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Rasmus Dahlin ejected for hitting Haralds Egle in the head at IIHF World Championship

One of the best defensemen in the NHL was forced to leave an international game early due to a dangerous hit. During Saturday’s Group B game between Sweden and Latvia, Sweden defenseman Rasmus Dahlin was given a five-minute major for charging and a game misconduct for hitting Latvian forward Haralds Egle in the head.

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Bowen Byram ejected for slashing Jesse Puljujarvi at IIHF World Championship

A talented defenseman received the gate for an incident during a group-stage contest. During Saturday’s Group A matchup between Canada and Finland, Canadian defenseman Bowen Byram received a five-minute major penalty and a game misconduct for slashing Finland forward Jesse Puljujarvi.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / 2 hours ago

NHL Rumors: Buffalo Sabres, and the Toronto Maple Leafs

The Fourth Period: It looks like Buffalo Sabres pending UFA forwards Victor Olofsson, Zemgus Girgensons, Eric Robinson and Tyson Jost will hit the open market.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / 4 hours ago

NHL Rumors: Buffalo Sabres, and the Winnipeg Jets

The Fourth Period: The Buffalo Sabres will be looking for a top-six winger and a third-line center this offseason. They have over $23.2 million in projected cap space.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Now / 10 hours ago

Sabres With Star Qualities

If you’re watching the Stanley Cup Playoffs, you’ve seen some of the league’s biggest stars step things up for their respective teams. Despite missing the playoffs, the Buffalo Sabres have players with star attributes compared to the rest of the NHL.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / 17 hours ago

Sabres prospect Isak Rosen showcases strong development in Rochester; Joseph Cecconi seizes role

Over the final two months of the regular season, Buffalo Sabres prospect Isak Rosen busted out of his long offensive slump with the Rochester Americans, compiling nine goals and 22 points in his last 22 games.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / May 17

What Seth Appert Brings to Sabres’ Coaching Staff

On Monday (May 13), the Buffalo Sabres promoted Rochester Americans‘ head coach Seth Appert to an assistant role on Lindy Ruff’s staff ahead of the 2024-25 NHL season.

NHL News / Buffalo Hockey Now / May 16

Why the Sabres Are Winning the Mittelstadt Trade

We’re just over 70 days from the one-for-one trade of Casey Mittelstadt for Bowen Byram between the Buffalo Sabres and Colorado Avalanche. One player, Mittelstadt, is still alive in the Stanley Cup Playoffs while the other, Byram, has failed to reach the NHL postseason.

Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 15

Sabres not expected to re-sign two pending free agents

After failing to make the playoffs for the 13th consecutive season, the Buffalo Sabres are expected to change their secondary scoring options this summer.

Sabres Grades: Victor Olofsson

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Victor Olofsson News / Buffalo Hockey Now / May 15

Sabres Grades: Victor Olofsson

Swedish forward Victor Olofsson comes in at number 22 on the Sabres Grades countdown. A healthy scratch for much of the season, Olofsson appeared in 48 games for Buffalo in 2023-2024.

Tage Thompson News / The Hockey Writers / May 15

Buffalo Sabres 2023-24 Player Report Card: Tage Thompson

Heading into the 2023-24 season, Tage Thompson was the best thing about the Buffalo Sabres. He was fresh off a season in which it looked like the next NHL star had officially arrived, but the vibe is markedly different one year later.

Dylan Cozens News / The Hockey Writers / May 14

Buffalo Sabres 2023-24 Player Report Cards: Dylan Cozens

Like many Buffalo Sabres players, Dylan Cozens had plenty of hype surrounding him heading into the season. He finally broke out of his shell in 2022-23 and became a key contributor with 31 goals and 68 points — he looked like his new contract was going to be an absolute steal.

Tyson Jost News / Buffalo Hockey Now / May 14

Sabres Grades: Tyson Jost

The 2023-2024 season Sabres Grades countdown continues with Tyson Jost at number 23. Jost only played 41 games for the Sabres, after a mid-season stint in AHL Rochester.

Mattias Samuelsson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 14

Sabres reportedly turning down trade interest in intriguing defenseman

The Sabres have heard from teams looking to trade for a member of their defensive core, but it doesn't sound like the team has any interest in making a move.

Owen Power News / Buffalo Hockey Now / May 14

How Seth Appert Can Help the Sabres Powerplay

The promotion of Seth Appert Monday from head coach of the Rochester Americans to an assistant on Lindy Ruff’s staff with the Buffalo Sabres has a major trickle-down effect in the organization.

Jacob Bryson News / Buffalo Hockey Now / May 13

Sabres Grades: 24. Jacob Bryson

Now that we’ve covered the prospects and departed players, the Sabres Grades top-24 countdown begins with Jacob Bryson. Bryson appeared in 36 for Buffalo, and 46 games total for the organization.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Now / May 13

Sabres Grades: Jacob Bryson

Now that we’ve covered the prospects and departed players, the Sabres Grades top-24 countdown begins with Jacob Bryson. Bryson appeared in 36 for Buffalo, and 46 games total for the organization.

Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / May 13

Sabres promote Seth Appert to assistant coach

The Buffalo Sabres announced Monday that Seth Appert, the head coach of the AHL’s Rochester Americans, will join the Sabres as an assistant coach under new head coach Lindy Ruff.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Now / May 13

Sabres Promote Seth Appert to Assistant Coach

The Buffalo Sabres announced a pair of promotions within the organization Monday, including Rochester Americans head coach Seth Appert joining Lindy Ruff’s coaching staff with the Buffalo Sabres as an assistant.

Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 13

Seth Appert promoted to Sabres assistant coach

This move will offer Appert the first NHL role of his career.

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NHL News / Last Word On Sports / May 9

NHL Rumours: Buffalo Sabres and Philadelphia Flyers

It’s time for another edition of NHL rumours. We’re well underway in round two, but we’ve got plenty to discuss when it comes to some eliminated clubs.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / May 9

NHL Rumors: Buffalo Sabres, and the Nashville Predators

Lance Lysowski of the Buffalo News: A source said that Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen’s agent, Markus Lehto, has met with the Buffalo Sabres and they’ve started contract negotiations.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 8

Panthers dominate Bruins to even series

After a slow start in the series and in the first period Wednesday night, the Florida Panthers got back to their team personality: Skilled, fast and physical.

Watch: Brad Marchand hurdle Panthers player on Charlie Coyle goal

Bruins HC rips Matthew Tkachuk following fight with David Pastrnak

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Lindy Ruff News / Yardbarker / April 23