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The Buffalo Sabres missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs once again. Buffalo had Stanley Cup ambitions entering the 2024-25 season. But they never came close to achieving their goals. The Sabres missed the postseason quite comfortably. And the season certainly did not pass without some rough moments in between. However, the team is now focusing on […]

The NHL regular season comes to a close as the Philadelphia Flyers face the Buffalo Sabres. It’s time to continue our NHL odds series with a Flyers-Sabres prediction and pick. The Flyers come into the game 33-38-10 on the year, which has them in last place in the Metropolitan Division, and the Flyers are eliminated […]

The Buffalo Sabres are going to miss the playoffs for the 14th consecutive season. They thought they were powering out of their second rebuild of the drought when they finished ninth in 2022-23. But the core never advanced past that. After a disastrous season this year, general manager Kevyn Adams needs to make some changes. […]

The Buffalo Sabres were officially eliminated from playoff contention this week. There was hope that the Sabres would be able to take a step this season, to get back towards the postseason. However, the Sabres currently hold a 35-36-6 record, with a .494 points percentage. This marks the 14th straight season in which the team […]

The Ottawa Senators are in good standing to make the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2025. One reason for their improved level of play as of late is Dylan Cozens. The Senators acquired Cozens from the Buffalo Sabres at the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline. So far, the former seventh overall pick has seven points in eight […]

It is an Atlantic Division battle as the Ottawa Senators face the Buffalo Sabres. It’s time to continue our NHL odds series with a Senators-Sabres prediction and pick. The Senators come into the game at 37-27-5 on the year, placing them in fourth place in the Atlantic Division, but currently in a Wild Card spot […]

It is not a secret to anyone that the Buffalo Sabres have been terrible this year. They are stapled to the bottom of the Eastern Conference and will miss the playoffs for the 14th straight season. But when Paul Bissonette of Barstool Sports said defenseman Rasmus Dahlin requested a trade from the Sabres, fans were […]

The Detroit Red Wings snapped a long six-game losing streak against the Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday night — and Patrick Kane was the catalyst. ‘Showtime’ turned back the clock, recording his first five-point game since 2019 in a 7-3 victory at Little Caesars Arena. It was also the star American’s fourth career five-point contest, tied […]

The Buffalo Sabres made one of the biggest trades of the NHL trade deadline. They sent center Dylan Cozens, defenseman Dennis Gilbert, and a second-round pick to the Ottawa Senators for Josh Norris and Jacob Bernard-Docker. They also extended veterans Jordan Greenway and Jason Zucker. None of those moves are going to be the ones […]

Dylan Cozens was a rumoured trade candidate around the Buffalo Sabres, but not many expected the Ottawa Senators to be the landing spot. In a trade involving some more pieces, the leading players in the deal were Cozens to the Senators and Josh Norris and Jacob Bernard-Docker to the Sabres. The Senators also received Dennis […]

The 2025 NHL Trade Deadline was fast and furious, and although a ton of blockbusters happened well ahead of Friday’s 3 p.m. deadline, there were no shortage of moves on the final day general managers across the league could make moves. There were still a ton of big fish on trade boards league-wide on March […]

The New York Rangers got better on defense at the trade deadline, acquiring Nicolas Aube-Kubel from the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for Erik Brannstrom, according to NHL insider Lance Lysowski. Aube-Kubel had been in the minors since the end of January and will probably stay in the AHL after the trade. He appeared in 10 […]

The Buffalo Sabres and Ottawa Senators have hooked up for a blockbuster NHL trade deadline deal. Both teams are looking to break long playoff droughts and are connecting on a deal with big names switching sides. TSN’s Pierre LeBrun and ESPN’s Kevin Weekes have the trade details, which include Sabres forward Dylan Cozens. “I’m told […]

In the midst of one of his best National Hockey League seasons, the Buffalo Sabres have extended veteran forward Jason Zucker to a two-year, $9.50 million contract extension, as first reported by TSN’s Darren Dreger. It’s been reported that the Sabres have been working hard to get the 33-year-old re-signed, and that came to fruition […]

Although the main Buffalo Sabres players swirling in trade rumors continue to be Bowen Byram, Dylan Cozens and Alex Tuch, a new name was added to that list late on Thursday night. The New York Rangers were reportedly “in advanced discussions” to acquire forward JJ Peterka from Western New York, reported Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli. […]

The Buffalo Sabres are stapled to the bottom of the Eastern Conference as the NHL trade deadline approaches. There is no question that they will be selling again as their playoff drought hits 14 seasons. Bowen Byram joined the Sabres last year in a trade with the Colorado Avalanche but has not been a perfect […]

The broken record with the tired refrain that fans of the Buffalo Sabres are beyond tired of hearing isn’t coming to a close just yet. Barring a miracle of historic proportions, the Sabres are going to finish outside of the postseason for the 14th straight year, which is the longest streak of non-playoff futility in […]

It is an Atlantic Division battle as the Buffalo Sabres visit the Tampa Bay Lightning It’s time to continue our NHL odds series with a Sabres-Lightning prediction and pick. The Sabres come into the game at 24-30-6 on the year, which places them in eighth in the Atlantic Division. The Sabres will be looking to […]

The Buffalo Sabres have the longest ongoing postseason drought of any of the 32 NHL clubs, having not appeared in the Stanley Cup Playoffs since 2011. And all signs point toward that streak extending into 2025. The Sabres were embarrassed by the last-place San Jose Sharks in Tuesday night’s game, losing by a 6-2 final […]

The Buffalo Sabres are rumored to be pushing away a defenseman. Buffalo is looking to trade Henri Jokiharju, per The Fourth Period. Jokiharju is eligible to be an unrestricted free agent after this season. Buffalo has been in talks about moving several players before the NHL trade deadline. The deadline is Friday March 7. Jokiharju […]

The Calgary Flames are holding down the last Western Conference playoff spot just days before the trade deadline. While general manager Craig Conroy wants to reward his team, he cannot mortgage the future for a rental piece. Enter the Buffalo Sabres, who are looking to acquire NHL-caliber players at the trade deadline. The Athletic’s Pierre […]

The Buffalo Sabres are stapled to the bottom of the Eastern Conference with the NHL trade deadline approaching. They have the traditional unrestricted free agents they should trade but bigger moves could be on the horizon. But general manager Kevyn Adams wants to bring NHL-caliber players to the Sabres at this deadline. TSN’s Darren Dreger […]

The Buffalo Sabres are pinned to the bottom of the Eastern Conference with the trade deadline approaching. While this core got close to the playoffs the last two seasons, they have fallen dramatically this season. They are in desperate need of a shakeup and it should come at the NHL trade deadline. The Sabres must […]

The Buffalo Sabres are in the middle of another miserable season. With 53 points out of 56 games, they are dead last in the Eastern Conference and close to extending their playoff drought. The NHL trade deadline is approaching and the Sabres should make trades and there are definite dream and nightmare scenarios. The Sabres […]

The Sabres and the Hurricanes meet in Raleigh! The Sabres are playing very well leading into this matchup, while the Hurricanes have fallen off and need a win to get back on track. We continue our NHL odds series with a Sabres-Sharks prediction and pick. The Buffalo Sabres have had issues with consistency this season […]

The Buffalo Sabres are likely to sell at the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline. Buffalo entered the season hoping to make the Stanley Cup Playoffs after coming so close two seasons ago. However, this is unlikely to happen in 2025. In fact, the Sabres sit last in the Eastern Conference coming out of the 4 Nations […]

The Buffalo Sabres have held trade talks throughout the 2024-25 campaign. Buffalo sits last in the Eastern Conference and is the only East team more than six points back of the Detroit Red Wings for the final Wild Card spot. They have tried to shake things up throughout the season. And it appears as if […]

The Buffalo Sabres are not having the best season, but they could be close to giving their fans some good news. The latest NHL rumors have the Sabres signing veteran left winger Jason Zucker to a long-term extension soon. Zucker is playing his first season in Buffalo, but it is looking like he could be […]

The 4 Nations tournament began with Team Sweden taking an overtime loss to Team Canada on Wednesday night. This opening contest provided a ton of excitement. And it rose the anticipation level for Thursday when Team USA would meet Team Finland. The Americans entered the tournament as the favorites. But it was Finland’s Henri Jokiharju […]

Although the Buffalo Sabres have played well without the services of Tage Thompson and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, the two are expected to return to the lineup against the Nashville Predators on the road on Saturday night, head coach Lindy Ruff confirmed. “As long as no ramifications from today, they should all be good to go,” Ruff […]

The Buffalo Sabres are staring down a 14th consecutive National Hockey League season without advancing to the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Currently 22-26-5 and dead last in the Eastern Conference, the 2024-25 campaign has again been a long one in Western New York — and the front office has a couple of difficult decisions to make […]

The Buffalo Sabres were raked over the coals on Sunday when they failed to step in after star forward Tage Thompson was rocked with a dirty hit from New Jersey Devils forward Stefan Noesen. No Buffalo Sabre standing up for Tage Thompson here is unbelievable and unacceptable #sabrehood pic.twitter.com/LGqieOQt7E — Alex Micheletti (@AlexMicheletti) February 2, […]

Nearing the NHL trade deadline, the Buffalo Sabres once again find themselves in a position to sell. Jason Zucker is arguably the most likely player to be traded by the Sabres. The winger was signed to a one-year deal last offseason and has put together a really strong season, scoring 18 goals and 38 points in […]

The Buffalo Sabres are going through some rough times on the ice in 2024-25. Unfortunately, the Sabres remain one of the worst teams in the NHL at this time. Naturally, numerous trade rumors have emerged as a result of Buffalo’s poor play. With the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline now five weeks away, those trade rumors […]

The struggling Buffalo Sabres may have emerged victorious over the New Jersey Devils on Sunday by a 4-3 final score, but they also lost forward Tage Thompson following a questionable high hit from Devils forward Stefan Noesen. The hit from Noesen spun Thompson around and knocked his helmet off; there was also a notable lack […]

The struggling Buffalo Sabres may have picked up a 4-3 victory over the visiting New Jersey Devils on Sunday afternoon, but there was one particular incident during the game that had many accusing Buffalo of failing to step up and defend their teammate. Sabres forward Tage Thompson was rocked by a dirty hit from Stefan […]

The Vancouver Canucks traded center JT Miller to the New York Rangers on Friday in a long-anticipated move. A rift between Miller and Elias Pettersson had the Vancouver Canucks’ locker room in shambles and a move was needed. Just because Miller is gone does not mean the Canucks won’t trade Pettersson. The Buffalo Sabres should […]

The 4 Nations Face-Off is ten days away and teams are making their final injury replacements. Roster adjustments can only be made for injuries and can be made up until the tournament starts. Team Finland has been ravaged by injuries, especially to Miro Heiskanen of the Dallas Stars. With him and Maple Leafs defender Jani […]

The Nashville Predators hit the road as they face the Buffalo Sabres. It is time to continue our NHL odds series with a Predators-Sabres prediction and pick. The Predators come into the game at 18-24-7 on the year, placing them in seventh place in the Central Divison. In their last game, they faced the Vancouver […]