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‘I’ll Always Be Thankful’: Josh Doan and Michael Kesselring Make Emotional Return to Utah

It was the second game in franchise history for the Utah Hockey Club against the New York Islanders when Josh Doan scored his first goal with the team.

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After early goalie change, will Sabres start Alex Lyon, UPL or Colten Ellis?

Buffalo Sabres coach Lindy Ruff’s decision to yank goalie Alex Lyon barely six minutes into Thursday’s 6-3 road loss wasn’t performance-related. “It had nothing to do with Lyon,” Ruff told reporters following the game against the Colorado Avalanche.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 14

3 Takeaways From the Sabres’ 6-3 Loss to the Avalanche

It feels like there is no such thing as “rock bottom” for the Buffalo Sabres, a franchise that finds a way to sink lower with each passing day. They are dead-last in the Eastern Conference and the only team lower in the league standings are the rebuilding Calgary Flames.

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How many of the 21 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

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NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / November 13

Canadiens Among Two Teams with Trade Interest in Tage Thompson

For the 15th straight year, it feels like the same song and dance for the Buffalo Sabres. As of Thursday, they find themselves in last place in the Eastern Conference standings, in the midst of a four-game losing streak, appearing poised to extend their lengthy playoff drought.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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.

Devon Levi News / Daily Faceoff / November 13

‘We need a save’: Top Sabres goaltending prospect Devon Levi criticized after getting pulled in AHL

Buffalo Sabres goaltending prospect Devon Levi is having a rough go of things with the team’s AHL affiliate Rochester Americans. The 23-year-old has made eight appearances, and while he’s gone 6-2-0, he’s surrendered a 2.96 goals against average while putting up a .892 save percentage.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 13

3 Takeaways from the Sabres’ 5-2 Loss to the Mammoth

It didn’t take long for the wheels to come off of the Buffalo Sabres’ 2025-26 season. After a brief run of optimism, the Sabres entered Wednesday night’s matchup with the Utah Mammoth having garnered just a single win in its last seven games.

Tage Thompson News / Breakaway on SI / November 13

Sabres Hurting Themselves By Keeping Tage Thompson

The Buffalo Sabres have done this song and dance before. Since 2011, actually, they've been stuck in a Groundhog Day-like cycle of early optimism quickly fading into a season of misery.

Konsta Helenius News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / November 12

Sabres prospect Konsta Helenius taking ‘big jump’ in development, playing big minutes for Rochester Amerks

Having lost three of their most talented forwards to recalls, the Americans have recently been forced to lean heavily on center Konsta Helenius, playing the Sabres prospect a whopping 23 or 24 minutes some games.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / November 12

NHL Predictions: November 12th Buffalo Sabres vs Utah Mammoth

Welcome back to another edition of NHL Predictions, with us here at Last Word On Hockey. Wednesday’s matchup between the Buffalo Sabres and the Utah Mammoth is the second of the season series.

Buffalo Sabres News / Two in the Box / November 11

An Uncanny and Unusual String of Ailments Threatens to Derail Buffalo’s Season

The Sabres needed a lot of things to go right in order to make the playoffs this season. Reliable goaltending. A competent power play. Stouter defense thanks to offseason additions.

Carson Meyer News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / November 11

Sabres assign free agent to Rochester

The Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday assigned forward Carson Meyer to the Rochester Americans after he cleared waivers. Meyer, 28, began the season on injured reserve after undergoing ACL surgery last year as a member of the San Diego Gulls, the Anaheim Ducks’ AHL affiliate.

Buffalo Sabres News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 11

Worried by Sabres’ poor start? Here’s why you shouldn’t be

The Buffalo Sabres have not made the playoffs since the 2010-11 season. The Sabres were hopeful to break their NHL record drought this year. Although it has been a disappointing campaign so far, but there is no reason to sound the alarm just yet.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / November 10

As offense struggles, Sabres need Tage Thompson, Alex Tuch to keep scoring

BUFFALO – Early in the third period of Saturday’s 6-3 loss in Carolina, the Sabres busted out of their week-long offensive slump, scoring twice to creep within one goal against the Hurricanes.

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Jiri Kulich News / The Hockey Writers / November 10

Sabres’ Jiri Kulich to Miss ‘Significant Time’ Due to Blood Clot

Buffalo Sabres forward Jiri Kulich will be missing a significant amount of time due to a blood clot, as per head coach Lindy Ruff’s announcement following Monday’s practice.

Jiri Kulich News / Field Level Media / November 10

Sabres F Jiri Kulich out indefinitely with blood clot issue

The battered Buffalo Sabres expect center Jiri Kulich to miss considerable time as he deals with a blood clot issue. The issue is "pretty serious," head coach Lindy Ruff said Monday, but Kulich is expected to return at some point this season.

Buffalo Sabres News / Last Word On Sports / November 10

Buffalo Sabres Centre to Miss Significant Time with Blood Clot

The Sabres will be down another centre for a significant period of time. Head coach Lindy Ruff said Jiri Kulich is out indefinitely. There is currently no timetable on a return.

Carson Meyer News / Daily Faceoff / November 10

Sabres place Carson Meyer on waivers

On Monday, the Buffalo Sabres placed forward Carson Meyer on waivers, making him available to the other 31 teams in the NHL. If Meyer were to clear waivers on Tuesday, he would be eligible to be assigned to the Sabres’ American Hockey League affiliate, the Rochester Americans.

Zachary Jones News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 7

Buffalo Sabres recall defenseman to replace Rasmus Dahlin

The Sabres announced that they’ve recalled defenseman Zachary Jones from AHL Rochester. Jones will replace rearguard Rasmus Dahlin on the active roster.

Sabres' Rasmus Dahlin (personal) takes leave of absence

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.

Josh Norris News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 6

Sabres get huge Josh Norris injury update

The Buffalo Sabres are off to a decent start to the 2025-26 season, as they look to break their playoff drought. Despite having young, talented players, they have not made the playoffs since 2011.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 6

After 5 straight OT games, Sabres seek regulation win vs. Blues

The Buffalo Sabres keep working overtime to compile points. During their last five outings, the Sabres won once in a shootout and earned an overtime-loss point in the other four games.

Scott Ratzlaff News / Inside The Rink / November 5

ECHL: Jacksonville’s Scott Ratzlaff Named Rookie of the Month

The ECHL announced today that Jacksonville Icemen goaltender Scott Ratzlaff has been named the Howies Hockey Tape ECHL Rookie of the Month for October.

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.

Penguins-Flyers rivalry still going strong as OT ends in mayhem

The Predators continue to unravel under GM Barry Trotz

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NHL News / Yardbarker / October 21