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3 Takeaways From the Sabres’ 5-2 Loss to the Penguins

Ryan Womeldorf | February 6, 2026

The intensity is starting to ratchet up and the schedule for the Buffalo Sabres is getting tougher. Coming off a disappointing but electric loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning, the…

Categories Buffalo Sabres

Bowen Byram Has Been Major Reason for Sabres Turnaround

Ryan Womeldorf | February 2, 2026

It has been an exciting season for the Buffalo Sabres, the first time one could say that since at least the 2022-23 season. The Sabres, as of this writing, hold…

Categories Buffalo Sabres

Sabres Need To Get More Use Out of Michael Kesselring

Jacob D. Strozyk | December 24, 2025

The Buffalo Sabres make of the bigger trades this past offseason when they traded forward JJ Peterka for Josh Doan and defender Michael Kesselring. Doan has been a rock solid…

Categories Buffalo Sabres

‘I’ll Always Be Thankful’: Josh Doan and Michael Kesselring Make Emotional Return to Utah

Chase Beardsley | November 15, 2025

It was the second game in franchise history for the Utah Hockey Club against the New York Islanders when Josh Doan scored his first goal with the team. It was…

Categories Buffalo Sabres, Utah Mammoth

Sabres and Mammoth Both Benefitting From Peterka Trade 4 Months Later

Jean Patrick Vidad | October 28, 2025

Last summer, the Buffalo Sabres shipped disgruntled left-winger JJ Peterka to the Utah Mammoth in exchange for defenseman Michael Kesselring and left-winger Josh Doan. The Sabres’ management faced an immense…

Categories Buffalo Sabres, NHL Trade Analysis, Utah Mammoth

Sabres Dealing With Key Injuries Heading Into Season, Claim Ellis Off Waivers

Zach Berta | October 7, 2025

With teams officially preparing for the regular season, which kicks off on Tuesday, it means they are finalizing their opening night rosters. That includes the Buffalo Sabres, as they announced…

Categories Buffalo Sabres, News and Rumors

Sabres’ Best and Worst-Case Scenarios for 3 Crucial Players

Ryan Womeldorf | October 3, 2025

The 2025-26 season is just a handful of days away, and all speculation will soon be put to rest. For the Buffalo Sabres, it feels like another crucial season in…

Categories Buffalo Sabres, Season Previews

Sabres’ Biggest Storylines Heading Into Training Camp

Zach Berta | September 18, 2025

The Buffalo Sabres reported for training camp on Wednesday, aiming to improve on last season’s performance. The team finished seventh in the Atlantic Division and missing the playoffs once again,…

Categories Buffalo Sabres, Season Previews

Utah Mammoth’s 2024-25 Report Cards: Michael Kesselring

Chase Beardsley | September 8, 2025

The inaugural season for the Utah Hockey Club (now the Utah Mammoth) is officially over. The team finished with a 38-31-13 record while their American Hockey League affiliate, the Tucson…

Categories Utah Mammoth

3 Most Important Sabres to Getting Back to the Playoffs

Ryan Womeldorf | August 11, 2025

As the dog days of summer drag on, hockey fans can do nothing but clamor for opening night. For fans of the Buffalo Sabres, there is hope that this will…

Categories Buffalo Sabres

Sabres’ Blue Line Could Quietly Be One of the NHL’s Best

Zach Berta | August 5, 2025

The Buffalo Sabres had one primary need heading into the offseason: improving their blue line. Last season, the unit was not particularly great. They were leaving their goaltenders out to…

Categories Buffalo Sabres, Editor's Choice, Season Previews

Sabres News & Rumours: Levi’s Leap, Byram’s Buzz & the Peterka Pivot

The Old Prof | August 5, 2025

The Buffalo Sabres aren’t just tweaking around the edges this offseason—they’re shifting gears. The team’s front office has been busy making meaningful moves, including signing young netminder Devon Levi to…

Categories Buffalo Sabres, Column, News and Rumors
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