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3 Most Important Sabres to Getting Back to the Playoffs

As the dog days of summer drag on, hockey fans can do nothing but clamor for opening night. For fans of the Buffalo Sabres, there is hope that this will finally be the season that the team gets over the hump and back into the playoff bracket once again.

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Sabres won’t re-sign Brett Murray for Rochester Amerks

Winger Brett Murray, who spent the last six seasons with the Rochester Americans and scored a career-high 27 goals in 2024-25, won’t be re-signed by the Buffalo Sabres, Dave Gagner, his agent, told the Times Herald.

James Reimer News / House of Hockey / August 10

Two Canadian Teams Suddenly Linked to Veteran Goalie James Reimer

James Reimer is one of the NHL's most controversial players, but now two Canadian teams have been linked to the veteran goaltender after a solid 2024/25 campaign.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / August 10

5 Bold Sabres Predictions for 2025-26

The Buffalo Sabres’ regular-season opener, which is also their home opener, is on Oct. 9 against the New York Rangers. With that being said, I’m going to give five bold predictions for the Sabres heading into the season.

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Jack Quinn News / The Hockey Writers / August 9

Sabres Winger Jack Quinn Needs to Seize a Top-Six Role

Another season has passed by, and still, Buffalo Sabres fans were left with a sour taste in their mouths as winger Jack Quinn did not live up to expectations.

Alex Tuch News / The Hockey Writers / August 8

Maple Leafs Could Land Alex Tuch in Suggested Blockbuster With Sabres

The Toronto Maple Leafs and Buffalo Sabres have two different goals heading into the 2025-26 season, and with that in mind, there is a possibility they could pull off a deal that benefits both of them.

Brodie Ziemer News / The Hockey Writers / August 8

Minnesota Native Brodie Ziemer Stands Out for Team USA at WJSS

It’s the middle of the summer, and while most people aren’t thinking of hockey, those who participated in the World Junior Summer Showcase at Ridder Arena in Minneapolis, Minnesota, were thinking about nothing but hockey.

Buffalo Sabres News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 6

1 move Buffalo Sabres should’ve made in 2025 NHL offseason

The Buffalo Sabres have etched themselves into NHL history. With 14 straight seasons and counting of not making the playoffs, they have the longest such streak in NHL history by four seasons.

Buffalo Sabres News / Blade of Steel / August 6

The most hated figure in Buffalo Sabres franchise history

It's been 26 years since Brett Hull's skate entered the crease, and Buffalo Sabres fans still haven't emotionally recovered from what Dallas Stars fans consider the best moment in team history.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / August 5

Sabres’ Blue Line Could Quietly Be One of the NHL’s Best

The Buffalo Sabres had one primary need heading into the offseason: improving their blue line. Last season, the unit was not particularly great. They were leaving their goaltenders out to dry, making poor decisions, and not contributing much to the team.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / August 5

Sabres News & Rumours: Levi’s Leap, Byram’s Buzz & the Peterka Pivot

The Buffalo Sabres aren’t just tweaking around the edges this offseason—they’re shifting gears. The team’s front office has been busy making meaningful moves, including signing young netminder Devon Levi to a two-year deal and parting ways with JJ Peterka in a trade that caught more than a few fans off guard.

Buffalo Sabres News / Athlon Sports / August 1

Sabres Linked to Former First-Round Pick

The Buffalo Sabres have one of the largest postseason droughts in all of sports, and it's been a tough decade-plus for this organization. The team hasn't qualified for the playoffs since the 2010-11 season, and there isn't a lot of hope here.

Brandon Fortunato News / Inside The Rink / July 31

ECHL: Brandon Fortunato Heads Overseas

Defenseman Brandon Fortunato is heading overseas to Italy to join Cortina in the Alps Hockey League. Fortunato,29, last played during the 2023-24 season with the Jacksonville Icemen.

Buffalo Sabres News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 31

Sabres sign final RFA to 2-year contract extension

The Buffalo Sabres got their last significant piece of business finished up on Thursday, signing restricted free agent goaltender Devon Levi to a two-year contract extension worth $1.625 million.

Devon Levi News / The Hockey Writers / July 31

Sabres Re-Sign Devon Levi To Short Term 'Prove It' Deal

The Buffalo Sabres had a handful of restricted free agents to re-sign this summer, including young goaltender Devon Levi, who held out until Thursday. The 23-year-old has been through the ringer since he made his NHL debut on March 31, 2023, and though his stats have not been spectacular, he has shown that he can perform in the right environment.

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Buffalo Sabres News / NHL Trade Talk / July 31

Trade Idea Sees Leafs Acquire Sabres Sniper at Trade Deadline

With Mitch Marner gone and several names added by general manager Brad Treliving, the Toronto Maple Leafs may be pressing pause on any further moves. That said, depending on how the season unfolds for several teams, action could pick up midseason, with the NHL trade deadline becoming an important time for Toronto.

Devon Levi News / Last Word On Sports / July 31

Sabres Sign RFA Goaltender Devon Levi

The goalie who came over in the Sam Reinhart trade with the Florida Panthers has been given a two-year contract extension. Devon Levi‘s contract will keep him with the Sabres and the Rochester Americans under an average annual value of $812,500 for the next two years.

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 / House of Hockey / July 31

Buffalo Sabres Facing Mockery on Social Media After Low-Budget Announcement

The Buffalo Sabres held a major press conference on Wednesday, and now they're facing ridicule online after the incredibly anti-climactic revelation. For

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.

Conor Timmins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 27

Sabres Sign Conor Timmins To Two-Year Deal

The Buffalo Sabres have signed defenseman Conor Timmins to a two-year, $4.4MM contract per a team release. Michael Augello of The Hockey News first reported the move.

Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / July 27

Sabres sign Connor Timmins to two-year contract

The Buffalo Sabres announced on Sunday that they have agreed to terms on a two-year contract with right-handed defenseman Connor Timmins. The Sabres previously acquired Timmins back in June in a deal with the Pittsburgh Penguins that sent a second-round draft pick and Connor Clifton the other way.

Conor Timmins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 25

Sabres, RFA defenseman not close on new contract

The Sabres and restricted free agent defenseman Conor Timmins are not close on a new contract with his arbitration hearing eight days away, according to David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period.

Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / July 26

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

When a team hasn’t made the playoffs for two or three years, that’s a retool or the start of a rebuild. When it’s been five to 10 years, that’s usually a rebuild with a bit of bad luck in the draft.

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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.