'"This day is a good feeling, especially coming off of all the momentum of last season,” Buffalo Bills/Sabres President of Business Operations Pete Guelli told The Buffalo News. “It's fun to get the schedule under these circumstances and be able to prepare a little bit differently for it than maybe we have in the past."' … [Read more...] about Here’s what to watch for, at home and on the road, when Sabres open the 2026-27 season
Archives for July 2026
Sabres encouraged for 2028 game by Gary Bettman's visit to new Highmark Stadium
'The Sabres are hoping to host a Stadium Series game in Orchard Park in 2028 to honor the 20th anniversary of the iconic Winter Classic game between Buffalo and the Pittsburgh Penguins that marked the beginning of the NHL's annual foray into outdoor hockey. Bettman has publicly indicated multiple times the league intends to bring a game here, but had yet to actually see the … [Read more...] about Sabres encouraged for 2028 game by Gary Bettman’s visit to new Highmark Stadium
2026-27 Sabres schedule features early home stand, rugged stretches on road before Christmas
'An early five-game home stand, two road contests against the Montreal Canadiens in a five-day span in October and a rigorous stretch in which they play 10 of 12 games on the road in late November and early December are among the highlights of the Buffalo Sabres’ 2026-27 schedule the NHL released Thursday.' … [Read more...] about 2026-27 Sabres schedule features early home stand, rugged stretches on road before Christmas
Sabres' Ryan McLeod could be key to Connor Hellebuyck trade
'McLeod has a connection to the Jets already, and he might be a bit more of a fair value to give up in Buffalo's eyes than those aforementioned rising stars.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ryan McLeod could be key to Connor Hellebuyck trade
Sabres releases 2026-27 regular season schedule
'The Sabres will open the season with a five-game homestand after the opening game on the road in Columbus, with games against the Blackhawks, Minnesota Wild, Dallas Stars, Utah Mammoth and Florida Panthers.' … [Read more...] about Sabres releases 2026-27 regular season schedule
Buffalo Sabres ’26-27 schedule: Home for Thanksgiving weekend, early homestands, Tuch returns in March
'Among the schedule highlights, the Sabres will host the New York Rangers on the eve of Thanksgiving and the Pittsburgh Penguins that Friday afternoon following the Bills home game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Thanksgiving night.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres ’26-27 schedule: Home for Thanksgiving weekend, early homestands, Tuch returns in March
Buffalo Sabres release 2026-27 regular season schedule
'Buffalo will also get the chance to play some of their rivals from the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Sabres will face each Atlantic Division the Bruins and Canadiens four times during the NHL's 84-game schedule. Buffalo opens its season series against Montreal on the road with games Oct. 13 and Oct. 17 before hosting the Canadiens on Dec. 18 and Jan. 18. The Sabres will also … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres release 2026-27 regular season schedule
Key dates on Sabres’ 2026-27 schedule
'The 84-game schedule means four matchups with each Atlantic Division team, so the Sabres will have plenty of time to renew the bad blood with their 2026 playoff opponents.' … [Read more...] about Key dates on Sabres’ 2026-27 schedule
Sabres announce season opener, home opener dates, opponents for 2026-27 season
'The NHL announced season opening games for the 32 teams Wednesday morning, and the Sabres will open the 2026-27 season Oct. 1 at Columbus. The 2026-27 regular season opens Sept. 29, and the NHL will announce complete schedules for each of the 32 teams, including the Sabres, at 1 p.m. Thursday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce season opener, home opener dates, opponents for 2026-27 season
Sabres to open 2026-27 season Oct. 1 in Columbus, start home schedule Oct. 3 versus Chicago
'The Buffalo Sabres will open the 2026-27 season Oct. 1 on the road against the Columbus Blue Jackets and hold their home opener Oct. 3 versus old friend Bowen Byram and the Chicago Blackhawks at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to open 2026-27 season Oct. 1 in Columbus, start home schedule Oct. 3 versus Chicago
This is why the Sabres want Connor Hellebuyck
'If the Sabres didn't make a goalie trade, they'd enter next season with solid options, but maybe without certainty. Hellebuyck, more than anything else, would bring that certainty.' … [Read more...] about This is why the Sabres want Connor Hellebuyck
Maple Leafs hire Jeremiah Crowe away from Sabres
'Crowe had been with the Sabres since the 2017-18 season when he was hired by Botterill as a pro scout.' … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs hire Jeremiah Crowe away from Sabres
Sabres to host Blackhawks in 2026-27 home opener
'The National Hockey League announced the home openers for all 32 teams on Wednesday, with the Buffalo Sabres set to kick off their home slate at KeyBank Center on Saturday, Oct. 3 against the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday, October 3rd for a 7 p.m. faceoff.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to host Blackhawks in 2026-27 home opener
Sabres season begins Oct. 1 in Columbus, home opener Oct. 3 against Blackhawks
'The full slate, extended to 84 games this season, will be revealed Thursday following the NHL’s announcement of opening games for each of the league’s 32 teams. Single-game tickets will go on sale to the general public July 22.' … [Read more...] about Sabres season begins Oct. 1 in Columbus, home opener Oct. 3 against Blackhawks
Sabres to host Chicago for home opener, start season on road
'Former Sabre Bowen Byram will most likely make a homecoming appearance during the game. The defenseman was traded to Chicago in June in exchange for the 4th overall draft pick in the 2026 draft. The Sabres used that pick to select defenseman Daxson Rudolph.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to host Chicago for home opener, start season on road