en-us SportSpyder - The Latest Buffalo Sabres News SportSpyder - The Latest Buffalo Sabres News https://sportspyder.com/nhl/buffalo-sabres/news [Buffalo News] - Sabres look to get downtown vibes going in home opener | Mike Harrington As defending Atlantic Division champions, the Sabres will unveil a banner for that accomplishment as part of Saturday's pregame hype. Sat, 03 Oct 2026 10:25:30 GMT MHarrington@buffnews.com (Mike Harrington) https://sportspyder.com/nhl/buffalo-sabres/articles/58174318 https://sportspyder.com/nhl/buffalo-sabres/articles/58174318 false false [Fansided: Sabre Noise] - 3 Buffalo Sabres to watch in the home opener against the Chicago Blackhawks The Buffalo Sabres started the 2026-27 season on a down note as they lost 6-3 to the Columbus Blue Jackets. However, they can't let that performance linger or c Sat, 03 Oct 2026 10:08:55 GMT Brandon Croce https://sportspyder.com/nhl/buffalo-sabres/articles/58174241 https://sportspyder.com/nhl/buffalo-sabres/articles/58174241 false false [Locked On Sabres] - Buffalo Sabres HOME OPENER welcomes back Bo Byram and the Chicago Blackhawks The Buffalo Sabres look to bounce back from their season opener with a home opener against Bo Byram and the Chicago Blackhawks, a team that the Sabres are he... Sat, 03 Oct 2026 07:45:54 GMT Locked On Sabres https://sportspyder.com/nhl/buffalo-sabres/articles/58173637 https://sportspyder.com/nhl/buffalo-sabres/articles/58173637 false false [The Hockey News] - Sabres' Post-Game Report: Buffalo's Goaltending Was A Reason Why Sabres Lost To Blue Jackets – But It Wasn't The Only Reason The Buffalo Sabres lost 6-3 to the lowly Columbus Blue Jackets Thursday, and at THN.com, we're analyzing each Sabres game the day after it is played. We're starting the series with this file – a breakdown of Columbus' thorough drubbing of the Sabres. How did Buffalo lose their first game of 2026-27? Sat, 03 Oct 2026 04:02:43 GMT Adam Proteau https://sportspyder.com/nhl/buffalo-sabres/articles/58172923 https://sportspyder.com/nhl/buffalo-sabres/articles/58172923 false false [Buffalo Sabres] - “I’m Looking Forward To Getting Going Here.” | Olen Zellweger On His Season Start | Buffalo Sabres Buffalo Sabres defenseman Olen Zellweger spoke to the media on October 2, 2026 after practice. He discussed the hit that led to his injury during the preseas... Sat, 03 Oct 2026 00:39:15 GMT Buffalo Sabres https://sportspyder.com/nhl/buffalo-sabres/articles/58172224 https://sportspyder.com/nhl/buffalo-sabres/articles/58172224 false false [Buffalo Sabres] - “When You’re On The Ice, There’s No Friends Out There.” | Tage Thompson | Buffalo Sabres Buffalo Sabres forward Tage Thompson spoke to the media on October 2, 2026 after practice. He reflected on the first game of the season against Columbus and ... Sat, 03 Oct 2026 00:00:40 GMT Buffalo Sabres https://sportspyder.com/nhl/buffalo-sabres/articles/58171936 https://sportspyder.com/nhl/buffalo-sabres/articles/58171936 false false [Buffalo Sabres] - “We Anticipate Getting Him In The Lineup.” | Lindy Ruff On Owen Zellweger | Buffalo Sabres Buffalo Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff spoke to the media on October 2, 2026 after practice. He reflected on the first game of the season against Columbus and ... Sat, 03 Oct 2026 00:00:33 GMT Buffalo Sabres https://sportspyder.com/nhl/buffalo-sabres/articles/58171935 https://sportspyder.com/nhl/buffalo-sabres/articles/58171935 false false [The Hockey News] - Zellweger Clears Protocol, Practices And Will Play In Home Opener Sabres defenseman was injured on a hit by Columbus defenseman Carson Soucy during the preseason Fri, 02 Oct 2026 23:47:03 GMT Michael Augello https://sportspyder.com/nhl/buffalo-sabres/articles/58171846 https://sportspyder.com/nhl/buffalo-sabres/articles/58171846 false false [Fansided: Sabre Noise] - Jack Quinn and his line gave the Buffalo Sabres something special to build around There wasn't a whole lot that went well for the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday night against the Columbus Blue Jackets as they lost 6-3. However, one bright spot in Fri, 02 Oct 2026 23:39:22 GMT Brandon Croce https://sportspyder.com/nhl/buffalo-sabres/articles/58171795 https://sportspyder.com/nhl/buffalo-sabres/articles/58171795 false false [Buffalo Hockey Beat] - Jack Quinn, the Sabres’ power play and other things to watch this season BUFFALO – Friendly reminder, gang, while Seth Appert is the assistant coach in charge of the Sabres’ power play, it’s Lindy Ruff’s show. He’s the head coach. Oh, and goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen posted a .909 save percentage last season. Yes, the Finn struggled at times in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. But he still enjoyed a strong campaign. Why do these things bear repeating just one game into the season? Well, the Sabres lost Thursday’s opener ... The post first appeared on . Fri, 02 Oct 2026 23:29:00 GMT Bill Hoppe https://sportspyder.com/nhl/buffalo-sabres/articles/58171711 https://sportspyder.com/nhl/buffalo-sabres/articles/58171711 false false [The Hockey News] - Special Team Struggles Lead To Sabres Loss In Season Opener Columbus wins 6-3 over Buffalo at Nationwide Arena on Thursday Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:41:06 GMT Michael Augello https://sportspyder.com/nhl/buffalo-sabres/articles/58170796 https://sportspyder.com/nhl/buffalo-sabres/articles/58170796 false false [Buffalo News] - Sabres notebook: Olen Zellweger cleared to make his debut on the defense New Sabres defenseman Olen Zellweger will be paired with Owen Power and said of the home opener, "I don't want to dip my toe in the water." Fri, 02 Oct 2026 20:37:13 GMT Mike Harrington News Sports Reporter https://sportspyder.com/nhl/buffalo-sabres/articles/58170083 https://sportspyder.com/nhl/buffalo-sabres/articles/58170083 false false [NHL: Buffalo Sabres] - Q&A | Louis Crevier talks advice for 7th-round picks, golf, facing his old team and more Get to know the Sabres defenseman, who inked a 4-year contract extension Thursday. Fri, 02 Oct 2026 20:13:42 GMT Jane McNally https://sportspyder.com/nhl/buffalo-sabres/articles/58169801 https://sportspyder.com/nhl/buffalo-sabres/articles/58169801 false false [NHL: Buffalo Sabres] - 'A little sloppy' | Sabres open season with eventful loss in Columbus Recapping Buffalo's special teams, Östlund's line and Metsa's fight. Fri, 02 Oct 2026 20:13:38 GMT Justin Alpert https://sportspyder.com/nhl/buffalo-sabres/articles/58169800 https://sportspyder.com/nhl/buffalo-sabres/articles/58169800 false false