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'Ellis is expected to pair with Alex Lyon in the Buffalo net for the foreseeable future, with starter Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen on injured reserve. The Sabres opted to waive ineffective veteran Alexandar Georgiev on Tuesday after dipping into a pool of available young goalies on waivers to take Ellis.' … [Read more...] about Colten Ellis ‘super excited for the opportunity’ in Sabres net

'“It’s not a neglected child, but it’s just kind of … there,” said John Buccigross, a studio analyst and commentator for ESPN’s NHL broadcasts. “Until something happens – luck, or organically – whether you get the right 10-13 guys and things click, or make the right hire, who wills the Sabres to the next level?”' … [Read more...] about The Sabres see what they could be. The NHL sees the them differently. How does this team break the spell?

'As the Sabres go, so will Dahlin’s chances at being a Norris finalist. He finished sixth in voting last season for the award, given annually to the top defenseman in the NHL (won by Colorado’s Cale Makar), and Dahlin alone is a force on the blue line. He’s 25 years old and enters his eighth season, which, in NHL years, means he’s in his prime. But Dahlin can’t play 60 minutes … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin, goaltending, the drought: 5 questions that face the Buffalo Sabres in 2025-26

'“You can’t always earn respect,” Powers recalled of Doan’s speech. “You certainly can never demand respect. But you can always give respect. That’s the one thing you can do, as it relates to respect. If you give people respect and treat people the right way, it comes back to you, in spades.”' … [Read more...] about Meet new Sabres left wing Josh Doan, who’s more than just Shane Doan’s son. Here’s his own story

… [Read more...] about A position-by-position breakdown of the Sabres’ opening-night roster

… [Read more...] about What we miss about Stanley Cup playoff fever

'Kane, in his third season with the Detroit Red Wings, opens the 2025-26 campaign needing 32 points to pass former Minnesota/Dallas star Mike Modano to became the all-time scoring leader among American-born players. He also needs 44 assists to surpass former Sabres player and coach Phil Housley for that record among Americans.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Patrick Kane looking to make U.S. hockey history in 19th season

… [Read more...] about Meet some of the Sabres’ new rivals in the Atlantic Division

'Future Hall of Famer and three-time Cup champion on the precipice of becoming NHL's all-time scoring leader among American-born players, but looking to get back to the playoffs for just the second time in last six seasons.' … [Read more...] about WNY connections in the NHL and AHL for the 2025-26 season

'But you just can't put the Panthers there. Losing Matthew Tkachuk until Christmas and maybe beyond gave you pause. But the September practice injury suffered by captain Aleksander Barkov is a potential season-killer for the Cats. It is the wounded knee felt around the Atlantic Division, which is suddenly wide open, and the NHL.' … [Read more...] about NHL Power Rankings: As injuries cut into Panthers’ bite, can Vegas regain hold of Stanley Cup?

'Stanley Cup: Golden Knights. Hurricanes. Stars.' … [Read more...] about NHL predictions: Cup winner, Hart winner and more: How The News staff sees the 2025-26 season