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Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Brandon Croce"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>3 Buffalo Sabres under pressure to deliver in pivotal contract years</title><link>https://sabrenoise.com/3-buffalo-sabres-under-pressure-to-deliver-in-pivotal-contract-years-01m28k58a7rb?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Tim Daniels</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m28k58a7rb</guid><description>The Sabres have several key players set to become free agents (both UFA and RFA) after the 2026-27 NHL season, which adds to Buffalo&#39;s internal competition.</description><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:00:21 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4000,h_2250,x_0,y_175/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/12/01m28m6mrazt0q6nzrpw.jpg" caption="Buffalo Sabres winger Jack Quinn | USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Tim Daniels"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Tage Thompson unpacks how Sabres can succeed without Alex Tuch, Bowen Byram</title><link>https://sabrenoise.com/tage-thompson-unpacks-how-sabres-can-succeed-without-alex-tuch-bowen-byram-01m2892f2en1?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Tim Daniels</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m2892f2en1</guid><description>The Sabres lost two key players during the offseason in Alex Tuch and Bowen Byram, but Tage Thompson knows expectations are still high in Buffalo for 2026-27.</description><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 14:15:21 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1880,h_1057,x_0,y_371/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/12/01m289mz6hfqfrp9kyn5.jpg" caption="Former Buffalo Sabres players Alex Tuch and Bowen Byram | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Tim Daniels"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>3 Buffalo Sabres to watch in the 2026 Prospect Showcase</title><link>https://sabrenoise.com/3-buffalo-sabres-to-watch-in-the-2026-prospect-showcase-01m26qd40p4t?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Brandon Croce</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m26qd40p4t</guid><description>Get a look at three key Buffalo Sabres prospects who need a strong performance at the 2026 Prospect Showcase ahead of training camp.</description><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:00:02 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_7733,h_4349,x_0,y_249/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/12/01m26qjr7ry3pevb8xd9.jpg" caption="Jun 27, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Radim Mrtka (second from left) poses with John Rzeznik (left) and Robby Takac (second from right) of the Goo Goo Dolls and NHL commissioner Gary Bettman (right) after being selected  as the ninth overall pick to the Buffalo Sabres in the first round of the 2025 NHL Draft at Peacock Theater. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Brandon Croce"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Owen Power can build off the best stretch of his career in the biggest moment</title><link>https://sabrenoise.com/owen-power-can-build-off-the-best-stretch-of-his-career-in-the-biggest-moment?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Nestor Quixtan</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m276dv96ap</guid><description>Buffalo Sabres defenseman Owen Power now faces pressure to take that all-important next step in 2026-27.</description><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5218,h_2935,x_0,y_534/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/12/01m276wt5s5k7444nydv.jpg" caption="Mar 31, 2026; Buffalo, New York, USA;  Buffalo Sabres defenseman Owen Power (25) during a stoppage in play against the New York Islanders at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Nestor Quixtan"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Former Buffalo Sabres prospect is tearing it up after signing in the KHL</title><link>https://sabrenoise.com/former-buffalo-sabres-prospect-is-tearing-it-up-after-signing-in-the-khl-01m260e6eecs?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Tim Daniels</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m260e6eecs</guid><description>A past member of the Sabres organization, who&#39;s also a Buffalo native, is finding newfound success early in the 2026-27 season with his new KHL team.</description><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:00:07 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3000,h_1687,x_0,y_225/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/12/01m2622bc24v9ntny1c6.jpg" caption="Former Buffalo Sabres winger Justin Bailey | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Tim Daniels"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Sabres labeled as prime destination for Chris Kreider after Ducks exit</title><link>https://sabrenoise.com/sabres-labeled-as-prime-destination-for-chris-kreider-after-ducks-exit-01m25v7xyn6g?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Tim Daniels</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m25v7xyn6g</guid><description>Could the Buffalo Sabres make a push to sign winger Chris Kreider after he was placed on waivers by the Anaheim Ducks in order to terminate his contract?</description><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:00:29 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3770,h_2120,x_0,y_272/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/12/01m25vpy2sn9rqv94phw.jpg" caption="Anaheim Ducks winger Chris Kreider | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Tim Daniels"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Elliotte Friedman names Sabres&#39; top rivals in Connor Hellebuyck trade pursuit</title><link>https://sabrenoise.com/elliotte-friedman-names-sabres-top-rivals-in-connor-hellebuyck-trade-pursuit-01m25m1nrcd2?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Tim Daniels</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m25m1nrcd2</guid><description>NHL trade rumors continue to swirl around Winnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck. 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Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Brandon Croce"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Sabres cornerstone faces high-pressure start to the 2026-27 NHL season</title><link>https://sabrenoise.com/sabres-cornerstone-faces-high-pressure-start-to-the-2026-27-nhl-season-01m232wd4mhh?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Daniel Becker</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m232wd4mhh</guid><description>The Buffalo Sabres will be expected to build off last season&#39;s success, but one of the team&#39;s best players must step up early in 2026-27 to make that reality.</description><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:15:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2689,h_1512,x_0,y_771/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/12/01m23ek28vsgwfxtr86p.jpg" caption="Buffalo Sabres players Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, Tage Thompson and Rasmus Dahlin | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Daniel Becker"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Sabres prospect Konsta Helenius earns critical acclaim from NHL analysts</title><link>https://sabrenoise.com/sabres-prospect-konsta-helenius-earns-critical-acclaim-from-nhl-analysts-01m237zyvpms?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Tim Daniels</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m237zyvpms</guid><description>Konsta Helenius can earn a key role for the Buffalo Sabres during the 2026-27 season, and one NHL observer believes the rising star is ready for the spotlight.</description><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 15:10:28 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2381,h_1339,x_0,y_402/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/12/01m238fwpjd9kpr1gght.jpg" caption="Buffalo Sabres forward Konsta Helenius | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Tim Daniels"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Sabres&#39; Tage Thompson on Jets&#39; Connor Hellebuyck: &#39;Best in the world&#39;</title><link>https://sabrenoise.com/sabres-tage-thompson-on-jets-connor-hellebuyck-best-in-the-world-01m2327edjsn?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Tim Daniels</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m2327edjsn</guid><description>Buffalo Sabres forward Tage Thompson played alongside Winnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck for Team USA at the 2026 Winter Olympics. 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Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Spencer Lazary"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Rasmus Dahlin should be in the Quinn Hughes-Cale Makar conversation</title><link>https://sabrenoise.com/rasmus-dahlin-should-be-in-the-quinn-hughes-cale-makar-conversation-01m21jxtse6m?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Brian Germinaro</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m21jxtse6m</guid><description>While Cale Makar and Quinn Hughes get all the headlines, Rasmus Dahlin has been quietly putting up comparable numbers. </description><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 10:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4000,h_2250,x_0,y_107/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/12/01m21k0szb5qr5qrts6e.jpg" caption="May 16, 2026; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens right wing Ivan Demidov (93) plays the pucik against Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin (26) during the first period in game six of the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Bell Centre. 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Ludwig-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Brandon Croce"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Rumored Buffalo Sabres trade target named a top NHL Hart Trophy candidate</title><link>https://sabrenoise.com/rumored-buffalo-sabres-trade-target-named-a-top-nhl-hart-trophy-candidate-01m0wnk1pzqx?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Tim Daniels</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m0wnk1pzqx</guid><description>The Sabres still have time to swing a blockbuster trade before Buffalo attempts to defend its Atlantic Division title during the upcoming 2026-27 NHL season.</description><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:50:08 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3000,h_1687,x_0,y_105/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/12/01m0wnt6txhchv6hjqqy.jpg" caption="Buffalo Sabres general manager Jarmo Kekalainen | USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Tim Daniels"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Devon Levi, 2 Buffalo Sabres earn Team Canada buzz before 2026-27 NHL season</title><link>https://sabrenoise.com/devon-levi-2-buffalo-sabres-earn-team-canada-buzz-before-2026-27-nhl-season-01m0wfg7qck3?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Tim Daniels</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m0wfg7qck3</guid><description>The Sabres feature a couple players who may represent Canada on a major international stage in the future, but Buffalo also recently traded away a Canadian hopeful in new Edmonton Oilers goalie Devon Levi.</description><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:45:18 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4590,h_2581,x_0,y_120/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/12/01m0wg0f0x39swxmegh9.jpg" caption="Buffalo Sabres goaltender Devon Levi | USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Tim Daniels"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Buffalo Sabres prospect reignites hype train with preseason hat trick</title><link>https://sabrenoise.com/buffalo-sabres-prospect-reignites-hype-train-with-preseason-hat-trick-01m0t54dy0pb?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Tim Daniels</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m0t54dy0pb</guid><description>Hockey is back, at least in exhibition form, and one Buffalo Sabres prospect is already generating attention with a terrific performance in the KHL preseason.</description><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:00:26 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5000,h_2812,x_0,y_236/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/GettyImages/mmsport/12/01m0t5psbkcbse322ewp.jpg" caption="CSKA Moscow winger Prokhor Poltapov, a Buffalo Sabres prospect | SOPA Images/GettyImages"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Tim Daniels"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Sabres News: Tage Thompson, Ryan Miller, Buffalo Bisons</title><link>https://sabrenoise.com/sabres-news-tage-thompson-ryan-miller-buffalo-bisons-01m0stwegdg8?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Tim Daniels</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m0stwegdg8</guid><description>The Buffalo Sabres are just over a month away from opening the 2026-27 NHL season, and Tage Thompson will again take on a headline role in their playoff push.</description><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:05:13 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4117,h_2315,x_0,y_43/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/12/01m0sv8qx22xjvp616j3.jpg" caption="Buffalo Sabres center Tage Thompson | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Tim Daniels"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>The Buffalo Sabres are closer to leading the NHL in goals than most fans realize</title><link>https://sabrenoise.com/the-buffalo-sabres-are-closer-to-leading-the-nhl-in-goals-than-most-fans-realize-01m0r8c0ed98?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Brandon Croce</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m0r8c0ed98</guid><description>Replacing Alex Tuch&#39;s production seems daunting, but the Buffalo Sabres have a clear path to becoming the highest-scoring team in hockey if one key unit steps up.</description><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 22:46:12 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4943,h_2780,x_0,y_446/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/12/01m0ra34mmzpy27ttvq3.jpg" caption="May 1, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Buffalo Sabres left wing Zach Benson (6) celebrates with teammates after scoring against the Boston Bruins during the third period of game six of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at TD Garden. 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