Sabres Lack Of Offensive Punch A Growing Concern For Ruff

TRENDINGLendeborg shades LukaCanes' murky ACC futureReese, Dream win Game 3Ant spoils Giannis' Heat debutWorld Series previewStory byStory bySabres Lack Of Offensive Punch A Growing Concern For RuffMichael AugelloThu, October 22, 2026 at 9:33 PM UTC·2 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesNo goals? No problem for Sabres and Zach BensonBUFFALO — Zero goals? Don’t sweat it, kid. Keep doing what you’re doing. That’s a not a direct quote, but some words that seem to convey Sabres coach Lindy Ruff’s feelings about Zach Benson’s interesting start this season. Through nine games, Benson, 21, has been one of Ruff’s best players, generating offense, causing chaos around the net and agitating opponents. The diminutive winger has a ...Niagara Gazette, Niagara Falls, N.Y.Sabres’ Latest Loss Exposes Cost Of Constant ComebacksThe Buffalo Sabres‘ season-long problem reared its ugly head again in Wednesday’s 3-1 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers.Heading into Wednesday night’s matchup vs. Philadelphia, Jane McNally of the Sabres team site noted that Buffalo “…trailed by two or more goals in all but one game and have erased two-goal deficits in five games.”That is an […] The post Sabres’ Latest Loss Exposes Cost Of Constant Comebacks appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVY'We Intend To Keep Jack Here For A Long Time': Sabres GM Kekalainen Discusses Quinn's FutureAfter betting on internal improvements from the team's youngsters, Buffalo Sabres GM Jarmo Kekalainen is being rewarded with Jack Quinn's hot start to the season. With Quinn due for a new contract soon, how will the Sabres navigate his future?The Hockey NewsAdvertisementAdvertisementSabres’ Goaltending Decision Comes With An Early-Season ConcernThe Buffalo Sabres look like they are putting their faith in a familiar face at goaltender in a pivotal Wednesday night matchup.It is no secret that Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has regressed early in 2026-27. The Espoo, Finland product may have a 3-2-2 record, but his numbers are nothing to write home about. Still, the Sabres are […] The post Sabres’ Goaltending Decision Comes With An Early-Season Concern appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYThe Ex-Files: How Are Former Sabres Doing? - Atlantic DivisionFormer Sabre Jake McCabe left the Toronto - Columbus game on Tuesday after getting a high stick under his visor from Blue Jackets forward Kent JohnsonThe Hockey News - Buffalo SabresAre The Sabres Playing A Game Of Chicken With Winnipeg On Hellebuyck?Hart and Vezina Trophy winner’s suspension reportedly will end on FridayThe Hockey News - Buffalo SabresBuffalo Sabres vs. Philadelphia Flyers - Lineups, Injury Updates, And Game NotesSabres hoping to get back on the winning track against the struggling FlyersThe Hockey News - Buffalo SabresSabres’ Goalie Trouble Not Going Away Amid Trade RumorsIf the Buffalo Sabres’ current goalies were dominating in the crease this season, maybe the trade rumor mill would feel different. All those reports and fake posts and suggestions that the Sabres are working to get Connor Hellebuyck from the Winnipeg Jets, or even many social media engagement-seekers sharing that a trade is already done […] The post Sabres’ Goalie Trouble Not Going Away Amid Trade Rumors appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYSabres’ Need For Connor Hellebuyck Trade Made Clear AgainThe Buffalo Sabres continue to get underwhelming performances from their goalies. Connor Hellebuyck continues to remain conceptually available for a trade from the Winnipeg Jets. Is the match ever going to get made? That’s a question that Sabres fans continue to ask after a 3-1 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday night in which […] The post Sabres’ Need For Connor Hellebuyck Trade Made Clear Again appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYShould Sabres Lose Out On Hellebuyck Sweepstakes, Here's Who They Should Acquire For Net UpgradeThe Buffalo Sabres need to improve in net, and they may not win the sweepstakes for goalie Connor Hellebuyck. But that doesn't mean there aren't other options out there. And the best option is a certain Minnesota Wild netminderThe Hockey News - Buffalo SabresSabres’ Ryan McLeod Lineup Decision Draws Attention Amid Trade RumorsRyan McLeod is one of a whole list of players who have been rumored as potential pieces to go to the Winnipeg Jets in a trade for goalie Connor Hellebuyck. No deal has been completed yet, but that doesn’t stop any speculation, and so it makes every roster decision the Buffalo Sabres do just one […] The post Sabres’ Ryan McLeod Lineup Decision Draws Attention Amid Trade Rumors appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYCole Knuble scores 2 as Flyers beat Sabres 3-1 for a third straight win(AP) — Rookie forward Cole Knuble scored twice to help the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Buffalo Sabres 3-1 on Wednesday night.Knuble, playing his second career game, scored his first two goals in front of his father, former NHL forward Mike Knuble, who played 1,068 games with five teams.Associated PressCole Knuble Scores First Two NHL Goals in Flyers Win vs. SabresBUFFALO, N.Y. – Cole Knuble scored his first two NHL goals on Wednesday, leading the Philadelphia Flyers (3-6-3) to a […]Philly Hockey NowJets Stumble in Third Straight Loss, Need Answers Before Seven-Game Gauntlet versus Cup ContendersPlagued by key injuries and a freezing offense, Winnipeg searches for a spark from top prospect Brayden Yager before a grueling schedule tests their postseason mettle.The Hockey News - Winnipeg JetsFlyers rookie Cole Knuble scores first 2 career goals in 3-1 victory over Sabres(AP) — Rookie forward Cole Knuble scored twice to help the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Buffalo Sabres 3-1 on Wednesday night.Knuble, playing his second career game, scored his first two goals in front of his father, former NHL forward Mike Knuble, who played 1,068 games with five teams.Associated Press'Maybe Even Better Than That': Maple Leafs' William Nylander Believes Auston Matthews' Level This Season Could Be Higher Than His 70-Goal ChaseToronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews has been off to a hot start this year. He's tied for second in the league in goals and points, and William Nylander thinks his level this season might be higher than when he was chasing 70 goals.The Hockey News - Toronto Maple LeafsWilkes Weekly: Hayes, McGroarty among AHL leadersThe Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins split their two games in Cleveland last weekend, dropping a 4-2 contest and then winning a 6-3 game on the rematch. Overall the Pens are 3-2-1 on the season and among the AHL leaders in goals (25). Pittsburgh GM Kyle Dubas had some insight from his radio show on Oct 14th about […]SB NationAvalanche's Firepower Hasn't Translated Into Enough WinsScoring goals hasn't been much of a problem for the Colorado Avalanche. Translating that offensive production into victories has been a different story. ThrougColorado Avalanche On SISharks' Wennberg Out for Remainder of Current Road TripOn Monday night, San Jose Sharks center Alexander Wennberg suffered an injury against the Toronto Maple Leafs that kept him out of their game the following night in Montreal.The Hockey News - San Jose Sharks