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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.

Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 4

Trade-deadline primer for the Buffalo Sabres

Another year, another disappointing season for the Sabres franchise.

NHL News / FirstSportz / January 3

Watch: Massive scrum breaks out in Sabres-Avalanche game as Zach Benson scores while goaltender Scott Wedgewood lies hurt in goal

The Buffalo Sabres-Colorado Avalanche game on Thursday turned out to be a thrilling contest. In a topsy-turvy game, there was one controversial moment too from Zach Benson, which ignited a massive scrum in the third period.

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

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / December 20

Sabres coach Lindy Ruff wants Zach Benson to take fewer penalties

BUFFALO – When Sabres coach Lindy Ruff reshuffled his lines earlier this week, he awarded winger Zach Benson a plum assignment alongside center Tage Thompson and Alex Tuch.

Buffalo Sabres News / Yardbarker / December 19

Can the Sabres turn things around amid 11-game losing streak?

The Buffalo Sabres sank to a new low this season after a 6-1 loss on Tuesday to the Montreal Canadiens, their 11th straight game without a regulation win. What will it take for the team to turn things around.

Predators reportedly interested in Sabres center Dylan Cozens

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NHL News / Buffalo Hockey Now / December 1

Offense Non-Existent in Sabres' Shutout Loss to Islanders

The Buffalo Sabres were unable to generate enough dangerous chances to beat Ilya Sorokin and the New York Islanders in their 3-0 loss. The Sabres recorded 29 shots on goal but only had 1.95 expected goals in the game, per Evolving-Hockey.

NHL News / Buffalo Hockey Now / November 28

Sabres Fall Out of Playoff Spot After Losing to Wild

The Buffalo Sabres had 87 shot attempts in trying to solve Minnesota Wild goaltender Filip Gustavsson, but ultimately could not in the 1-0 shutout loss.

Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 5

Sabres pave way for winger's return, reassign former first-rounder

Sabres pave way for young winger's return, reassign former first-round pick

The moves come ahead of a matchup against the Senators.

Senators pointed in right direction, face Sabres next

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The 'Big 4 teams without a championship' quiz

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / November 4

Sabres’ Zach Benson a ‘possibility’ to return from injury against Senators

BUFFALO – Sabres winger Zach Benson, out the last five games with a lower-body injury, is a “possibility” to return for Tuesday’s game against the Ottawa Senators, coach Lindy Ruff said.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / November 1

Sabres’ Zach Benson close to returning from injury; Devon Levi set to start

BUFFALO – For six games, winger Zach Benson gutted out a lower-body injury that hindered his performance before the Sabres yanked him from the lineup. “It’s hard to tell a player not to play,” Sabres Lindy Ruff said this morning after Benson participated in the Sabres’ optional pregame skate in KeyBank Center.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / October 25

Sabres’ Nicolas Aube-Kubel could play Monday; Zach Benson misses practice

BUFFALO – Sabres winger Nicolas Aube-Kubel, out since suffering a lower-body injury in the season opener Oct. 4, practiced again Friday and will be available to play Monday against the Florida Panthers, coach Lindy Ruff said.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / October 16

Daily Faceoff NHL DFS Value Plays — October 16th

Welcome to Daily Faceoff’s NHL DFS Value Plays, where five days a week from Monday to Friday, I break down hockey’s main slate, looking for the top value plays.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Now / October 11

Only one goal from Alex Tuch lowers Sabres' individual grades versus Kings

The Buffalo Sabres cannot win games by scoring one goal a night, as head coach Lindy Ruff pointed out Thursday postgame. The team’s lack of production, despite numerous grade-A scoring chances, cost them a win against the Los Angeles Kings.

Buffalo Sabres News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 5

Sabres dealt pair of concerning injury updates after Global Series defeat

There was a palpable excitement around the Buffalo Sabres when the club kicked off its 2024-25 campaign against the New Jersey Devils in Prague, Czech Republic this weekend — but it turned into a nightmare.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / September 24

Buffalo Sabres 2024-25 Player Projections: Zach Benson

Given the fact that the Buffalo Sabres have missed the playoffs for the last 13 seasons, it can be all too easy to ignore the fact that they have some truly great young talent.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / August 4

Sabres Need to Give Zach Benson the Chance to Shine

The Buffalo Sabres will be once again brimming with young talent as they go into the 2024-25 NHL season, and among them is Zach Benson, who had a solid 2023-24 season.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Now / July 11

Can Zach Benson Take a Leap in Sophomore Season for Sabres

Zach Benson exploded onto the scene as an 18-year-old NHL rookie, looking to make an even bigger impact for the Buffalo Sabres in his second season. After the dust settled on the NHL Draft, free agency, and the trade market, the Sabres appear to be banking on a leap in production from their 2023 first-round pick.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / April 30

Buffalo Sabres 2023-24 Player Report Card: Zach Benson

With the regular season well over, the time to reflect back and look at the performances of the players has come. When the 2023-24 campaign started, the Buffalo Sabres had a surprise rookie stun them and make the roster out of training camp as he impressed them throughout the preseason.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / April 12, 2024

Zach Benson scores 10th goal at end of surprising rookie season

BUFFALO – Eight months ago, rookie Zach Benson arrived here having just scored a hat trick for the Wenatchee Wild, the junior team seemingly everyone, including the Sabres, expected he would be returned to following training camp.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Now / March 25, 2024

Sabres Grades: Benson Is a Workhorse

Zach Benson did not record a point in yesterday’s 4-1 victory of the Calgary Flames, but he sits atop the Sabres Grades from Sunday. As a team, Buffalo graded well.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Now / March 15, 2024

Sabres Grades: Benson Rolls Despite Phantom Penalties

Thursday night, the Buffalo Sabres had one of their best home efforts of the season against the New York Islanders. The 4-0 win comes after a seven-goal explosion in their previous game against the Detroit Red Wings, tightening the gap in the standings.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 14, 2024

Sabres' 2nd-period surge too much for Islanders

Victor Olofsson, Dylan Cozens and Zach Benson scored within a five-minute span in the second period Thursday night for the Buffalo Sabres, who inched closer to an Eastern Conference wild-card spot by blanking the New York Islanders, 4-0.

Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 15, 2023

Will Sabres force a player to sit out the World Juniors?

It seems likely that the Buffalo Sabres will hold on to the 18-year-old rather than sending him overseas to play for Team Canada at the IIHF World Junior Championship.

Sabres place star forward on IR

Buffalo Sabres’ Jeff Skinner exits game with upper-body injury

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

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 23, 2023

Sabres, Penguins look to recover from tough losses

The Buffalo Sabres, who host the Pittsburgh Penguins on Friday, are trying to find the right blend of being proficient at their style of play and getting that to translate into points.

Buffalo Sabres News / Yardbarker / November 22, 2023