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Report: Sabres New GM Kekalainen To 'Swing For The Fences'

The Buffalo Sabres are finishing up 2025 with a bang. Seven straight wins, just two points out of a playoff spot, and a new general manager in place, bringing a fresh, new, aggressive attitude.  But don't expect this franchise to be happy with the current seven-game run. Jarmo Kekalainen will be going pedal to the metal here, as he pushes for even more for the Sabres. Insider Chris Johnston said on the Nielson Show podcast that the new Buffalo GM will be very active in putting his stamp o...

From NHL Trade Rumors | 2 days ago | 0 reads

Will Dylan Cozens Score a Goal vs. the Buffalo Sabres on December 23?

At 7:00 PM ET on Tuesday, the Ottawa Senators will play the Buffalo Sabres — is Dylan Cozens going to light the lamp? Insights and trends are provided here, to assist you in making the right call. Dylan Cozens Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Sabres Anytime Goal Odds: +235 (Bet $10 to win $23.50 if he scores a goal) Cozens Goals Betting Stats Cozens has eclipsed his points prop bet in each game he’s played with a set points prop. Through 35 games played this season, Cozens has posted 27...

From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 4 days ago | 0 reads

Will Jack Quinn Score a Goal vs. the Ottawa Senators on December 23?

At 7:00 PM ET on Tuesday, the Buffalo Sabres will play the Ottawa Senators — is Jack Quinn going to score a goal? Insights and trends are available in this article, to assist you in making the right bet. Jack Quinn Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Senators Anytime Goal Odds: +475 (Bet $10 to win $47.50 if he scores a goal) Quinn Goals Betting Stats Quinn has not yet eclipsed a points prop bet in any game he’s played this year (one opportunity with a set points prop). Through 35 games, Q...

From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 4 days ago | 0 reads

Will Drake Batherson Score a Goal vs. the Buffalo Sabres on December 23?

Is Drake Batherson likely to score a goal when his Ottawa Senators face the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday? The puck drops at 7:00 PM ET — we can help you make the best call via the stats and trends available below. Drake Batherson Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Sabres Anytime Goal Odds: +215 (Bet $10 to win $21.50 if he scores a goal) Batherson Goals Betting Stats Through 32 games played this season, Batherson has recorded 35 points, with 10 multi-point efforts. In 11 of 32 games this sea...

From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 4 days ago | 0 reads

Senators vs. Sabres NHL Best Bets, Odds, Prediction and Pick – Dec. 23

What are the best bets for the upcoming Ottawa Senators versus Buffalo Sabres game at Canadian Tire Centre, on Tuesday, Dec. 23 at 7 p.m. ET? We have suggestions for you right here. Best Senators vs. Sabres Prop Bets Player & Team Odds to Score a Goal Goals & Games Played Tage Thompson, Sabres +145 18 G in 35 GP Brady Tkachuk, Senators +150 5 G in 15 GP Tim Stützle, Senators +175 17 G in 35 GP Drake Batherson, Senators +210 14 G in 32...

From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 4 days ago | 0 reads

Senators vs. Sabres: How to Watch, Odds, Picks & Predictions

The Ottawa Senators (18-13-4) are the favorites at home against the Buffalo Sabres (17-14-4) on Tuesday, Dec. 23. The Senators are -157 on the moneyline to win over the Sabres (+131) in the contest, which starts at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. ESPN+ will show this Senators versus Sabres matchup. Senators vs. Sabres Game Info & Odds When: Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET TV Channel: ESPN+ Live Stream: Fubo Live Stream: ESPN+ Where: Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, Ontario Favorit...

From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 4 days ago | 0 reads

NHL Trade Rumors: 4 Teams Linked to Sabres' Alex Tuch if Extension Can't be Reached

  The Buffalo Sabres are on a roll. With a six-game winning streak, putting them back into the thick of a very tight Eastern Conference race, and a new general manager in place, perhaps it’s time to start thinking good things for the Sabres' future. Starting with an extension agreement to keep star forward and pending unrestricted free agent Alex Tuch around for the long haul. New GM Jarmo Kekalainen says that’s one of his first priorities in his new gig. However, with Tuch looking for an...

From NHL Trade Rumors | 4 days ago | 0 reads

Devils in the Details – 12/22/25: Jack is Back Edition

Here are your links for today: Devils Links Jack Hughes scored in his return to the lineup, and Timo Meier and Arseny Gritsyuk returned as well but it all wasn’t enough to beat the Sabres on Sunday. Buffalo took a 3-1 win. [Devils NHL] Goals from Connor Brown and Stefan Noesen pushed the Devils past […]

From All About The Jersey | 5 days ago | 0 reads

Monday Morning Fly By: Like a revolving door

*What a weekend it’s been! The Flyers eased into it by squandering a strong start and putting together a tough loss to the Sabres in the penultimate game of their road trip on Thursday. [ PHLY ] *They followed that up with their next game on Saturday afternoon against the Rangers in which they… squandered a good start and came away with another tough loss, this one in the shootout. [ BSH ] *A little more on the loss herein, if we want to continue to stew. [ Inquirer ] *Ahead of ...

From Broad Street Hockey | 5 days ago | 0 reads

Sabres Rumors: 2 Goalies Staying & 2 To Be Traded

The new Buffalo Sabres ' GM, Jarmo Kekalainen, is not playing around. He has already brought in new people around him, such as Mark Bergevin as the assistant GM. After these changes, the roster or even the head coach is going to see changes as well as he thinks the Sabres can make the playoffs. Buffalo has won five games in a row, are two games over .500, and sit five points back of a playoff spot with a game in hand. It is very possible and the team has been building towards a breakthrough fo...

From NHL Trade Rumors | 6 days ago | 0 reads

Devils vs. Sabres Prediction: Picks, Live Odds and Moneyline – Sunday, December 21, 2025

The New Jersey Devils are -142 favorites over the Buffalo Sabres (+120) playing on home ice on Sunday at Prudential Center in Newark. Watch the NHL on Fubo! Devils vs. Sabres Favorite, Moneyline, Total Favorite: Devils (-142) Underdog: Sabres (+120) Total: 6 Best Devils vs. Sabres Promo Codes How to Watch Devils vs. Sabres Date: Sunday, December 21, 2025 Time: 7 p.m. ET How to watch on TV: ESPN+ Location: Newark, New Jersey Venue: Prudential Center Live Stream...

From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 6 days ago | 0 reads

Game Preview #36: New Jersey Devils vs. Buffalo Sabres

The Matchup: New Jersey Devils (20-14-1) vs. Buffalo Sabres (16-14-4) The Time: 7:00pm ET The Broadcast: MSGSN, Devils Radio Network Last Devils Game On Friday night, New Jersey wrapped up their quick two-game road trip with a 2-1 win in Utah over the Mammoth. The embattled Jacob Markstrom authored perhaps his best performance of the season, stopping 32 of […]

From All About The Jersey | 6 days ago | 0 reads

Sabres 3*, Islanders 2 (*SO): Isles steal a point late in Buffalo

Well, despite a sluggish start to the game (or really, sluggish first two periods), the New York Islanders were able to claw their way back into the game, earning a much needed point on the road after a tough game against Vancouver yesterday. Mat Barzal picked up his 10th of the season late in the […]

From Lighthouse Hockey | 6 days ago | 1 read

Insider: Oilers & Sabres Becoming Trade Partners

Another goaltending nightmare could be unfolding in Edmonton. And the Oilers might be reaching out to the Buffalo Sabres to solve it.  New Oilers goalie Triston Jarry left Thursday night's game with an injury , and insider Elliotte Friedman reported on Friday's 32 Thoughts podcast that the Oilers have interest in Sabres' netminder Alex Lyon.  And new Sabres GM Jarmo Kekalainen has already said that the three-goalie experiment is coming to an end in Buffalo. They have  Ukko-Pekka...

From NHL Trade Rumors | 8 days ago | 3 reads

Flyers @ Sabres: How to watch, lineups, and gamethread

The Philadelphia Flyers are up in Buffalo to take on the Sabres in the middle of a fairly lengthy point streak. The last time these two teams faced one another was just earlier this month and it resulted in a 5-2 lashing by the Flyers — could we see more of the same or with Buffalo in their new management era, will they put up more of a fight? Puck drop:  7:30 p.m. How to watch/listen: 📺: ESPN+/HULU 📻: 97.5 The Fanatic Pregame reading Flyers got some very bad news on Wednesday...

From Broad Street Hockey | 8 days ago | 4 reads

Will Jack Quinn Score a Goal vs. the Philadelphia Flyers on December 18?

When the Buffalo Sabres meet the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday (at 7:30 PM ET), is Jack Quinn likely to score? We have stats and trends to help you make the right call here. Jack Quinn Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Flyers Anytime Goal Odds: +425 (Bet $10 to win $42.50 if he scores a goal) Quinn Goals Betting Stats In every contest Quinn has played with a set points prop (out of one opportunity), he’s gone under the prop total. Through 32 games played this season, Quinn has recorded...

From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 9 days ago | 2 reads

Should the Oilers be interested in trading for Sabres goaltender Alex Lyon?

Stan Bowman was active in the goaltending market last week, acquiring Tristan Jarry, but the Edmonton Oilers’ general manager may not be done yet. Bowman is still looking to improve his backup situation, and that addition could be Buffalo Sabres goaltender Alex Lyon. Jeff Marek speculated on Oilersnation Everyday Wednesday that Edmonton should show interest…

From In the Pressbox | 9 days ago | 2 reads

Islanders News: Mitchell returned as Isles await Canucks

It’s been a weird week, having two separate two-day gaps between games. We’ll make up for it this weekend with the back-to-back against the last-place Canucks (West edition) and the last-place Sabres (East edition). Don’t Avery this up, Isles. Islanders News Elsewhere Five NHL games last night, including the Red Wings falling to Utah and […]

From Lighthouse Hockey | 9 days ago | 3 reads

Insider Explains The Sabres' Big Dilemma With Alex Tuch

It was one of the first things that new Buffalo Sabres GM Jarmo Kekalainen addressed upon taking the reins from the deposed Kevyn Adams: The new GM wants to get the Alex Tuch talks back on track and get the two-way star signed to an extension.  However, as revealed by insider Elliotte Friedman on NHL Morning Skate on NHL Network Radio , there are a couple of big hurdles and a big dilemma the Sabres face in getting that done. And it all starts with the number Tuch is looking for on hi...

From NHL Trade Rumors | 9 days ago | 3 reads

Sabres vs. Flyers: How to Watch, Odds, Picks & Predictions

The Buffalo Sabres (14-14-4) are the favorites when they host the Philadelphia Flyers (17-9-6) on Thursday, Dec. 18. The Sabres are -136 on the moneyline to win against the Flyers (+115) in the contest, which starts at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+. You can watch the Sabres try to hold off the Flyers on ESPN+. Sabres vs. Flyers Game Info & Odds When: Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. ET TV Channel: ESPN+ Live Stream: ESPN+ Where: KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York Favorite: Sab...

From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 9 days ago | 2 reads

New Sabres GM Says Team 'Can Do Special Things'

There's a new standard in Buffalo and the Sabres want to be 'special'. The team introduced newly minted general manager Jarmo Kekalainen to the media on Tuesday, and he's already turning some heads with some of his quotes. Kekalainen appears quite confident he'll be able to turn the team around in short order, and feels he'll be able to get them into a better place. It's great to make the playoffs, but we're not just here to make the playoffs, we're here to try to build a championship team. Wi...

From NHL Trade Rumors | 10 days ago | 1 read

3 Sabres' Trade Candidates With New GM in Buffalo

The Buffalo Sabres made headlines on Monday as they've let go GM Kevyn Adams. It's been nothing but disappointing season after disappointing season, and ownership, and more importantly their fan base, had seen enough. The Sabres announced Adams was out and Jarmo Kekalainen, who joined the franchise as a senior adviser in May, was promoted as Adams' replacement. He assumes the position on a full-time basis. Expect to see him get to work soon after the holiday roster freeze. There's going to be ...

From NHL Trade Rumors | 11 days ago | 0 reads

Around the NHL: Sabres Fire GM, Kane Hurt, Zibanejad Scratched, Trade Rumors, More

There’s a lot going on around the NHL on Monday, including a general manager getting canned. That, some significant injury news — including two former Blackhawks — and a couple veteran names getting tossed into trade speculation means it’s a good time for us to take a quick lap around the NHL. Adams Out in Buffalo The Buffalo Sabres have fired general manager Kevyn Adams. Jarmo Kekäläinen will take over as the new GM in Buffalo. Kekäläinen was the first European-born general man...

From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 11 days ago | 0 reads

Sabres vs. Kraken Prediction: Picks, Live Odds and Moneyline – Sunday, December 14, 2025

The Buffalo Sabres are -120 favorites over the Seattle Kraken (+100) despite their game on Sunday being at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle. Watch the NHL on Fubo! Sabres vs. Kraken Favorite, Moneyline, Total Favorite: Sabres (-120) Underdog: Kraken (+100) Total: 6 Best Sabres vs. Kraken Promo Codes How to Watch Sabres vs. Kraken Date: Sunday, December 14, 2025 Time: 8 p.m. ET How to watch on TV: ESPN+ Location: Seattle, Washington Venue: Climate Pledge Arena L...

From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 13 days ago | 2 reads