'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
Archives for October 8, 2025
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Rasmus Dahlin, goaltending, the drought: 5 questions that face the Buffalo Sabres in 2025-26
'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
New Sabres left wing Josh Doan is about more than numbers, and he’s more than just his father’s son
A position-by-position breakdown of the Sabres’ opening-night roster
What we miss about Stanley Cup playoff fever
Inside the NHL: Patrick Kane looking to make U.S. hockey history in 19th season
'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
Meet some of the Sabres’ new rivals in the Atlantic Division
WNY connections in the NHL and AHL for the 2025-26 season
'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
Sizing up the run for the Cup
NHL predictions: Cup winner, Hart winner and more: How The News staff sees the 2025-26 season
'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
As excited Colten Ellis arrives in Buffalo for first chance, Sabres waive goalie
'“When Ellis became available, he’s someone that as an organization we felt really highly about,” Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said following Tuesday’s practice in KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about As excited Colten Ellis arrives in Buffalo for first chance, Sabres waive goalie
Colten Ellis now set to back up Alex Lyon in Buffalo
'Lindy Ruff said they couldn’t pass up the opportunity to claim Ellis who had been on their radar, so Alexandar Georgiev has been placed on waivers. Ruff said they are not unconditional waivers. The head coach said,' … [Read more...] about Colten Ellis now set to back up Alex Lyon in Buffalo
Ruff wants more consistent play from Sabres away from puck
'"Just trying being a lot more of a consistent team away from the puck, which I thought we saw some really good stuff in the first couple of games. We have to be a better defensive team and cut the goals-against down," said Ruff on Tuesday during his first appearance of the season on the "Jeremy and Joe Show" on WGR. "That's a team project. It's not just defensemen, that's … [Read more...] about Ruff wants more consistent play from Sabres away from puck
Doan embracing change and ready to bring some to Sabres
'"For me, I took it as a badge of honor," Doan told me this week. "He was my mentor growing up and my idol, so he's something that if you're ever in the same conversation as him or your name's used in the same breath as his, then it's an honor for me and my siblings and my family. It's something that I think a lot of people try and use it against you, but to me, at the end of … [Read more...] about Doan embracing change and ready to bring some to Sabres