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Covering the Buffalo Sabres.

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Sabres’ Jiri Kulich to have test to see if he can resume higher fitness level - Buffalo Hockey Beat Sabres center Jiri Kulich recently resumed skating on his own.

More on Jiri Kulich, Jordan Greenway, Conor Timmins and Justin Danforth ... #Buffalo #Sabres

www.buffalohockeybeat.com/sabres-jiri-...

02.03.2026 19:29 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Lindy Ruff said Jiri Kulich will have testing tomorrow (he believes) to see if he can "resume a higher level of fitness." #Sabres

02.03.2026 18:09 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Sabres stretchin’.

02.03.2026 16:42 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Sabres back at it this Monday morning.

02.03.2026 16:02 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Sabres goalie Alex Lyon stays hot in win over Panthers, approaching NHL record - Buffalo Hockey Beat Buffalo Sabres goalie Alex Lyon dazzled in Friday’s 3-2 triumph over the Florida Panthers, stopping 27 shots to register his ninth consecutive road victory.

#Buffalo #Sabres goalie Alex Lyon is approaching an NHL record:

www.buffalohockeybeat.com/sabres-goali...

28.02.2026 23:53 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Noah Ostlund saw Rasmus Dahlin on the ice and immediately went after the closest guy. That's something Lindy Ruff has stressed for a long time, grab a guy.

01.03.2026 01:25 β€” πŸ‘ 18    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Josh Norris has scored two goals in the first and that ferocious backcheck might've been his best play of the period.

01.03.2026 00:50 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Sabres shooting a cool 57 percent from the field.

01.03.2026 00:45 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Great play by Zach Metsa β€” maybe his best with the Sabres β€” to create Josh Norris’ goal.

01.03.2026 00:23 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Sabres goalie Alex Lyon stays hot in win over Panthers, approaching NHL record - Buffalo Hockey Beat Buffalo Sabres goalie Alex Lyon dazzled in Friday’s 3-2 triumph over the Florida Panthers, stopping 27 shots to register his ninth consecutive road victory.

#Buffalo #Sabres goalie Alex Lyon is approaching an NHL record:

www.buffalohockeybeat.com/sabres-goali...

28.02.2026 23:53 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Again, these reviews have become too much. How many goals would be called back if a play like that could be nullified?

28.02.2026 02:34 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Buffalo Bills' new defensive scheme brings change in desire for traditional nose tackles INDIANAPOLIS β€” It was obvious Lee Hunter didn’t know quite how to answer the question. Then again, the Texas Tech defensive tackle is rarely quiet for long.

Is the traditional nose tackle making a comeback? In their flip to a 3-4, the #Bills now seem to be in need of one. But they are about to show just how much value they place on a two-down position.
www.niagara-gazette.com/sports/buffa...

26.02.2026 21:07 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Red Murdock's NFL dreams got a boost after being first Buffalo player invited to the combine since 2021 INDIANAPOLIS β€” Two University at Buffalo linebackers played in the NFL last season. Red Murdock is hoping to be the third.

A year after Shaun Dolac was snubbed from the NFL scouting combine, linebacker Red Murdock was the first #Buffalo player invited since 2021. And now he’s getting some advice from former UB players who have made it to the NFL, drafted or not.
www.niagara-gazette.com/sports/red-m...

25.02.2026 21:01 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Bills are scouring several avenues to find a linebacker to pair with Terrel Bernard INDIANAPOLIS β€” The Buffalo Bills are going to be in the linebacker business this spring. That was going to be the case regardless of who the head coach was.

The #Bills need an inside linebacker to pair with Terrel Bernard. And if #Buffalo is being honest about playing position-less defense, the size of the player β€” however he’s acquired β€” shouldn’t matter.
www.niagara-gazette.com/sports/the-b...

25.02.2026 22:54 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Following move to center with Amerks, prospect Anton Wahlberg receives first recall to Sabres - Buffalo Hockey Beat ROCHESTER – After Konsta Helenius’ first NHL recall last month left the Americans thin at center, coach Mike Leone shifted Buffalo Sabres prospect Anton Wahlberg up to pivot the Americans’ top line. N...

β€œIt’s extremely difficult to do what he’s doing right now as a young player.”

I recently went to #Rochester and talked to Anton Wahlberg and others about his development w/the #Amerks.

Now, the prospect has earned his first recall to the #Buffalo #Sabres:

www.buffalohockeybeat.com/following-mo...

25.02.2026 00:22 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin excited for long-awaited run to playoffs; Tage Thompson set to play - Buffalo Hockey Beat Captain Rasmus Dahlin said he shifted back into Sabres mode last week as soon as Team USA eliminated Team Sweden at the Milano Cortina Games.

"I’m so excited to get this thing going, and we have a really good thing going on. And now the fun begins."

More on #Buffalo captain Rasmus Dahlin's excitement for the the stretch run and the #Sabres seizing a playoff spot:

www.buffalohockeybeat.com/sabres-capta...

25.02.2026 18:39 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Hey!

26.02.2026 02:32 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Peyton Krebs was the player who grew the most under Lindy Ruff last season. After a slow start this season, he’s become a huge contributor to their success. Great guy to plug in all over the lineup.

26.02.2026 02:32 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Breaking: Nurul Amin Shah Alam has been confirmed dead by Buffalo police

He was found Tuesday evening downtown after he'd been missing for 6 days. Nearly blind, he'd been left at a coffee shop Thurs. evening by Border Patrol agents 5 miles from his home.
www.investigativepost.org/2026/02/25/b...

25.02.2026 21:52 β€” πŸ‘ 41    πŸ” 36    πŸ’¬ 9    πŸ“Œ 16

Not especially.

26.02.2026 01:44 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I did!

25.02.2026 22:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Possibly

25.02.2026 21:11 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin excited for long-awaited run to playoffs; Tage Thompson set to play - Buffalo Hockey Beat Captain Rasmus Dahlin said he shifted back into Sabres mode last week as soon as Team USA eliminated Team Sweden at the Milano Cortina Games.

"I’m so excited to get this thing going, and we have a really good thing going on. And now the fun begins."

More on #Buffalo captain Rasmus Dahlin's excitement for the the stretch run and the #Sabres seizing a playoff spot:

www.buffalohockeybeat.com/sabres-capta...

25.02.2026 18:39 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Following move to center with Amerks, prospect Anton Wahlberg receives first recall to Sabres - Buffalo Hockey Beat ROCHESTER – After Konsta Helenius’ first NHL recall last month left the Americans thin at center, coach Mike Leone shifted Buffalo Sabres prospect Anton Wahlberg up to pivot the Americans’ top line. N...

β€œIt’s extremely difficult to do what he’s doing right now as a young player.”

I recently went to #Rochester and talked to Anton Wahlberg and others about his development w/the #Amerks.

Now, the prospect has earned his first recall to the #Buffalo #Sabres:

www.buffalohockeybeat.com/following-mo...

25.02.2026 00:22 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Sabres prospect Anton Wahlberg using size, skill to make impact as rookie in Rochester - Buffalo Hockey Beat Sabres prospect Anton Walberg's ticket the NHL will likely be punched by consistently utilizing his hulking frame to establish an identity as a heavy presence.

Here's a story on #Sabres prospect Anton Wahlberg. Look for a fresh one later. He's quietly had a nice season w/#Rochester:

www.buffalohockeybeat.com/sabres-prosp...

24.02.2026 16:34 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Sabres recall prospect from Rochester - Buffalo Hockey Beat When recalls recently thinned the Americans' forward corps, Anton Wahlberg served as their No. 1 center.

The #Buffalo #Sabres have recalled center prospect Anton Wahlberg from the #Rochester #Amerks:

www.buffalohockeybeat.com/sabres-recal...

24.02.2026 16:29 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

The #Sabres have recalled forward Anton Wahlberg from the Rochester Amerks.

24.02.2026 16:01 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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When will Tage Thompson return to the Sabres following the Olympics? - Buffalo Hockey Beat Sabres coach Lindy Ruff did not want to speculate when center Tage Thompson might play again.

β€œI’m fired up for him. He really deserves it.”

More on #Buffalo #Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin's experience at the Olympics and when Tage Thompson might be back w/the team:

www.buffalohockeybeat.com/when-will-ta...

23.02.2026 21:55 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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When will Tage Thompson return to the Sabres following the Olympics? - Buffalo Hockey Beat Sabres coach Lindy Ruff did not want to speculate when center Tage Thompson might play again.

β€œI’m fired up for him. He really deserves it.”

More on #Buffalo #Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin's experience at the Olympics and when Tage Thompson might be back w/the team:

www.buffalohockeybeat.com/when-will-ta...

23.02.2026 21:55 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

No update on Zach Benson yet, per Lindy Ruff. It’s unlikely he’ll play this week. He has an upper-body injury unrelated to crashing into the boards. #Sabres

23.02.2026 16:58 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0