Buffalo Sabres News & Stories

Only three players on the Avalanche were drafted by Colorado, and they've traded almost every first-round pick from 2022-2030. But they're so good at identifying and leveraging talent in trades that it just doesn't matter.

The Buffalo Sabres had a decade-plus rebuild, but they got there by leveraging those assets in the trade market.

With Porter Martone's early success in Philadelphia, will more teams ask their top picks to play college hockey?

The best time of the year is here, so let's take a look at all four first-round playoff series in the Eastern Conference.

After breaking down the top-100 under-23 skaters and top-25 under-23 goaltenders, it's time to look at which NHL teams have the best crops of talent in that demographic.

Our U23 series continues with the top 25 ranked goaltenders.

Our U23 ranking series returns, starting with the top 100 skaters.

How does the 2021 NHL Draft class look half a decade later, and what lessons have been learned?

The NHL's 2025-26 rookie class looks like one of the best in recent memory.

Through November, the USHL has seen huge performances from undrafted breakout stars, late-round selections, and draft-eligibles alike, with the dogged competitors seeing particular success.

Hadi Kalakeche highlights the growth curves of the QMJHL's top prospects over the past month.

Jacob Titus takes a look at the top performing goaltenders around the world, starting with the netminder who received an early call-up to the NHL.

Jacob Titus breaks down the world of goaltending in our latest stock watch.

JFresh breaks down the top-30 defenders for this upcoming season.

It says something about just how astounding Connor McDavid’s first ten seasons in the NHL have been that a 122-point pace regular season followed by a run to the Cup...

Cam Robinson looks at 10 NHL players who could shift the landscape this season if they hit the trade block.

Our scouts break down the prospect pool for the No. 19 ranked Buffalo Sabres.

With another summer nearing its end, it's time for our top 100 NHL-affiliated prospect rankings.

Daniel Gee, David St-Louis, and Mitchell Brown break down how every team performed at the draft.

Don't you just love a grade, on a signing or a trade?

Cam Robinson breaks down what we've been hearing about NCAA signings.

After breaking down the top-100 under-23 players on the planet, it's time to look at which NHL teams have the best crops of talent in that demographic.

Ranking the hockey's best young talent: Who stands out, who’s rising, and what it means for the future.

David St-Louis breaks down how things are going in Rochester.

It's easy to forget that Zach Benson is still a teenager. His across-the-board improvements are positive, despite Buffalo's continued struggles.

The second season in the NHL is often a struggle for young players. Michael Clifford checks out a handful and discusses their current situation and long-term upside.

The 20-year-old suddenly finds himself as the Sabres top line centre. And he's thriving early in that role. Michael Clifford has the details.

The race for the Calder Memorial Trophy is in full swing. Cam Robinson and David St. Louis break down the top 10

Who has been the NHL's best defenseman midway through the season?

Michael Clifford shines some light on some of the good and bad aspects of this year's rookie class.