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Toronto, Ontario, CAN;  Buffalo Sabres defenseman Owen Power (25) celebrates scoring the winning goal against the Toronto Maple Leafs during the overtime period at Scotiabank Arena.  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Ludwig-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Nate Duffett"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Former Buffalo Sabres fan favorite off to a flying start with new team</title><link>https://sabrenoise.com/former-buffalo-sabres-fan-favorite-off-to-a-flying-start-with-new-team-01m4tsd3158z?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Tim Daniels</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m4tsd3158z</guid><description>Buffalo&#39;s offense has run hot and cold in the early stages of the 2026-27 NHL season, but one popular ex-Sabre is having no trouble lighting the lamp right now.</description><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:30:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5299,h_2980,x_0,y_278/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/12/01m4tt4qfrhexmsthbsj.jpg" caption="Former Buffalo Sabres winger Jeff Skinner while playing as a member of the San Jose Sharks | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Tim Daniels"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Buffalo Sabres rising star showing signs of monster breakout season</title><link>https://sabrenoise.com/buffalo-sabres-rising-star-showing-signs-of-monster-breakout-season-01m4tjes69t2?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Tim Daniels</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m4tjes69t2</guid><description>The Sabres have been navigating injuries and some poor play early in the 2026-27 NHL season, but one Buffalo player looks ready to finally meet expectations.</description><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:30:07 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3810,h_2143,x_0,y_20/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/12/01m4tk7wntq771hjsg9s.jpg" caption="Buffalo Sabres defensemen Rasmus Dahlin and Owen Power | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Tim Daniels"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Buffalo Sabres minor trade with Penguins reveals massive hidden master plan</title><link>https://sabrenoise.com/buffalo-sabres-minor-trade-with-penguins-reveals-massive-hidden-master-plan-01m4s3agh3jb?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Brandon Croce</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m4s3agh3jb</guid><description>While the Ryan Johnson swap with Pittsburgh looks routine, general manager Jarmo Kekalainen may be setting up a blockbuster Connor Hellebuyck trade.</description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 22:45:09 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3000,h_1687,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/12/01m4s4gedf29f3jbq291.jpg" caption="Columbus Blue Jackets General Manager Jarmo Kekalainen speaks after hiring Mike Babcock as the new head coach during a press conference at Nationwide Arena. 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