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On YouTubeBuffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / April 15
Sabres’ Connor Clifton adds first goal to stat line featuring more than 200 hits 
BUFFALO – By his 71st appearance, Sabres defenseman Connor Clifton couldn’t get that goose egg attached to his name out of his head. As a defenseman the Sabres value for his gritty play, they don’t expect him to produce much offense.
Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 4
Trade-deadline primer for the Buffalo Sabres
Another year, another disappointing season for the Sabres franchise.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / December 11
Daily Faceoff NHL DFS Value Plays — December 11th
Welcome to Daily Faceoff’s NHL DFS Value Plays, where five days a week from Monday to Friday, I break down hockey’s main slate, looking for the top value plays.
The 'NHL Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz
The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?
Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / November 5
Jacob Bryson made most of time as scratch; Connor Clifton must ‘elevate his play’
BUFFALO – As he morphed from a regular into the Sabres’ seventh or eighth defensemen over the past two years, Jacob Bryson developed a unique skill. Bryson believes he can be scratched for long stretches – in the most recent instance, he went 42 days between playing games – and rejoin the lineup ready to contribute, no easy task.
What cities should get NHL expansion teams?
It seems the NHL is in a good place. Ratings are up, talent levels are high, and the league added two teams to get up to 32 in the not-too-distant past.
Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Now / June 2
Sabres Grades: Connor Clifton
Number 18 on the Sabres Grades countdown is a new addition to the blueline, Connor Clifton. Buffalo needed to improve the right side of its defense and decided to take fliers on veterans Clifton and Erik Johnson.
Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Now / March 13, 2024
Sabres Explode for Seven in Victory Over Red Wings
With a 7-3 win at home over the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday, the Buffalo Sabres now sit five points out of a playoff spot. Yes, we’re talking about the NHL playoffs.
Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / February 24, 2024
Connor Clifton, Sabres score dirty goals in road wins
BUFFALO – Prior to both games during the Sabres’ fathers and mentors trip, Connor Clifton’s dad, Tim, addressed the team and colorfully called for some dirty goals.
NHL News / Field Level Media / February 23, 2024
Third-period goal pushes Sabres past Blue Jackets
Connor Clifton scored the go-ahead goal early in the third period to lift the Buffalo Sabres to a 2-1 win against the host Columbus Blue Jackets on Friday.
Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / January 6, 2024
After slow start, Connor Clifton quietly generating offense for Sabres
PITTSBURGH – Pop quiz, Buffalo Sabres fans. Since Dec. 7, which player is tied with winger Alex Tuch for the team lead with eight assists? Is it one of the Sabres’ top centers, Tage Thompson, Dylan Cozens or Casey Mittelstadt?
Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / December 22, 2023
Sabres’ 2023 Offseason Additions Not Paying Off So Far
General manager Kevyn Adams took a conservative approach this past offseason. He didn’t shake up the Buffalo Sabres roster in a significant way. Instead, he banked on the growth of his young team and a couple of veteran additions to the defense in Connor Clifton and Erik Johnson.
Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / December 12, 2023
After post-suspension slump, Sabres’ Connor Clifton playing aggressively, producing offense
BUFFALO – For weeks, the hit kept playing in the back of Connor Clifton’s head. The Sabres defensemen couldn’t let go of it. “You’re going to make a hit, and then you’re like, ‘Oh, wait, I just got suspended for two games, right?’” Clifton said following Tuesday’s practice in KeyBank Center.
Buffalo Sabres News / Sabre Noise / December 10, 2023
Is Connor Clifton finally turning the corner after 28 games?
Since he came to the Buffalo Sabres, Connor Clifton has been a disappointment. But he’s looked like a different player in the previous two games. Remember when Jordan Greenway first came to the Buffalo Sabres via a trade that involved a second-round pick?
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