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In this week’s NHL rumors rundown, the Columbus Blue Jackets could be facing significant changes, with questions surrounding their head coach and Zach Werenski‘s long-term future. Meanwhile, Buffalo Sabres GM…
Luukkonen owns a .860 SV% through seven games for the Sabres as the possibility of acquiring Connor Hellebuyck continues to loom.
It’s hard to say that the Buffalo Sabres are off to a “rough” start when they currently sit in a playoff position. Losing their second overtime game to the Montreal…
Once known as a dominant junior hockey scoring machine, Quinn has finally found the same touch as a 25-year-old NHLer.
Rasmus Dahlin says he's ready to go. Mike Matheson hasn't started skating yet. Jake Sanderson returns tomorrow but Thomas Chabot is now out 1-2 weeks.
Rasmus Dahlin says he's ready to go. Mike Matheson hasn't started skating yet. Jake Sanderson returns tomorrow but Thomas Chabot is now out 1-2 weeks.
Florida Panthers winger Brady Tkachuk earns the NHL’s First Star of the Week after posting back‑to‑back natural hat tricks. He tops the league with six goals and ten points in four games, driving Florida to three straight wins. Tkachuk notched his first Panthers assist in a 5‑3 defeat to the Buffalo Sabres on Oct. 12 before becoming only the third player to record consecutive natural hat tricks. His surge positions the Panthers as early contenders in the 2026‑27 season.
Through nine games, the Buffalo Sabres sit at a 4‑3‑2 record and have already clinched a playoff spot despite early setbacks and the loss of key defenseman Rasmus Dahlin. The team, fresh off a 39‑9‑5 finish last season, frequently trails by multiple goals before rallying, holding a cumulative lead of just 60:32 – the third‑lowest in the league, ahead of only the Calgary Flames and Los Angeles Kings. The article examines how the Sabres are managing these challenges and what it means for their season.
The Winnipeg Jets are close to trading star goalie Connor Hellebuyck before his suspension ends on Friday, Oct. 19. Advanced talks involve the Buffalo Sabres and Utah Mammoth, with a possible three‑team deal that could land Sabres' Ukko‑Pekka Luukkonen or Mammoth's Karel Vejmelka in New York. Insiders cite Buffalo’s interest, the Rangers’ need after an injury to Igor Shesterkin, and renewed Mammoth interest after a June lull. Jets reportedly may pay Hellebuyck to stay, but a trade looks imminent.
Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin returns to practice after missing three games with an upper‑body injury and says he should be ready for Wednesday’s matchup with the Philadelphia Flyers. The team has gone 1‑0‑2 on the road without him. Meanwhile, forward Jason Zucker also gears up to rejoin the lineup, while winger Justin Danforth skips practice. The article details Dahlin’s injury timeline and the impact of his potential return on Buffalo’s upcoming game.
The Montreal Canadiens survived another thrilling match on Saturday, vanquishing the Buffalo Sabres 4-3 in overtime thanks to Cole Caufield’s heroics. The victory improved Montreal to 4-3-1. With nine points in their…
Here are the Buffalo Sabres news, rumors and latest updates for the week of Oct. 19 – Oct. 25, 2026. Owen Power Breakout Owen Power is off to an excellent…
The Montreal Canadiens opened a two‑goal lead against the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday night but surrendered it, forcing a third‑period three‑on‑three overtime—a recurring theme for them this season. The article recaps the back‑and‑forth battle and highlights the Canadiens' recurring late‑game struggles.
Six years after a modest start—15 goals in his first 104 games—Tage Thompson has transformed into one of the NHL’s elite scorers and a contender for Sabres’ all‑time great status. A position switch from wing to center by former coach Don Granato five years ago sparked his breakout, and since the 2021‑22 season he’s amassed impressive numbers over 393 games. The article charts Thompson’s rapid rise and argues he now belongs among Buffalo’s legends.
To say that it has been an uneven start for the Buffalo Sabres would be putting it lightly. The last time out, they came back and took two points from…
Get ready to start your day with the latest and hottest Montreal Canadiens news, plus NHL trade and free agent rumors from around the hockey world! Here are your Sick Podcast Puck links: Sick Links: The Montreal Canadiens beat the Buffalo Sabres 4-3 in overtime thanks to ‘Mr. Saturday Night’ Cole Caufield. The Montreal Canadiens […] The post Sick Puck Links: Canadiens Win; Hellebuyck Update; NHL Trade Rumors appeared first on The Sick Podcast .
Cole Caufield, aka Mr. Saturday Night, did it again in a 4-3 overtime win for the Montreal Canadiens over the Buffalo Sabres. Caufield scored his second goal of the game 54 seconds into the extra frame to seal the win for the Canadiens. Here is your Sick Media Montreal Canadiens Postgame: THREE STARS 1. Cole […] The post Montreal Canadiens Sick Postgame: Mr. Saturday Night, Cole Caufield Wins it In OT appeared first on The Sick Podcast .
First period The Canadiens have some pace early, putting pressure on Buffalo’s defence. The Sabres have the first two shots, but neither one troubled Jacob Fowler. Nick Suzuki throws three hits on a shift that began with the puck in his zone and ends up setting Cole Caufield up for a open look on Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, who watches the slapshot go just wide. David Reinbacher lays a puck up the boards in the offensive zone, and has to get back on defence, but on the wrong si...
The Montreal Canadiens hosted the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday night, the second game of the week between the Atlantic Division […]
How to watch Game 8: Montreal Canadiens vs. Buffalo Sabres Start time: 7:00 PM EDT / 4:00 PM PDT In Canada: Sportsnet East (English), TVA Sports (French) In the United States: NHL Network In the Sabres region: MSG Buffalo Streaming: Sportsnet+, TVA Sports+ The Canadiens believe they deserve better than a .500 record to start the season, but there is still plenty of time to accumulate points before they’re tallied at the end of the 84-game campaign. If they keep playing lik...
Toronto Maple Leafs rookie Gavin McKenna is certainly looking to turn the page, following his mid-game benching during Thursday’s loss to the Buffalo Sabres. McKenna was inexplicably benched by head coach Jim Hiller, and did not take a shift following the 10:20 mark of the second period. Toronto surrendered a 4-2 lead as McKenna watched…
Ahead of Saturday’s game against the Islanders, Jim Hiller discussed his conversation with Gavin McKenna after the Buffalo game, John Tavares’ injury, Easton Cowan’s growing responsibilities, and the need to play more aggressively when protecting a lead. What was your conversation with Gavin McKenna like? What was your message coming off the other day? Hiller: […] The post Jim Hiller on his trust level in Gavin McKenna’s defensive play: “I would look at his ice time up until the last game, a...
The Toronto Maple Leafs will be without John Tavares for the foreseeable future. Tavares left Thursday’s game against the Buffalo Sabres after an awkward collision in the third period, and the team announced on Saturday that the veteran forward is considered week-to-week with a lower-body injury. With the week-to-week designation, it sounds like Tavares is…
Ahead of Saturday’s game against the Islanders, Gavin McKenna discussed sitting for the second half of the Buffalo game, his conversation with Jim Hiller, the support from his teammates, and stepping onto the top power-play unit in John Tavares’ absence. What was your takeaway from how things went the other night and not playing the […] The post Gavin McKenna on Jim Hiller benching him against the Sabres: “He said it had nothing to do with my play, which is obviously nice to know… I trust hi...
Defenseman David Reinbacher will also make his debut as he was called up from the AHL’s Laval Rocket.