The Buffalo Sabres open their regular season tonight on Thursday, Oct. 1, when they travel to Columbus to face the Blue Jackets. After hitting the 50‑win mark and capturing the Atlantic Division for the first time in 20 years last season, the team enters 2026–27 looking to build on that success and push even further. The preseason wasn’t without challenges, as several key players dealt with injuries. Olen Zellweger, Mattias Samuelsson, Alex Lyon, Conor Timmins, Jiri Kulich, a

Photo Credit: Buffalo Sabres Multimedia Photo Galleries With the Buffalo Sabres home opener just days away, the team, and its fans, are adjusting to something they haven’t truly had in 14 years: expectations of success. Last season, the Sabres finally conquered the playoff drought by finishing first in the Atlantic Division, second in the Eastern Conference regular season standings, and beating the Boston Bruins to advance to the second round of the playoffs; before eventuall

Alex Tuch and Bowen Byram departed the Sabres, taking 44 goals between them away from the fifth highest scoring team in the NHL last season. So how are the Sabres going to replace that scoring?

Robert Edwards-USA TODAY Sports The Buffalo Sabres played their second preseason game on Tuesday night, defeating the Columbus Blue Jackets 5–1. It was the first preseason matchup featuring their full NHL roster, as most teams typically showcase their regular lineup on home ice for their fans. Even though Columbus iced mostly non‑roster players, the Sabres still looked sharp. They made simple plays, played fast, and brought plenty of physicality. Unfortunately, a couple of ne

Buffalo Sabres photo Following the Buffalo Sabres best season in over a decade, General Manager Jarmo Kekäläinen and Head Coach Lindy Ruff held a press conference ahead of training camp to discuss what the next year would look like. Both Kekäläinen and Ruff made it clear that they would not be coming into camp complacent despite last season’s impressive 50-win, 109-point Atlantic Division championship. This mindset echoes the bold choices management made over the offseason, i

The Buffalo Sabres signed forward Noah Ostlund to an eight-year contract extension that carries an annual average value (AAV) of $6.6 million. Now, I've seen some discourse online where people are calling it a "massive overpay" or that "they never heard of Ostlund until now." Well, all the Sabres needed to see was how he impacted the team last season and decided to keep him around long-term. Ostlund Will Exceed the Contract Expectations Last season, Ostlund appeared in 60 reg

Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman has reported that the Anaheim Ducks are buying out forward Chris Kreider. Kreider, now 35, had one year remaining on his contract at a $6.5 million AAV. He posted 50 points (22 goals, 28 assists) in 75 games last season, and with the buyout now official, he immediately becomes one of the most intriguing free‑agent options on the market. For the Buffalo Sabres, he’s a perfect fit. Why Is Kreider a Good Fit? You might wonder how the Sabres could fi

The Buffalo Sabres wrapped up a four-game homestand this week, collecting an impressive six of eight possible points with three wins to climb back to .500 on the season.

The Buffalo Sabres picked up at least a point in all three of their games this week, falling in overtime to both the Columbus Blue Jackets and Boston Bruins before earning a shootout win over the Washington Capitals.

The Buffalo Sabres have stumbled out of the gate, starting their season 0–3 after three disappointing outings over opening weekend.

Can the Buffalo Sabres finally end their playoff drought? A deep dive into breakout players, roster questions, and key storylines for 2025–26.

The Buffalo Sabres closed out their preseason with a 5–4 overtime loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins. They finish exhibition play with a 3–2–1 record.

The Buffalo Sabres closed out the second half of their home-and-home preseason series against the Blue Jackets with another win in front of fans at KeyBank Center.

As puck drop for the 2025-26 season is only a few weeks away, here is a quick guide to all of the additions, subtractions and key re-signings that have transpired over the last few months for the Buffalo Sabres.

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