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Ludwig-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Brandon Croce"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>4 takeaways from the Buffalo Sabres 4-3 win over the New York Islanders</title><link>https://sabrenoise.com/4-takeaways-from-the-buffalo-sabres-4-3-win-over-the-new-york-islanders-01kn32hstd21?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Brandon Croce</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kn32hstd21</guid><description>The Buffalo Sabres move one step closer to getting back to the playoffs after their win over the New York Islanders and now have 100 points on the season.</description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 01:52:14 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3649,h_2052,x_0,y_506/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/12/01kn360z1rnd95b8hg2t.jpg" caption="Mar 31, 2026; Buffalo, New York, USA;  Buffalo Sabres right wing Jack Quinn (22) celebrates his goal with defenseman Rasmus Dahlin (26) during the first period against the New York Islanders at KeyBank Center. 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Ludwig-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Brandon Croce"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Maple Leafs hilariously blame the Sabres with an all-time loser&#39;s mentality quote</title><link>https://sabrenoise.com/maple-leafs-hilariously-blame-the-sabres-with-an-all-time-loser-s-mentality-quote-01kn2jqfpr2t?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Brandon Croce</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kn2jqfpr2t</guid><description>It has been a disastrous season for the Toronto Maple Leafs and it probably won&#39;t get any better any time soon with comments like the one Keith Pelley had on Tuesday.</description><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 21:15:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6546,h_3682,x_0,y_357/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/12/01kn2jsd51egfpde8xxh.jpg" caption="Jan 15, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; MLSE President and CEO Keith Pelley speaks to the media during the press conference at BMO Training Ground. 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Could that include Buffalo making a deal with the Atlantic Division rival Toronto Maple Leafs?</description><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2794,h_1571,x_0,y_43/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/12/01kn2b7cbpzraw6xxdmj.jpg" caption="Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Jake McCabe and center Auston Matthews | Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Tim Daniels"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Sabres were right to fire Kevyn Adams when they did</title><link>https://sabrenoise.com/sabres-were-right-to-fire-kevyn-adams-when-they-did-01kksyg68wgw?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Nestor Quixtan</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kksyg68wgw</guid><description>The Buffalo Sabres made the right call by firing Kevyn Adams when they did, unlike a division rival currently scrambling to figure out its next steps.</description><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:30:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3106,h_1747,x_0,y_328/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/12/01kn2629h00v6v3rranr.jpg" caption="Dec 26, 2011; Buffalo, NY, USA;  Buffalo Sabres assistant coach Kevyn Adams watches during a game against the Washington Capitals at the First Niagara Center.  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It&#39;s up for debate.</description><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:00:02 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2295,h_1290,x_0,y_296/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/12/01kn22jxm4eex3hqp5gr.jpg" caption="Buffalo Sabres winger Alex Tuch | Mark Konezny-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Tim Daniels"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Rasmus Dahlin reveals the truth about Buffalo Sabres&#39; amazing turnaround</title><link>https://sabrenoise.com/rasmus-dahlin-reveals-the-truth-about-buffalo-sabres-amazing-turnaround-01kn1x00qsyp?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Tim Daniels</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kn1x00qsyp</guid><description>The Sabres will soon clinch their first playoff appearance in 15 years, and Buffalo&#39;s captain is pulling back the curtain on the NHL team&#39;s reversal of fortune.</description><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:10:05 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6838,h_3846,x_0,y_448/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/12/01kn1xnfmm0ew65n6f3a.jpg" caption="Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin | Jeff Curry-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Tim Daniels"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Full rooting guide for Sabres&#39; fans during a massive Tuesday NHL slate</title><link>https://sabrenoise.com/full-rooting-guide-for-sabres-fans-during-a-massive-tuesday-nhl-slate-01kn0c6f93jj?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Noah Guttman</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kn0c6f93jj</guid><description>With the Buffalo Sabres&#39; magic number sitting at seven, a good day on Tuesday would ensure that Buffalo trims that number to at least five. 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In fact, Buffalo could do it as soon as this week. </description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 18:30:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4752,h_2673,x_0,y_537/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/12/01kmzqhw2zp5vb9svdz3.jpg" caption="Mar 28, 2026; Buffalo, New York, USA;  Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (1) reacts after winning the game in a shootout against the Seattle Kraken at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images | Timothy T. 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