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On YouTubeBuffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 9
An offseason checklist for Buffalo Sabres to help break their postseason drought
The question in Buffalo in recent years has been, ‘Is this the year?’ when it comes to ending their playoff drought?
Bowen Byram News / House of Hockey / May 9
Fourth Overall Pick Bowen Byram Makes Major Move Ahead of Likely Trade
The Buffalo Sabres may not have defensemen Bowen Byram on their blue line for much longer. Not only has he reportedly packed up and departed the city, but he's also now hired new professional representation.
Eric Staal News / Two in the Box / May 9
Sabres Make Front Office Addition with Eric Staal 
It appears the dominos have begun to fall in the Sabres front office. The team announced Wednesday that Eric Staal has been hired as special assistant
The '60-goal NHL seasons' quiz
How many NHL players who have scored 60 goals in a season can you name in five minutes?
Buffalo Sabres News / House of Hockey / May 9
Two Hall of Fame NHL GM's Refuse to Take Interview With the Buffalo Sabres
The Buffalo Sabres are reportedly looking for people in advisory roles, and now, two Hall of Fame GM's have been confirmed to have turned down interest as the Sabres look to turn around what has been a lengthy period of struggle for the team.
Alex Tuch News / The Hockey Writers / May 9
Buffalo Sabres 2024-25 Player Report Card: Alex Tuch
The Buffalo Sabres have a lot to figure out if they are going to end the longest streak without making the playoffs in NHL history. Everyone’s checklist is different, though some wish it were a new general manager and not Kevyn Adams remaining at his post to make those decisions.
Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / May 8
Sabres Draft Target: Radim Mrtka
On Monday evening, the NHL held its first live drawing of the Draft Lottery. Perhaps the league took note of the growing chatter questioning the transparency of the process, but the live format made the event far more engaging and enjoyable to watch.
Rasmus Dahlin News / The Hockey Writers / May 8
Buffalo Sabres 2024-25 Player Report Card: Rasmus Dahlin
While the Buffalo Sabres as a whole did not live up to the expectations they aspired to this past season, there were still some individual players that had success in their own right.
Eric Staal News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 7
Sabres hire Eric Staal as special adviser
The Buffalo Sabres have hired former NHL forward Eric Staal as a special advisor to general manager Kevyn Adams. Staal’s role will involve supporting multiple aspects of the hockey department, including scouting and direct involvement with players and prospects.
Eric Staal News / Field Level Media / May 7
Sabres hire Eric Staal to front-office role
The Buffalo Sabres hired Eric Staal as a special assistant to the general manager, the team announced Wednesday. Staal, 40, will report directly to general manager Kevyn Adams.
Bowen Byram News / House of Hockey / May 7
Fourth Overall Pick Bowen Byram's Time in Buffalo May Be Over After Recent Report
Bowen Byram's future in Buffalo has been in question for the past few months, and now, the latest update suggests he may be traded from the Sabres. The Buffalo Sabres showed promise again in 2024/25, but unfortunately they fell short of the Stanley Cup Playoffs again, and now, plenty of changes are expected over the summer of 2025.
Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / May 7
Sources: Sabres have explored adding experienced personnel to front office
The Buffalo Sabres recently held exploratory conversations with experienced NHL executives in an effort to beef up their front office, sources told Daily Faceoff.
Eric Staal News / Daily Faceoff / May 7
Sabres hire Eric Staal as special assistant to GM
A decorated player is moving into the front office. On Wednesday, the Buffalo Sabres announced that former NHLer Eric Staal has been hired as special assistant to the general manager.
Buffalo Sabres News / Breakaway on SI / May 7
Sabres Hire Former Stanley Cup Champion
The Buffalo Sabres have hired Stanley Cup-winning forward Eric Staal as special assistant to the general manager, the team announced Wednesday morning.
Bowen Byram News / NHL Trade Talk / May 6
Report: Sudden Shift on Bowen Byram’s Future with Sabres
Buffalo Sabres defenseman Bowen Byram has become the subject of trade speculation after reports surfaced suggesting he has packed up and left the city, sparking questions about his long-term future with the team.
Tage Thompson News / The Hockey Writers / May 6
Buffalo Sabres 2024-25 Player Report Card: Tage Thompson
The 2024-25 season ended for the Buffalo Sabres just like the previous thirteen, without a playoff appearance. The Sabres have the longest playoff drought in NHL history, and fans aren’t excited about their chances of ending the streak with the news that General Manager Kevyn Adams will be brought back.
Buffalo Sabres News / Last Word On Sports / May 6
Kevyn Adams Will Return as Sabres General Manager Next Year
Kevyn Adams has not made the playoffs in five seasons with Buffalo. However, the Buffalo Sabres announced today that he will be back as General Manager for year six.
Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / May 5
Sabres Should Consider Moving On From Kevyn Adams
The Buffalo Sabres have extended their NHL-record playoff drought to a 14th consecutive season. Following a disappointing 2024–25 campaign, which included a 13-game losing streak, a wave of front office excuses, and a blockbuster trade that sent Dylan Cozens to the division rival Ottawa Senators, the organization continues to spiral downward.
Buffalo Sabres News / Last Word On Sports / May 1
Top-5 Buffalo Sabres Prospects to Watch in AHL’s Calder Cup Playoffs
As the NHL playoffs roll on, the Rochester Americans have just begun the 2025 AHL Calder Cup Playoffs. On the roster are prospects Sabre fans will want to keep an eye on.
Buffalo Sabres News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 30
3 early Sabres trade targets after 2025 playoff elimination
The Buffalo Sabres missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the 14th consecutive season in 2025. They welcomed Lindy Ruff back as the head coach before the season, and it was a disaster.
Buffalo Sabres News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 30
Sabres 3-round 2025 NHL Mock Draft after 2024-25 season
The Buffalo Sabres missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs once again. Buffalo had Stanley Cup ambitions entering the 2024-25 season. But they never came close to achieving their goals.
Buffalo Sabres News / Last Word On Sports / April 26
What Went Wrong for the Sabres This Season
For the 14th year in a row, the Sabres failed to make the playoffs. Although it wasn’t all bad, more things went wrong than right. The Sabres went into the season with one goal: make the playoffs.
Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / April 24
Tage Thompson, Matty Beniers highlight USA’s initial roster for 2025 World Championship
Several of the top American-born players are set to represent their country next month. On Thursday, USA Hockey released its initial roster for the 2025 IIHF Men’s World Championship.
Jiri Kulich News / Blade of Steel / April 18
Buffalo Sabres' Jiri Kulich Injures Referee With Hard Accidental Shot
During last night's Sabres-Flyers game, Buffalo's Jiri Kulich took a shot that completely missed the net and went straight for the referee, injuring him quite badly.
Lindy Ruff News / Athlon Sports / April 18
Sabres Make Lindy Ruff Announcement After Season Finale
The Buffalo Sabres failed to secure a ticket to the 2025 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs, but at least they punctuated their 2024-25 campaign on a positive note, beating the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday night via a score of 5-4 at KeyBank Center in Buffalo.
Buffalo Sabres News / Field Level Media / April 17
Sabres give Lindy Ruff 900th win in finale
Ryan McLeod collected a goal and two assists to help lift the host Buffalo Sabres to a 5-4 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday in the regular-season finale for both teams.
NHL News / Yardbarker / March 15
Watch: Golden Knights lose game after trying to get revenge goal for Jack Eichel
The Vegas Golden Knights dropped a 4-3 shootout decision to the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday afternoon, a result that had to be frustrating enough for the Golden Knights given that Buffalo is one of the league's worst teams.
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