a three-year, entry-level contract. The team recently selected Mrtka with the No. 9 pick in the 2025 NHL Draft.

Sabres, Bowen Byram avoid arbitration with new two-year deal

Bowen Byram News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 14

Sabres, Bowen Byram avoid arbitration with new two-year deal

The contract, worth $12.5M in total, could still be part of a sign-and-trade involving Byram, whose name more seriously popped up in trade speculation early in the offseason ahead of what he hoped would be a big payday for him.

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