Dylan Larkin, the suspended former Detroit Red Wings captain, may revise his trade list within the next 24‑48 hours, tightening Detroit's options. Currently, Larkin’s list includes the Florida Panthers, Vegas Golden Knights, Minnesota Wild, Dallas Stars, Colorado Avalanche, Tampa Bay Lightning, New Jersey Devils, Washington Capitals, Utah Mammoth and Carolina Hurricanes. Elliotte Friedman notes he could drop teams like Vegas and Florida and add new suitors such as the Montreal Canadiens, Boston Bruins, Buffalo Sabres or New York Rangers. Minnesota remains the frontrunner, while Larkin’s decision to sit out the 2026‑27 season—prompting an unpaid suspension—adds urgency to the trade saga.
The Buffalo Sabres have reassigned defenseman Dennis Gilbert to the AHL's Rochester Americans after a brief recall where he tallied one goal and two points in five games. The 30‑year‑old's move hints that injured Sabres blueliners Matt Grzelcyk and Conor Timmins may be nearing a return to the lineup.
The Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Vancouver Canucks 4-2 on Nov. 1, but head coach Jim Hiller sparked debate by pulling rookie Gavin McKenna after 13:01 of third‑period ice. Despite McKenna’s strong 78.7% expected‑goals rate at 5‑on‑5 and tying the rookie scoring lead with five goals and 11 points in 16 games, Hiller said the move helps the young player learn NHL habits and manage his skill set. This is the second mid‑game benching this season, following criticism after a similar decision on Oct. 15 against Buffalo. With Kirill Marchenko and John Tavares out, McKenna’s future top‑six role hangs in the balance.
The LA Kings fell to 1-1 on their current seven-game homestand, as they dropped a 3-2 decision against the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday afternoon at Crypto.com Arena. The Sabres opened the scoring with a power-play goal early in the game. After an unnecessary penalty in the defensive zone, Buffalo forward Jack Quinn worked his way […]
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Hear from forward Martin Chromiak following his NHL debut in a 3-2 defeat against Buffalo.
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Los Angeles Kings 2, Buffalo Sabres 3 0:39 Left, Third Period Game Preview WATCH: ABTV, DAZN LISTEN: 830 AM KLAA, ESPN LA App, LA Kings App SOG: LAK – 28 BUF – 31 PP: LAK – 1/5 BUF – 2/3 First Period 1. BUF – Jack Quinn (8) – (Zach Benson, Rasmus Dahlin) – 6:35 […]
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WHO: Los Angeles Kings (4-6-2) vs. Buffalo Sabres (6-4-3) WHAT: 2026-27 NHL Regular Season, Game 13/84 WHEN: Saturday, October 31 @ 1:00 PM Pacific WHERE: Crypto.com Arena – Los Angeles, CA HOW TO FOLLOW: VIDEO: ABTV, DAZN – VIDEO: 830 AM KLAA, ESPN LA App, LA Kings App – TWITTER: @dooleylak & @lakings TODAY’S MATCHUP: […]
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The LA Kings host the Buffalo Sabres on Halloween for a crucial 2‑point showdown that could push the Kings to a 5‑6‑2 record and near .500. After a chaotic 6‑5 overtime win that erased a four‑goal lead, Peter Laviolette emphasizes tighter defense and net‑front presence, while Trevor Moore stresses balanced puck movement. Sabres forward Tage Thompson arrives on a three‑game California road swing, and the Kings hope to lock up the return of Kevin Fiala, who practiced in a regular jersey after his IR stint. Injured defenseman Brandt Clarke is cleared to play, and Hayden Hodgson serves a two‑game suspension for boarding. Media availability begins at 11 a.m. for final lineup updates.
The Buffalo Sabres are in the midst of their California road trip. So far, they’ve won the two games they’ve played, outscoring their opponents nine to six with a plus-3…
No traction on a Owen Tippett for Frank Nazar trade. Flyers looking for defense, Senators looking for scoring and the Kraken-Vince Dunn talking.
Ottawa Senators forward Hayden Hodgson receives a two‑game, unpaid suspension after boarding Los Angeles Kings defenseman Brandt Clarke at roughly 21 mph during the second period on Oct. 31, 2026, at Crypto.com Arena. The hit sent Clarke head‑first into the boards, causing an upper‑body injury; he missed the game but returned to practice the next day. Hodgson forfeits $8,762.88, which goes to the Players’ Emergency Assistance Fund. This is his second NHL boarding offense, following a 2025 fine for a similar incident. He will sit out the Sharks and Ducks road games, returning against Buffalo, while the Senators recall Xavier Bourgault and Philip Tomasino from Belleville.
Buffalo Sabres GM Jarmo Kekalainen is approaching his first full year on the job, so it's a good time to look at his best and worst moves. What grade does Kekalainen deserve for his efforts?
Daily Faceoff’s Week 5 "According to the Numbers" breaks down under‑the‑radar fantasy moves using SportLogiq data through Oct. 29, 2026. It highlights waiver‑wire add Jordan Eberle (SEA, 26% rostered) who boasts top‑10 inner‑slot shot rates and 10 points in 13 games, plus Jake Neighbours (STL, 13% rostered) with elite hit totals and strong power‑play ixG. Center Noah Östlund (BUF, 4% rostered) earns 9 points on near‑19 minutes and solid PP usage, making him a hot under‑5% pick. On the sell‑high side, Zach Werenski (CBJ, 100% rostered) surprisingly lacks goals despite high ixG. The piece introduces an "Expected Points" metric to gauge who’s over‑ or under‑performing, offering clear targets for standard and multi‑category leagues.
Thompson had five points while Krabs and Benson had three each in a 7-6 Sabres win over the Ducks Thursday.
The Buffalo Sabres began their West Coast road trip the right way with a strong 2-0 shutout victory over the San Jose Sharks. They continued their run of late games…
Buffalo Sabres beat Anaheim Ducks 7-6 as Tage Thompson scored three goals and five points Thursday at Honda Center in a high-scoring affair.
The roundup covers three major sports‑facility stories. Tampa Bay Rays’ new stadium will force Hillsborough College students to attend classes at a USF building or a distant office park, with shuttle buses promised despite uncertainty over routes. In Texas, voters consider a $700 million bond for a Dallas Stars arena, where ownership outspends opponents 77‑to‑1 on the campaign. Meanwhile, San Antonio’s “Project Marvel” trims a $1 billion Alamodome renovation to $125 million and delays the Spurs arena, while Chicago lawmakers eye tax breaks for a new Bears stadium. The piece also notes Buffalo Sabres owners’ political donations and a scheduling clash that forced the Atlanta Dream to play a WNBA Finals game on a Thursday.
The St. Louis Blues fell 4-1 to the Boston Bruins on Oct. 29, 2026, at the Enterprise Center after surrendering four unanswered goals. James Hagens netted the lone Bruins goal while Joel Hofer made several key saves. The Blues will look to bounce back when the Chicago Blackhawks visit on Saturday, after Detroit’s Dylan Larkin saga intensified with a trade‑request standoff and a suspension. Across the NHL, hat‑tricks erupted from Tage Thompson, Logan Cooley (who clinched OT with his third) and Viktor Arvidsson, while the Ducks and Sabres combined for 13 goals and the Kings rallied from a four‑goal deficit to win in OT.
Sabres rookie Konsta Helenius (20) will miss the remainder of the team's road trip after sustaining an upper-body injury from an open‑ice hit by Jacob Trouba in the second period of the 2‑0 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday. Coach Lindy Ruff confirms Helenius will return to Buffalo for evaluation before Thursday’s matchup with the Anaheim Ducks. The injury also sidelines forward Sam Carrick, who is out with a mid‑body issue.
Dylan Larkin feels that he's given the Detroit Red Wings enough time to find a suitable trade. The Buffalo Sabres have tried to get in on talks.
Dylan Larkin feels that he's given the Detroit Red Wings enough time to find a suitable trade. The Buffalo Sabres have tried to get in on talks.
Helenius has one goal and three points in 11 games with the Sabres this season.
The Vancouver Canucks (3‑10‑1) aim for back‑to‑back wins as they face the San Jose Sharks (6‑6‑1) at 7 p.m. PT on Oct. 29. Coach Manny Malhotra keeps the victorious Anaheim lineup, with Leevi Meriläinen in goal for his third start and Filip Hronek scoring the OT winner. Jonathan Lekkerimäki leads the team with six goals, while Brock Boeser and Elias Pettersson continue their scoring streaks. The Sharks, coming off a 2‑0 loss to Buffalo, will start rookie goalie Yaroslav Askarov and feature rookie Macklin Celebrini, who has five goals and 15 points, alongside Ivar Stenberg. Both clubs have struggled to win in regulation, making the matchup a key test for the Canucks’ playoff hopes.
The Sabres are off to a slow start, but they need only look at last year for a reminder of their potential.
It feels like just yesterday that the Buffalo Sabres traded Jack Eichel to the Vegas Golden Knights, but it’s already been nearly five years since the blockbuster deal. Now five-plus…