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PITTSBURGH – Buffalo Sabres winger Beck Malenstyn figures after his recent highlight-reel goal, about 20 to 25 people contacted him to share their excitement about the prettiest of his 14 NHL goals.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / April 5

Sabres’ Beck Malenstyn not surprised Alex Ovechkin rejected chance to score record-breaking goal into empty net

BUFFALO – Having spent parts of four seasons as Alex Ovechkin’s teammate, Sabres winger Beck Malenstyn is hardly surprised the superstar rejected a chance to break the all-time goals record Friday after the Chicago Blackhawks pulled their goalie.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 4

Sabres recall Noah Ostlund

The Sabres announced they’ve recalled 2022 first-round pick Noah Östlund from AHL Rochester. The 21-year-old forward could be in line to make his NHL debut tomorrow against the Lightning.

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NHL News / NHL Rumors / February 8

Sidney Crosby remains out for Penguins

Mike Harrington: Buffalo Sabres forwards Tage Thompson and Dylan Cozens and goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen were all at practice yesterday. Mike Harrington: Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said signs are pointing to all three being in the lineup today.

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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.

NHL News / Field Level Media / December 23

Sabres snap 13-game skid with emphatic win over Islanders

Beck Malenstyn scored just 2:07 into the game Monday night for the visiting Buffalo Sabres, who never trailed as they snapped a 13-game losing streak by routing the New York Islanders 7-1 in Elmont, N.Y.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Now / November 29, 2024

3 Sabres Things to Be Thankful For

22 games into the 2024-2025 NHL season, the Buffalo Sabres are one point out of a Wild Card spot. Thanksgiving Day is a perennial benchmark in a team’s outlook, as 77% of the NHL teams sitting in a playoff position end up qualifying for the postseason.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / October 23, 2024

Despite limited minutes, Sabres’ Beck Malenstyn hitting, making impact

BUFFALO – Through eight games, no Sabres forward has played less than Beck Malenstyn. The newcomer has eclipsed the 10-minute mark just twice. In one contest, he skated only 1 minute, 52 seconds over three shifts.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Now / October 11, 2024

Only one goal from Alex Tuch lowers Sabres' individual grades versus Kings

The Buffalo Sabres cannot win games by scoring one goal a night, as head coach Lindy Ruff pointed out Thursday postgame. The team’s lack of production, despite numerous grade-A scoring chances, cost them a win against the Los Angeles Kings.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / September 19, 2024

After trade to Sabres, shock turned to excitement for Beck Malenstyn

BUFFALO – At first, Beck Malenstyn said he felt neither excitement nor disappointment, only shock. The Sabres newcomer was drinking coffee in his in-laws’ living room outside picturesque Canmore, Alberta, when he learned he had been traded.

New York Rangers News / Oilersnation / August 15, 2024

NHL Notebook: Ryan Lindgren re-signs with Rangers, ending last of arbitration cases

There have been signings galore the past two days. With the Rangers agreeing to a one-year deal with defenceman Ryan Lindgren, all 14 arbitration cases have been settled for the pending restricted free agents.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / July 31, 2024

Sabres News & Rumors: Malenstyn, Necas & Prospects Challenge

Welcome to the Buffalo Sabres News & Rumors. In this edition, we will talk about how the Sabres tried to trade down in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft in a different Beck Malenstyn trade, how they tried to acquire Martin Necas before he re-signed with the Carolina Hurricanes, and the announcement of the 2024 Prospect Challenge.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Now / July 25, 2024

What Sabres Should Do With All This Cap Space

The Sabres have locked in starting goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen for five years at $4.75 million per season, leaving an abundance of salary cap space with one restricted free agent yet to sign.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Now / July 23, 2024

Sabres Sign Malenstyn, Avoid Arbitration

The Buffalo Sabres announced Tuesday that they have signed forward Beck Malenstyn to a two-year deal worth $1.35 million annually. Malenstyn was acquired from the Washington Capitals on day two of the 2024 NHL Draft for the second-round pick used to select Cole Hutson.