Sabres Finish Exhibition Schedule In PittsburghBuffalo Sabres - Pittsburgh Penguins Game Preview 2:26Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingSabres Could Find Willing Trade Partner in PenguinsBuffalo Sabres GM Kevyn Adams pulled off a few trades in the lead-up to the NHL Draft and on Draft weekend, one of which being the deal with the Pittsburgh Penguins that sent veteran defenseman Connor Clifton and a 2025 second-round pick for the younger and less expensive Conor Timmins. 2:26Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingSabres Face Blue Jackets In Pre-Season Rematch<b>Buffalo Sabres - Columbus Blue Jackets Game Preview </b>2:26Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingSabres Prospect Profile - Prokhor PoltapovThe Buffalo Sabres have been considered to have one of the deepest prospect pools in the NHL, which is in part due to them selecting high in recent drafts because of their not qualifying for the playoffs. The Sabres have displayed an eye for talent, but the organization’s developmental model has not yielded enough results. 2:26Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingSabres Prospect Profile - Radim MrtkaThe Buffalo Sabres have been considered to have one of the deepest prospect pools in the NHL, which is in part due to them selecting high in recent drafts because of their not qualifying for the playoffs. The Sabres have displayed an eye for talent, but the organization’s developmental model has not yielded enough results. 2:26Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingSabres Blueliner Power Has To Be Better In 2025-26 -- And Here's HowThe 2025-26 NHL regular-season is almost at hand, and here on <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/buffalo-sabres">THN.com's Buffalo Sabres site</a>, we're breaking down the expectations for every Sabres player. 2:26Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingSabres Have High Expectations For Newcomer KesselringOne of the flaws to the Buffalo Sabres blueline compliment last season was that they were nearly all left-handed, making it necessary for Rasmus Dahlin and Owen Power to play on their off side. GM Kevyn Adams tried to address this abnormality by adding acquiring a pair of right soht defensemen in Conor Timmins and Michael Kesselring. Timmins is expected to slot in on the bottom pairing with Mattias Samuelsson, but Kesselring’s role is could be critical to Buffalo’s playoff hopes.2:26Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingRichard Could Be Sabres Hidden GemHere is a quick update on the players selected in 2022 who are not currently in the NHL2:26Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingSabres Defenseman Byram's New Contract Raises Expectations For Him -- Can He Meet Them?The Buffalo Sabres have heightened expectations this coming season, and here at <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/buffalo-sabres">THN.com's Sabres site</a>, we're exploring the expectations for every Sabres player in 2025-26.2:26Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingSabres Send Trio Of Youngsters Back To JuniorThe Buffalo Sabres will open their exhibition schedule on Monday in Columbus against the VLue Jackets at Nationwide Arena, but the club has already begun shrinking their training camp roster, with the demotion of defensemen David Bedkowski, Simon-Pier Brunet, and goalie Samuel Meloche back to their CHL clubs. 2:26Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingSabres Prospect Profile - David BedkowskiThe Buffalo Sabres have been considered to have one of the deepest prospect pools in the NHL, which is in part due to them selecting high in recent drafts because of their not qualifying for the playoffs. The Sabres have displayed an eye for talent, but the organization’s developmental model has not yielded enough results. 2:26Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingSabres Drew Even Against Golden Knights Last Season -- Can Buffalo Improve On That This Year?The Buffalo Sabres know when they'll be playing their opponents next season, and we're examiniong each of their 31 opponents in <a href="http://thn.com/buffalo">THN.com's "Know Your Enemy" series</a>.<br>2:26Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingKnow Your Enemy, Sabres Pacific Edition: Kraken Swept Buffalo Last Year -- Will This Season Be A Different Story?The Buffalo Sabres' 2025-26 schedule has been out for some time now, and in this ongoing <a href="http://thn.com/buffalo">THN.com Sabres site</a> series, we're breaking down Buffalo's chances against every team in the league.2:26Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingSabres Prospect Profile - Konsta HeleniusThe Buffalo Sabres have been considered to have one of the deepest prospect pools in the NHL, which is in part due to them selecting high in recent drafts because of their not qualifying for the playoffs. The Sabres have displayed an eye for talent, but the organization’s developmental model has not yielded enough results. 2:26Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingNorris Staying Healthy Is At The Top Of Sabres Wish ListThe Buffalo Sabres acquisition of Josh Norris prior to the trade deadline was partly an admission by GM Kevyn Adams that the signing of Dylan Cozens in 2023 after a career-high 31 goals was a mistake. Cozens offensive totals declined significantly the two following seasons and in the wake of missing the playoffs for the 14th straight season, Adams was willing to gamble on the more offensively gifted and oft-injured Norris. 2:26Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingFive NHL GMs With The Most To Prove In 2025-26NHL GMs are under pressure every year to prove they can craft a successful squad.2:26Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingSabres 2025-26 Player Expectations: Blueliner Samuelsson A Valuable Component Of Buffalo's Defense CorpsThe Buffalo Sabres have made changes to their roster this summer, but the core of the team is still essentially the same. And so are the expectations on all Sabres players in that they know this is a make-the-Stanley-Cup-playoffs-or-bust season for them.2:26Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingTuch, Sabres Not Close In Contract TalksBuffalo Sabres GM Kevyn Adams indicated at the opening of training camp earlier this month that one of his top priorities was to work on a new contract for with winger Alex Tuch. The 29-year-old became eligible for an extension on July 1, but according to <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6658064/2025/09/25/kempe-tuch-necas-nhl-rumblings/?source=nhltw&utm_campaign=nhltw&utm_medium=social">The Athletic’s Pierre LeBrun</a>, the Sabres and Tuch’s representatives are far apart on the terms of a new deal. 2:26Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingSabres Playing The Numbers GameThe Buffalo Sabres announced some jersey number assignments for the upcoming 2025-26 regular season and a rare number swap among teammates on Thursday, as the club’s training camp will open after next week’s Prospect Challenge at the LECOM HarborCenter. 2:26Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingSabres And Tuch Negotiations Loom At Training CampOne of the items most asked of Buffalo Sabres GM Kevyn Adams at the opening of training camp on Wednesday was the status of contract negotiations with winger Alex Tuch. The 29-year-old became eligible for an extension on July 1, but when asked where talks stand between the club and the veteran winger’s representatives, Adams provided little information. 2:26Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingCould Sabres Have Interest In Former Devils Forward?The Buffalo Sabres open training camp later this week, with only a few changes to the roster that finished second-last in the Eastern Conference and a dozen points out of the final wildcard spot. The club will have a healthy Josh Norris centering one of the top two lines, and added depth forwards Josh Doan, Justin Danforth, defensemen Michael Kesselring, Conor Timmins, and goalie Alex Lyon, but have unanswered questions about an injury to goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen and no certain of who will replace the offense of departed winger JJ Peterka.2:26Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingSabres Finish Exhibition Schedule In PittsburghThe Hockey News - Buffalo SabresFri, October 3, 2025 at 2:42 PM UTCBuffalo Sabres - Pittsburgh Penguins Game Preview Sabres Finish Exhibition Schedule In PittsburghBuffalo Sabres - Pittsburgh Penguins Game Preview 2:26Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingSabres Could Find Willing Trade Partner in PenguinsBuffalo Sabres GM Kevyn Adams pulled off a few trades in the lead-up to the NHL Draft and on Draft weekend, one of which being the deal with the Pittsburgh Penguins that sent veteran defenseman Connor Clifton and a 2025 second-round pick for the younger and less expensive Conor Timmins. 2:26Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingSabres Face Blue Jackets In Pre-Season Rematch<b>Buffalo Sabres - Columbus Blue Jackets Game Preview </b>2:26Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingSabres Prospect Profile - Prokhor PoltapovThe Buffalo Sabres have been considered to have one of the deepest prospect pools in the NHL, which is in part due to them selecting high in recent drafts because of their not qualifying for the playoffs. The Sabres have displayed an eye for talent, but the organization’s developmental model has not yielded enough results. 2:26Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingSabres Prospect Profile - Radim MrtkaThe Buffalo Sabres have been considered to have one of the deepest prospect pools in the NHL, which is in part due to them selecting high in recent drafts because of their not qualifying for the playoffs. The Sabres have displayed an eye for talent, but the organization’s developmental model has not yielded enough results. 2:26Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingSabres Blueliner Power Has To Be Better In 2025-26 -- And Here's HowThe 2025-26 NHL regular-season is almost at hand, and here on <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/buffalo-sabres">THN.com's Buffalo Sabres site</a>, we're breaking down the expectations for every Sabres player. 2:26Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingSabres Have High Expectations For Newcomer KesselringOne of the flaws to the Buffalo Sabres blueline compliment last season was that they were nearly all left-handed, making it necessary for Rasmus Dahlin and Owen Power to play on their off side. GM Kevyn Adams tried to address this abnormality by adding acquiring a pair of right soht defensemen in Conor Timmins and Michael Kesselring. Timmins is expected to slot in on the bottom pairing with Mattias Samuelsson, but Kesselring’s role is could be critical to Buffalo’s playoff hopes.2:26Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingRichard Could Be Sabres Hidden GemHere is a quick update on the players selected in 2022 who are not currently in the NHL2:26Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingSabres Defenseman Byram's New Contract Raises Expectations For Him -- Can He Meet Them?The Buffalo Sabres have heightened expectations this coming season, and here at <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/buffalo-sabres">THN.com's Sabres site</a>, we're exploring the expectations for every Sabres player in 2025-26.2:26Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingSabres Send Trio Of Youngsters Back To JuniorThe Buffalo Sabres will open their exhibition schedule on Monday in Columbus against the VLue Jackets at Nationwide Arena, but the club has already begun shrinking their training camp roster, with the demotion of defensemen David Bedkowski, Simon-Pier Brunet, and goalie Samuel Meloche back to their CHL clubs. 2:26Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingSabres Prospect Profile - David BedkowskiThe Buffalo Sabres have been considered to have one of the deepest prospect pools in the NHL, which is in part due to them selecting high in recent drafts because of their not qualifying for the playoffs. The Sabres have displayed an eye for talent, but the organization’s developmental model has not yielded enough results. 2:26Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingSabres Drew Even Against Golden Knights Last Season -- Can Buffalo Improve On That This Year?The Buffalo Sabres know when they'll be playing their opponents next season, and we're examiniong each of their 31 opponents in <a href="http://thn.com/buffalo">THN.com's "Know Your Enemy" series</a>.<br>2:26Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingKnow Your Enemy, Sabres Pacific Edition: Kraken Swept Buffalo Last Year -- Will This Season Be A Different Story?The Buffalo Sabres' 2025-26 schedule has been out for some time now, and in this ongoing <a href="http://thn.com/buffalo">THN.com Sabres site</a> series, we're breaking down Buffalo's chances against every team in the league.2:26Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingSabres Prospect Profile - Konsta HeleniusThe Buffalo Sabres have been considered to have one of the deepest prospect pools in the NHL, which is in part due to them selecting high in recent drafts because of their not qualifying for the playoffs. The Sabres have displayed an eye for talent, but the organization’s developmental model has not yielded enough results. 2:26Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingNorris Staying Healthy Is At The Top Of Sabres Wish ListThe Buffalo Sabres acquisition of Josh Norris prior to the trade deadline was partly an admission by GM Kevyn Adams that the signing of Dylan Cozens in 2023 after a career-high 31 goals was a mistake. Cozens offensive totals declined significantly the two following seasons and in the wake of missing the playoffs for the 14th straight season, Adams was willing to gamble on the more offensively gifted and oft-injured Norris. 2:26Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingFive NHL GMs With The Most To Prove In 2025-26NHL GMs are under pressure every year to prove they can craft a successful squad.2:26Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingSabres 2025-26 Player Expectations: Blueliner Samuelsson A Valuable Component Of Buffalo's Defense CorpsThe Buffalo Sabres have made changes to their roster this summer, but the core of the team is still essentially the same. And so are the expectations on all Sabres players in that they know this is a make-the-Stanley-Cup-playoffs-or-bust season for them.2:26Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingTuch, Sabres Not Close In Contract TalksBuffalo Sabres GM Kevyn Adams indicated at the opening of training camp earlier this month that one of his top priorities was to work on a new contract for with winger Alex Tuch. The 29-year-old became eligible for an extension on July 1, but according to <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6658064/2025/09/25/kempe-tuch-necas-nhl-rumblings/?source=nhltw&utm_campaign=nhltw&utm_medium=social">The Athletic’s Pierre LeBrun</a>, the Sabres and Tuch’s representatives are far apart on the terms of a new deal. 2:26Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingSabres Playing The Numbers GameThe Buffalo Sabres announced some jersey number assignments for the upcoming 2025-26 regular season and a rare number swap among teammates on Thursday, as the club’s training camp will open after next week’s Prospect Challenge at the LECOM HarborCenter. 2:26Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingSabres And Tuch Negotiations Loom At Training CampOne of the items most asked of Buffalo Sabres GM Kevyn Adams at the opening of training camp on Wednesday was the status of contract negotiations with winger Alex Tuch. The 29-year-old became eligible for an extension on July 1, but when asked where talks stand between the club and the veteran winger’s representatives, Adams provided little information. 2:26Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingCould Sabres Have Interest In Former Devils Forward?The Buffalo Sabres open training camp later this week, with only a few changes to the roster that finished second-last in the Eastern Conference and a dozen points out of the final wildcard spot. The club will have a healthy Josh Norris centering one of the top two lines, and added depth forwards Josh Doan, Justin Danforth, defensemen Michael Kesselring, Conor Timmins, and goalie Alex Lyon, but have unanswered questions about an injury to goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen and no certain of who will replace the offense of departed winger JJ Peterka.2:26Now PlayingPausedAd Playing