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The Buffalo Sabres on Sunday waived center Josh Dunne and will assign him to the Rochester Americans if he clears. The Sabres, who open the season Thursday, must finalize their regular-season roster by Monday.

Tage Thompson News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 4

Sabres’ X-factor in 2025-26, and it’s not Tage Thompson

The Buffalo Sabres are hoping to break one of the most ignominious streaks in the NHL. The Sabres have not made the Stanley Cup playoffs since the 2009-10 season, and their long-suffering fans are hoping that this is the year they can get back to the postseason.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 4

3 Takeaways From the Sabres’ Overtime Loss vs. Penguins

The Buffalo Sabres squandered two two-point leads in the second period as the Pittsburgh Penguins forced overtime en route to Sidney Crosby burying the game-winning goal in just nine seconds, sweeping the two-game series to end the preseason at PPG Paints Arena.

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In NHL history, 52 players have reached the 1,200-point plateau over the course of their careers. How many of the 52 can you name in six minutes?

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Tyson Kozak News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / October 3

Sabres’ Tyson Kozak focused on staying healthy after successful NHL stint

BUFFALO – In his first taste of the NHL last season, Sabres center Tyson Kozak learned that if he wants to stick around, he must stay healthy. Talent isn’t an issue.

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The 20 NHL players under the most pressure for the 2025-26 season

Every NHL player faces some degree of pressure. Even Aleksander Barkov, who has captained the Florida Panthers to back-to-back titles. However, some players certainly face more pressure than most, and of course inherently some players are facing the most pressure.

Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / October 3

Sabres’ Luukkonen, Kesselring out week-to-week

A couple of key players in Western New York might not be in the starting lineup when the regular season gets underway. When speaking to the media on Friday, Buffalo Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff revealed that goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen and defenseman Michael Kesselring are out week-to-week.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / October 3

Sabres’ Best and Worst-Case Scenarios for 3 Crucial Players

The 2025-26 season is just a handful of days away, and all speculation will soon be put to rest. For the Buffalo Sabres, it feels like another crucial season in a line of crucial seasons of late.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / October 2

3 Sabres Players That Need to Take the Next Step in 2025-26 Season

The Buffalo Sabres are relying on internal development to take the team to the playoffs. Outside of trading star winger J.J. Peterka to the Utah Mammoth for Josh Doan, who has looked great during the preseason, and Michael Kesselring, the team did not make major, splashy moves over the offseason.

Buffalo Sabres News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 2

Ranking 10 greatest Buffalo Sabres of all time

The Buffalo Sabres currently hold the longest playoff drought in North American sports. They have never won a Stanley Cup and have only been there twice.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / October 2

Sabres News & Rumors: Preseason Battles, Roster Questions & Injury Report

As the Buffalo Sabres look forward to their season opener against the New York Rangers on Oct. 9, training camp and preseason action continue to provide answers.

Radim Mrtka News / The Hockey Writers / October 2

Sabres Sending Radim Mrtka to Juniors Is the Best Option for His Development

The Buffalo Sabres are set to conclude their preseason games and training camp over the next week or so as the calendar inches towards the start of a new season.

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen News / Daily Faceoff / October 1

Sabres’ Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen leaves game with lower-body injury

The Buffalo Sabres have announced that goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen will not return to Wednesday’s game against the Pittsburgh Penguins due to a lower-body injury.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 1

Sabres' top goaltender leaves game vs. Penguins due to injury

Tough news came out of Buffalo on Wednesday, as No. 1 goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has left the Sabres' preseason game against the Pittsburgh Penguins due to a lower-body injury.

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Owen Power News / Athlon Sports / October 1

Sabres Coach Reveals Big Owen Power Injury Update

As the Buffalo Sabres gear up for the new season, the team is already dealing with some injuries across the roster. This team is looking to finally end the long playoff drought, and this isn't the start that the franchise wanted for the year.

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Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / September 29

Sabres’ Bowen Byram day-to-day; Mattias Samuelsson week-to-week with injuries

Buffalo Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff provided several injury updates on Monday after practice, with their blueline particularly suffering. The biggest news is in regards to defenseman Bowen Byram, who is day-to-day with an undisclosed injury that he sustained during Saturday’s 5-2 win over the Detroit Red Wings.

Buffalo Sabres News / Last Word On Sports / September 28

The 2025-26 Buffalo Sabres Guide to Sustaining an NHL Top-Ten Offence

It is definitely a general consensus that the Buffalo Sabres had a lot of problems last year. In contrast, goal scoring not one of them. With JJ Peterka out the door, here’s how they can help replace that offence, and use it as a strength for the team in 2025-26.

Buffalo Sabres News / Total Apex Sports / September 27

Buffalo Sabres Not Leaving KeyBank Center, Signs New 5 Year Extension

The current lease at KeyBank Center for the Buffalo Sabres has been extended through September 2031. This wasn’t exactly a nail-biter of a decision; under their agreement with Erie County, the Sabres had two choices: either continue the lease for another five years or pack their bags on September 30.

Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 27

Sabres to stay in current arena for next few years

The Buffalo Sabres are staying in their current home for a few more years. As part of its agreement with Erie County, the Sabres have declined an opt-out clause in their lease at the KeyBank Center and have extended the deal for another five years, according to a team announcement.

Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 26