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Rasmus Dahlin called out by Lindy Ruff after Sabres' loss to Senators

It's exceedingly rare for Rasmus Dahlin to have an off night as negatively impactful as Wednesday night against the Ottawa Senators, and his unfathomable decision to make a risky pinch late in the third period is the main reason the Buffalo Sabres suffered a 2-1 loss.

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Lindy Ruff blasts Buffalo Sabres transition play following loss to Senators

The Buffalo Sabres saw their three-game win streak come to an end on Wednesday night after the Ottawa Senators scored two goals in the final 10 minutes of the game and stole a 2-1 win.

Lindy Ruff News / Sabre Noise / November 3

Lindy Ruff reveals why Sabres' power play is finally starting to click

Few Buffalo Sabres topics have generated more conversation over the past couple years than the team's struggling power play, and the beginning of the current campaign was no exception as the unit dropped to the bottom of the NHL rankings for a while.

Buffalo Sabres News / Sabre Noise / November 1

Lindy Ruff reacts to late Tage Thompson penalty in win over LA Kings

The Buffalo Sabres locked down their third straight road win on Saturday against the LA Kings but it wasn't easy down the stretch for them. With about three and a half minutes left in the third period, with the Sabres trying to protect a 3-2 lead, Tage Thompson would go off the ice for roughing.

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Can you name every winner of the Hart Trophy, which honors the most valuable player in the NHL, since 1983?

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Buffalo Sabres News / Sabre Noise / October 28

Lindy Ruff pinpoints crucial breakthrough by Sabres in win vs. Sharks

The Buffalo Sabres played with a level of defensive desperation that's frequently been lacking during the early stages of the 2026-27 season, and they were rewarded with a 2-0 win over the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday night to kick off a three-game West Coast swing.

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The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

Buffalo Sabres News / Sabre Noise / October 27

Buffalo Sabres lineup shuffle is a high-stakes gamble for Lindy Ruff

The Buffalo Sabres are still searching for answers among their forwards and trying to figure out what the best combination is to get four productive lines.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / October 23

NHL Rumors: Hellebuyck Talks Continue, Ruff on UPL Rumors, and Teams Not on Larkin’s List

TSN: Connor Hellebuyck has lost over $900,000, but his daily losses are about to come to an end on Friday. Chris Johnston said his situation remains cloudy, though.

Buffalo Sabres News / Sabre Noise / October 21

Sabres coach Lindy Ruff addresses Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen trade rumors

The Buffalo Sabres have received lackluster goaltending during the early stages of the 2026-27 season, which has led to renewed speculation about a potential blockbuster trade for the Winnipeg Jets' Connor Hellebuyck and raised questions about Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen's future with the team.

Buffalo Sabres News / Sabre Noise / October 16

Lindy Ruff props up Sabres star still seeking first goal of 2026-27

Buffalo Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff is confident Zach Benson will start finding the net as long as the hardworking winger keeps putting himself in the most dangerous areas of the ice.

Buffalo Sabres News / Sabre Noise / October 15

Buffalo Sabres power play may soon receive a much-needed boost

One day after Buffalo Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff delivered some concerning injury updates, he provided a little reason for optimism on that front in regards to Jason Zucker.

Buffalo Sabres News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 14

This Sabres star is living up to Lindy Ruff’s vision after summer trade

The Buffalo Sabres are hoping to make the Stanley Cup Playoffs once again. They finally broke a 14-season playoff drought in 2026. Now, they want to build sustained success on the ice.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Buffalo Sabres News / Sabre Noise / October 13

Benching Konsta Helenius raises question about Sabres coach Lindy Ruff

After a tough start to the season in the loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets, the Buffalo Sabres bounced back with two straight wins before a poor effort in a shutout loss to the Dallas Stars.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / October 12

Sabres Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines — Defense Issues, Lindy Ruff Calls Out Players & More

Here are the Buffalo Sabres news, rumors and latest updates for the week of Oct. 12 – Oct. 18, 2026. The Sabres have dropped two straight games, a 4–0 loss to the Dallas Stars and a 4–1 defeat to the Utah Mammoth.

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Buffalo Sabres News / Sabre Noise / October 9

Sabres insider delivers impassioned defense of assistant Seth Appert

Stop blaming Buffalo Sabres assistant coach Seth Appert for the team's power play failures. That's the message from Sabres insider Paul Hamilton, who took

Buffalo Sabres News / Sabre Noise / October 9

Lindy Ruff addresses the elephant in the room after Sabres' loss to Stars

The Buffalo Sabres power play has been useless. Literally. Buffalo failed to convert any of its three opportunities with the man advantage in Thursday's 4-0 loss to the Dallas Stars, dropping the special teams unit to 0 for 13 on the new season.

Buffalo Sabres News / Sabre Noise / October 7

Lindy Ruff backs struggling Sabre: 'I got all the faith in the world'

Few players were more consistently important in helping the Buffalo Sabres secure a long-awaited return to the Stanley Cup Playoffs last season than Josh Doan.

Buffalo Sabres News / Sabre Noise / October 6

Lindy Ruff says key Sabres player is 'getting rewarded' for hard work

It didn't take many training camp practices to see Jack Quinn looked primed for a monster season. His compete level, which previously ebbed and flowed, was off the charts and he was winning far more one-on-one puck battles as he entered his sixth season with the Buffalo Sabres.

Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 3

No Hardware Required: Lindy Ruff’s Amazing Season Behind The Bench In Buffalo

On December 8, the Buffalo Sabres sat 30th in the NHL in points percentage and dead last in the Eastern Conference at 11-14-4. The playoff drought that had defined the franchise for more than a decade looked like it would stretch to a fifteenth year.

NHL News / Yardbarker / June 3

Lightning's Jon Cooper finally named Coach of the Year, but it doesn't feel right

Tampa Bay Lightning head coach Jon Cooper was announced as the winner of the 2025-26 Jack Adams Award, giving him his first Coach of the Year honor.

Three-time Stanley Cup champion 'likely' to retire from NHL

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Hurricanes' top line is getting chances, not results. What’s wrong?

Golden Knights took advantage of Hurricanes’ systems in Game 1

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Buffalo Sabres News / NHL Trade Talk / May 20

Sabres Say Lindy Ruff Extension a 'No Brainer', But Coach Had to Make a Stop First

The Buffalo Sabres have signed Lindy Ruff to a two-year contract extension through the 2027-28 season. It was a move GM Jarmo Kekalainen called a “no-brainer.” Kekalianen said they first had conversations about an extension in Los Angeles.

Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 20

Buffalo Sabres reward HC Lindy Ruff with contract extension

Ruff’s contract was set to expire this summer, so in signing him, the team has ensured he will return as their head coach for next season and beyond.

The Sabres’ magic run is over. How do they sustain it going forward?

Rasmus Dahlin had a vulgar reaction to Sabres’ Game 7 downfall

Unrestricted free agent Alex Tuch may have played final game in Sabres uniform

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NHL News / Yardbarker / May 12

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen takes over in net as Sabres even series with Game 4 comeback

Coming off back-to-back losses, each by four goals, the Buffalo Sabres knew their backs were against the proverbial wall on Tuesday night. Faced with

Zach Benson's third-period goal helps Sabres level series vs. Canadiens

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Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / December 16

New Sabres GM Kekalainen on coach Lindy Ruff: ‘whole organization is under evaluation

One of the biggest questions looming over a team when a new general manager is hired is what the security of their head coach is. Well, we already have a bit more clarity on that situation with now-GM Jarmo Kekalainen, head coach Lindy Ruff and the Buffalo Sabres.

Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 7

Rasmus Dahlin has 'support' of Sabres amid leave of absence

Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin has 'support' of organization amid leave of absence

Buffalo Sabres captain and star defenseman Rasmus Dahlin is taking a leave of absence from the team.

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 30, 2025

Three NHL coaches in danger of a midseason firing

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Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / December 15, 2024

Lindy Ruff on Sabres’ struggles: ‘I’m almost lost for words’

If the Buffalo Sabres haven’t hit rock bottom this season, they’re starting to creep awfully close. After scoring two goals in the first three minutes Sunday against the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Sabres would go on to blow another lead, losing to the Maple Leafs 5-3.