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For the first time all season, the Sabres will have the six defensemen they envisioned playing together when they retooled their blue line during the offseason.

Lindy Ruff News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 21

Why Sabres must not fire Lindy Ruff after nightmare start

It’s no secret that the Buffalo Sabres are currently mired in the longest postseason drought in the National Hockey League today. They haven’t played beyond the 82nd game of the regular season since the 2010-11 NHL campaign, a span of 14 years and counting.

Buffalo Sabres News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 20

Lindy Ruff sums up Sabres hockey before Prime Monday Night Hockey vs. Canadiens

The Buffalo Sabres had a rough start to the 2025-26 season. They dropped their first three games, and they did not play a particularly inspiring brand of hockey.

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The '2024-25 NHL 30-goal scorers' quiz

How many of the 46 players to score 30 or more goals in the 2024-25 NHL season can you name in six minutes?

The 'Multiple 50-goal seasons in NHL history' quiz

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Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 17

Sabres forward out several weeks with lower-body injury

Sabres forward Justin Danforth will miss more than a month with the lower-body injury.

The 20 NHL players under the most pressure for the 2025-26 season

Can you name every player selected in the Vegas Golden Knights expansion draft?

NHL News / Yardbarker

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.

Buffalo Sabres News / Last Word On Sports / October 11

Buffalo Starting Centre Injury Timeline Updated

Joshua Norris, what can you say, this guy just cannot catch a break. Just one game into the Buffalo Sabres 2025-26 NHL season, and they will be without their starting centre.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / October 10

No update on Rangers' Vincent Trocheck, who left Thursday's game with upper-body injury

Joe McDonald: Boston Bruins defenseman Hampus Lindholm left last night’s game in the first period. He had missed most of last season with a knee injury.

Buffalo Sabres News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 10

Sabres’ head coach Lindy Ruff reveals that Zach Benson was hospitalized for facial injury

Zach Benson was a surprising injury scratch for the Buffalo Sabres in their opening night game against the New York Rangers. Benson is one of the players tasked with leading the Sabres out of their playoff drought, but a puck to the face at the team’s practice on Wednesday ended up with him watching Thursday night’s game from a hospital bed.

Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 9

Sabres set to activate former first overall pick from IR

The Sabres are set to activate defenseman Owen Power from injured reserve before Thursday’s home opener against the Rangers.

The 20 NHL players under the most pressure for the 2025-26 season

The 'NHL all-time goals leaders' quiz

NHL News / NHL Rumors / October 9

NHL injuries: Oilers' Zach Hyman skates with teammates

Anaheim Ducks: Anaheim Ducks forward Ryan Strome will miss their opening road trip due to an upper-body injury. Matthew Fairburn: Buffalo Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said that defensemen Owen Power and Mattias Samuelsson should be ready for their season opener on Thursday.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / October 6

After rough season, Sabres’ Jack Quinn responds to challenge from Lindy Ruff

BUFFALO – On the surface, Jack Quinn’s 2024-25 season might look productive. The Sabres winger set career highs across the board, recording 15 goals, 24 assists and 39 points.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / October 1

Sabres preseason: Buffalo loses another player to injury, gets one back

BUFFALO – Another day, another injury for the Sabres. Coach Lindy Ruff said this morning winger Zach Benson has “a little bit of an ailment that we’re

Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 29

Sabres provide updates on several injured players

With 10 days remaining until their opening game of the 2025-26 season, the Buffalo Sabres are dealing with injuries on multiple fronts of their roster.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / September 22

Recapping the Sabres’ Intrasquad Practice & Preseason Preview

To mix things up at training camp, the Buffalo Sabres decided to hold an intrasquad scrimmage at KeyBank Center. However, instead of the original team

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The 'Active 140-yard, two TD catch games' quiz

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The 'ALCS MVPs' quiz

The 'World Series home run leaders' quiz

Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / April 18

Lindy Ruff earns 900th victory in Sabres’ win over Flyers

It was a difficult season for the Buffalo Sabres, but the club won 5-4 over the Philadelphia Flyers in its final game of the year, giving head coach Lindy Ruff the 900th win of his head coaching career.

Buffalo Sabres News / Field Level Media / April 17

NHL roundup: Sabres coach Lindy Ruff logs 900th win

Ryan McLeod collected a goal and two assists to help lift Buffalo to a 5-4 victory over the visiting Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday, giving Sabres coach Lindy Ruff his 900th career win.

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.

Buffalo Sabres News / Field Level Media / April 9

Sabres visit Blue Jackets with Lindy Ruff closing in on 900th career win

It's been a season of milestones for Buffalo Sabres coach Lindy Ruff. In December, he coached his 1,800th NHL game and is now third all-time. On March 25, he became the second coach to reach 600 wins with a single franchise.

Buffalo Sabres News / Athlon Sports / March 26

Sabres Make Lindy Ruff Announcement After Senators Game

The first season of Lindy Ruff's second stint with the Buffalo Sabres has been a rough one. Buffalo only has 64 points to show in the standings through 70 games in the 2024-25 NHL regular season.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / December 20

Sabres HC Lindy Ruff appears to be concerned about the Maple Leafs’ travelling fans

The Toronto Maple Leafs are set to face the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center, which means there is a good chance that the building will have a large number of Leafs fans flocking down the QEW.

Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / December 15

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.

Buffalo Sabres News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 1, 2024

Lindy Ruff’s Stanley Cup ambition will excite Sabres fans

The Buffalo Sabres hired Lindy Ruff as head coach over the summer. Ruff takes over behind the bench after the Sabres fired Don Granato following the 2023-24 season.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Forkball / April 24, 2024

Buffalo Sabres in 'Win Now' Mode with Lindy Ruff Returning as Head Coach

Oh, what a difference 11 years make. It’s also interesting how things can come full circle. This is especially true when you believe it’s the right move at the right time.

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

Takeaways from Lindy Ruff’s Introductory Press Conference

Lindy Ruff was introduced Tuesday afternoon as the new head coach of the Buffalo Sabres, beginning his second stint in the role with the organization. The coach touched on many aspects including his return to the club, his vision of the team and their direction, and how he’s evolved as a coach.

Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / April 23, 2024

Is Lindy Ruff the right man for the Sabres, or just a nostalgia hire?

A notable coaching change sees a veteran bench boss return to his first big break. On Monday, the Buffalo Sabres announced that Lindy Ruff is going to return as head coach next season.

Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 22, 2024

Sabres hire next head coach

The Buffalo Sabres have hired Lindy Ruff to be their next head coach.

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The '2002-03 New Jersey Devils' quiz

New Jersey Devils News / New Jersey Hockey Now / January 20, 2024

Devils Lindy Ruff Reacts to Islanders Coaching Change

New Jersey Devils head coach Lindy Ruff knows a thing or two about coaching changes. The New York Islanders fired head coach Lane Lambert and immediately replaced him with Patrick Roy as their 15th coach in franchise history.