The Sabres' slow start is raising media conjecture about a possible sell-off of talent, while some observers still wonder if the Canadiens have a shot at landing Sidney Crosby.

Buffalo Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff captured the essence of what his team's brand of hockey is about before facing the Montreal Canadiens.

MONTREAL – A late comeback bid fell short as the Buffalo Sabres lost 4-2 to the Montreal Canadiens on Monday at Bell Centre.

During this past off-season, former Buffalo Sabres forward Jeff Skinner signed a one-year, $3 million contract with the San Jose Sharks. This was after he spent the 2024-25 season with the Edmonton Oilers, where he recorded 16 goals, 13 assists, 29 points, and a plus-1 rating in 72 games.

The Buffalo Sabres visit the Montreal Canadiens after Josh Doan scored two goals in the Sabres' 3-0 win over the Florida Panthers

How to watch the NHL game between the Buffalo Sabres and the Detroit Red Wings, as well as puck drop time and team news.

Josh Doan scored two power-play goals, Alex Lyon made 32 saves and the Buffalo Sabres beat the Florida Panthers 3-0.

Richard was ranked #85 in the Hockey News Top 100 NCAA players to watch and has three assists in four games this season. If he has another good year with the Huskies, the Sabres will need to get the young forward under contract, otherwise they risk him becoming an unrestricted free agent after his senior season.