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Zach Berta

Zach covers the Sabres for The Hockey Writers. He's from the Buffalo Area and has been around hockey his entire life which also includes hosting an NHL podcast, he will be continuing to try to find his footing and hopefully find a home in sports media one day. You can find more Sabres content on his X account (@ZachBerta_)

Sabres Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Trade Deadline Approaching & More

Zach Berta | March 2, 2026

Here is the latest news and updates around the Buffalo Sabres and their schedule for the week of March 2-9, 2026. Sabres Enter Week Second In Atlantic Division The Sabres…

Categories Buffalo Sabres, Column, Trade Deadline

How the Sabres Should Approach the 2026 Trade Deadline

Zach Berta | February 26, 2026

The NHL roster freeze is officially over, allowing teams to start making roster moves again. This includes trades through the trade deadline on Fri, March 6. There will be clear…

Categories Buffalo Sabres, Trade Deadline

Sabres Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Injury Updates, Practice Resumes & More

Zach Berta | February 23, 2026

The 2026 Winter Olympics have concluded, with the USA defeating Canada in an overtime thriller 2-1, with Jack Hughes scoring the golden goal for the USA’s first gold medal in…

Categories Buffalo Sabres, Column

Sabres Trade Target: Logan Stanley

Zach Berta | February 17, 2026

The NHL roster freeze for the Olympic break will be lifted on Sunday, Feb. 22, at 11:59 pm ET, with the NHL Trade Deadline just 12 days away (Friday, Mar.…

Categories Buffalo Sabres, Editor's Choice, Trade Deadline, Winnipeg Jets

Buffalo Sabres Fan Guide to the 2026 Winter Olympics

Zach Berta | February 11, 2026

For the first time since 2014, NHL players are competing in the Winter Olympics. The Buffalo Sabres have two players representing their country. Here is what you need to know…

Categories Buffalo Sabres, Olympics

Sabres Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Trade Rumors, Olympic’s Kick Off & More

Zach Berta | February 9, 2026

Here is the latest news and updates on the Buffalo Sabres and their schedule for the week of Feb. 9 – Feb. 16, 2026. Sabres Enter Olympic Break in Playoff…

Categories Buffalo Sabres, Column

Sabres’ Problem Was Never Talent: It Was Consistency

Zach Berta | February 6, 2026

The Buffalo Sabres last made the playoffs in 2011, which was 14 seasons ago. The Sabres have gone through multiple rebuilds that haven’t worked out; they’ve burned through many coaches…

Categories Buffalo Sabres

Sabres’ Luukkonen Will Miss Olympics With Injury

Zach Berta | February 3, 2026

During the Buffalo Sabres 7-4 win against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Jan. 27, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen exited the game early due to an injury. On Tuesday morning, it was announced…

Categories Buffalo Sabres, NHL News, Olympics

Sabres Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Lyon Sets Franchise Record, Norris Skating Again & More

Zach Berta | February 2, 2026

Here is the latest news and updates around the Buffalo Sabres and their schedule for the week of Feb. 2 – 9, 2026. Alex Lyon Sets Franchise Record With 10th…

Categories Buffalo Sabres, Column

Sabres Need to Make a Decision on Alex Tuch Soon

Zach Berta | January 27, 2026

The Buffalo Sabres hired Jarmo Kekalainen as the team’s new general manager (GM) in December, and one of the first questions he was asked at his introductory press conference was…

Categories Buffalo Sabres

Sabres Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Doan Extension, Lyon Ties Franchise Record & More

Zach Berta | January 25, 2026

Here is the latest news and updates around the Buffalo Sabres and their schedule for the week of Jan. 26 – Feb. 2, 2026. Enter the Week Third in the…

Categories Buffalo Sabres, Column, Previews and Predictions

Sabres Trade Target: Robert Thomas

Zach Berta | January 23, 2026

The Buffalo Sabres are in the midst of one of their hottest stretches of games in franchise history. Now sitting in the second wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference with…

Categories Buffalo Sabres, St Louis Blues, Trade Deadline
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