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What Went Wrong for the Sabres This Season

For the 14th year in a row, the Sabres failed to make the playoffs. Although it wasn’t all bad, more things went wrong than right. The Sabres went into the season with one goal: make the playoffs.

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Fourth-liners Brendan Warren, Riley Fiddler-Schultz help Rochester Amerks rally to win playoff opener

Mike Leone played at three colleges and grinded in the minors and Europe for three seasons before beginning the next phase of his hockey life. So the Americans coach has a soft spot for his depth players who have battled and waited for their opportunities.

Tyson Kozak News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / April 25

After run with Sabres, ‘Mr. Responsible’ Tyson Kozak hopes to impact Rochester

Center Tyson Kozak’s latest stint with the Americans could be his last one. Having recently impressed the Sabres during a 21-game look, he appears ready to graduate to Buffalo next season and earn full-time duty.

Zach Benson News / The Hockey Writers / April 25

Buffalo Sabres 2024-25 Player Report Card: Zach Benson

While a majority of the Buffalo Sabres roster may have underperformed as a whole, by individualistic standards and statistics, many of them had very good seasons.

Leon Draisaitl News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Goal leaders from each NHL season since 1990' quiz

How many of the yearly leaders in NHL goals since the 1990-91 season can you name in five minutes?

The '60+ goals in an NHL season' quiz

The 'NHL players with multiple Hart Trophies' quiz

The 'NHL active points leaders' quiz

Tage Thompson News / Daily Faceoff / April 24

Tage Thompson, Matty Beniers highlight USA’s initial roster for 2025 World Championship

Several of the top American-born players are set to represent their country next month. On Thursday, USA Hockey released its initial roster for the 2025 IIHF Men’s World Championship.

Bowen Byram News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / April 23

After breakout season, Bowen Byram wants to sign new contract with Sabres

BUFFALO – When the Sabres traded for Bowen Byram before the 2024 deadline, general manager Kevyn Adams acknowledged they weren’t sure how he would fit in their lineup.

Jordan Greenway News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / April 22

Despite battling injuries, Sabres’ Jordan Greenway made impact in limited work

BUFFALO – Jordan Greenway left the lineup for the first time in mid-October. Following a one-game absence, the Sabres winger played 10 consecutive contests.

Mattias Samuelsson News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / April 21

After struggling and getting scratched, Sabres’ Mattias Samuelsson thrived late

BUFFALO – If Sabres defenseman Mattias Samuelsson could do it over again, he would make New Jersey Devils winger Stefan Noesen pay for the suspect hit that concussed teammate Tage Thompson.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / April 21

Buffalo Sabres 2024-25 Season Awards

The Buffalo Sabres’ 2024-2025 season has officially come to an end. They closed things out on a positive note with a 5-4 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday night.

Owen Power News / Last Word On Sports / April 19

Sabres First Overall Pick Will Not Need Knee Surgery

A awkward collision knocked Owen Power out of the regular season. Today it was announced he will not require surgery. Power will still take around 2 months to fully recover from the injury.

Josh Norris News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / April 19

Sabres’ Josh Norris says oblique injury sidelined him final 18 games

BUFFALO – On March 12 in Detroit, center Josh Norris scored his first goal for the Sabres in their 7-3 loss to the Red Wings. No one knew it then, but that game, his third with the Sabres after arriving in a trade with the Ottawa Senators, would be his last of the season.

Alex Tuch News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 18

Alex Tuch discusses possible extension with Sabres

Buffalo Sabres forward Alex Tuch is scheduled to hit unrestricted free agency following the 2025-26 season.

Lindy Ruff earns 900th victory in Sabres’ win over Flyers

The 23 NHL players who have scored 60+ goals in one season

Can you name every player selected in the Vegas Golden Knights expansion draft?

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / April 18

Can late-season growth keep Sabres’ offseason changes to a minimum?

BUFFALO – Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin processed the question, searched for the right words and moved back in his chair a bit. What has general manager Kevyn Adams told him that makes him believe the Sabres can finally get it done and reach the playoffs?

Buffalo Sabres News / Last Word On Sports / April 18

What Went Right for the Sabres This Season

The 2024-2025 Buffalo Sabres season is one that fans will want to forget. The result: a 14th straight year of missing the playoffs. General manager Kevyn Adams announced last summer the team was in “win mode now.” They finished with 79 regular season points and a 36-39-7 record.

Jiri Kulich News / Blade of Steel / April 18

Buffalo Sabres' Jiri Kulich Injures Referee With Hard Accidental Shot

During last night's Sabres-Flyers game, Buffalo's Jiri Kulich took a shot that completely missed the net and went straight for the referee, injuring him quite badly.

Lindy Ruff News / Daily Faceoff / April 18

Lindy Ruff earns 900th victory in Sabres’ win over Flyers

It was a difficult season for the Buffalo Sabres, but the club won 5-4 over the Philadelphia Flyers in its final game of the year, giving head coach Lindy Ruff the 900th win of his head coaching career.

Buffalo Sabres News / Field Level Media / April 17

Sabres give Lindy Ruff 900th win in finale

Ryan McLeod collected a goal and two assists to help lift the host Buffalo Sabres to a 5-4 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday in the regular-season finale for both teams.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / April 17

Sabres’ 2024-25 Season MVPs For Each Position

The Buffalo Sabres have had a long and trying season in 2024-25, and along the way there have been some players that have stood out as horrible and those that have stood out as spectacular.

Owen Power News / Last Word On Sports / April 15

Buffalo Sabres Defenceman Will Miss the Rest of the Season

It’s another season that the Buffalo Sabers and their fans would like to forget, and it just got worse. On Tuesday, it was announced that defenceman Owen Power will miss the final two games of the regular season with a left-knee injury.

Isak Rosen News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 15

Sabres recall Isak Rosen

The Sabres have recalled winger Isak Rosen from AHL Rochester for their final two regular-season games, per the AHL’s transaction logs. He comes up with Beck Malenstyn likely done for the year with an undisclosed injury, relays NHL.com’s Heather Engel.

Buffalo Sabres News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 13

3 early Sabres trade candidates after 2025 playoff elimination

The Buffalo Sabres are going to miss the playoffs for the 14th consecutive season. They thought they were powering out of their second rebuild of the drought when they finished ninth in 2022-23.

Buffalo Sabres News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 10

3 early predictions for Sabres offseason after 2025 playoff elimination

The Buffalo Sabres were officially eliminated from playoff contention this week. There was hope that the Sabres would be able to take a step this season, to get back towards the postseason.

Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / April 9

The Sabres need big changes if they’re going to end era of disaster

The Buffalo Sabres have been officially eliminated from playoff contention after the Montreal Canadiens beat the Detroit Red Wings, and that’s extended their playoff drought to 14-years, the longest in professional sports.

Buffalo Sabres News / Breakaway on SI / April 8

Sabres Extend NHL-Leading Playoff Drought

The Buffalo Sabres will miss the postseason for the 14th straight season, extending their NHL-leading playoff drought. Despite winning over the Carolina Hurricanes, a Montreal Canadiens victory mathematically eliminated the Sabres from the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Tage Thompson News / Field Level Media / April 7

Sabres' Tage Thompson aims to keep hot streak going vs. Canes

While a more prominent jumbo-sized sniper has been setting records and getting a lot of attention lately, Tage Thompson is quietly on an impressive run himself.

Tyson Kozak News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 4

Sabres' Tyson Kozak out week-to-week with hip strain

Sabres forward Tyson Kozak’s rookie season is all but over after he sustained a hip strain in Tuesday’s game against the Senators, head coach Lindy Ruff told reporters today (including Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News).

John Tortorella News / Yardbarker / March 27

John Tortorella joins crowded field of potential offseason NHL coaching candidates

John Tortorella's firing Thursday as Flyers head coach this close to the end of the regular season serves as the start of the offseason in Philadelphia.

What's next for John Tortorella following Flyers exit?

Can all seven get in? Ranking the likelihood of each Canadian NHL team to make the playoffs

The 23 NHL players who have scored 60+ goals in one season

The '2008-09 Pittsburgh Penguins' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker / March 15

Golden Knights' attempt at revenge goal for Jack Eichel backfires

Watch: Golden Knights lose game after trying to get revenge goal for Jack Eichel

The Vegas Golden Knights dropped a 4-3 shootout decision to the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday afternoon, a result that had to be frustrating enough for the Golden Knights given that Buffalo is one of the league's worst teams.

Jack Eichel sets Golden Knights’ single season points record

Golden Knights sign steady goaltender to six-year extension

Every Hart Trophy winner of the NHL's Expansion Era

Can you name every player selected in the Vegas Golden Knights expansion draft?