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Sabres sign Matt Villalta to one-year contract

The Buffalo Sabres made a move to add to their organizational depth in net on Saturday, as the team announced the signing of goalie Matt Villalta to a one-year contract.

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Buffalo Sabres Sign Matt Villalta

The Buffalo Sabres announced the signing of netminder Matt Villalta to a one-year, two-way contract. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed, nor have they been reported to this point in time.

Prokhor Poltapov News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / July 3

Prospect Prokhor Poltapov could be ‘Swiss Army knife’ for Sabres

BUFFALO – After his contract in the Kontinental Hockey League expires next year, the Sabres expect prospect Prokhor Poltapov to come to North America and immediately jump into their lineup.

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In the history of the NHL Draft, 64 players have been selected No. 1 overall. How many of the can you name in eight minutes?

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Aidan McDonough News / Daily Faceoff / July 2

Sabres sign Aidan McDonough to one-year contract

The Buffalo Sabres are adding a potentially ascending forward to their organization. On Thursday, the Sabres signed winger Aidan McDonough to a one-year, two-way contract.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

Buffalo Sabres News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 2

Sabres’ tumultuous offseason puts them in danger of starting another brutal Stanley Cup Playoffs drought

The Buffalo Sabres traded Alex Tuch in the offseason, the first of a string of moves that befuddled people. Then, they traded Bowen Byram to the Chicago Blackhawks.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / July 1

Sabres make depth signings, trade after free agency opens; Jarmo Kekalainen open to making more moves

BUFFALO – After free agency opened Wednesday, the Sabres stayed pretty quiet, signing four depth players likely ticketed for the minors and trading goalie Devon Levi.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / July 1

Conor Sheary, Trevor Kuntar sign one-year contracts with Sabres

The Buffalo Sabres added some depth help on Wednesday, signing forwards Conor Sheary and Trevor Kuntar to contracts. Sheary, a 34-year-old NHL veteran, will make $850,000 on a one-year deal, while Kuntar will earn $875,000 per season on a two-year pact.

Josh Dunne News / Daily Faceoff / July 1

Capitals sign Josh Dunne to one-year deal

The Washington Capitals announced Wednesday they have signed forward Josh Dunne to a one-year deal worth $850,000. Dunne spent the majority of the 2025-26 season with the Buffalo Sabres, where he scored one goal and added three assists for four points and 38 penalty minutes in 34 games.

Devon Levi News / Daily Faceoff / July 1

Oilers acquire Devon Levi from Sabres for third-round pick

The Edmonton Oilers have acquired goaltender Devon Levi from the Buffalo Sabres, the club announced on social media Wednesday afternoon. In return for Levi, the Oilers sent the Sabres their own third-round pick in the 2028 NHL Draft.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 1

Sabres shed a goalie in trade with Oilers

While the NHL world is focused on NHL Free Agency, trades are still being made for teams to better position themselves for other targets, either in free agency or through other trades.

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Dennis Gilbert News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / July 1

Sabres sign Buffalo’s Dennis Gilbert in free agency

BUFFALO – The Sabres this afternoon brought back a familiar face in free agency, signing defenseman Dennis Gilbert to a one-year, one-way contract worth $850,000.

Bowen Byram News / The Hockey Writers / July 1

Blackhawks Sign Bowen Byram to a 6-Year Contract Extension

On June 23, the Chicago Blackhawks traded the fourth overall pick and some change to the Buffalo Sabres for defenseman Bowen Byram. With that fourth pick, the Sabres selected a defender, Daxon Rudolph.

Bowen Byram News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 1

Blackhawks finalizing extension with Bowen Byram

Given that the Chicago Blackhawks parted with the fourth and 45th overall picks of the 2026 NHL Draft, along with defenseman Louis Crevier, it immediately became a priority to sign Bowen Byram to a long-term extension as soon as they could.

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Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / June 30

Grading The Sabres’ 2026 Draft Picks

It has been a few days since the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, where the Buffalo Sabres added to the next generation of young future players to don the blue and gold.

Buffalo Sabres News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 30

The forward Sabres are ‘actively dangling’ in trade talks

The Buffalo Sabres just completed a fantastic NHL season, making the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time in 15 years. This offseason, Buffalo is looking at ways to improve.

Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / June 30

Sabres promote, hire multiple former NHLers to staff

The Buffalo Sabres have made some changes and additions to their hockey operations staff. On Tuesday, the team announced that Stacey Roest has been promoted from pro scout to director of player personnel, as well as general manager of the Rochester Americans, the Sabres’ American Hockey League affiliate.

Beck Malenstyn News / Field Level Media / June 29

Sabres re-sign F Beck Malenstyn to 6-year, $17.5-million deal

The Buffalo Sabres re-signed forward Beck Malenstyn to a six-year, $17.5 million deal on Monday, two days before he was set to become a free agent. Malenstyn, 28, was acquired from the Washington Capitals ahead of the 2024-25 season.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / June 29

Sabres’ Kekalainen Pulling Off Impressive Balancing Act

The Buffalo Sabres have turned their organization around in a relatively short period of time. What was once considered a feeder system to the league’s winners has now become a place where players want to go.

Josh Dunne News / The Hockey Writers / June 29

Buffalo Sabres 2025-26 Player Grades: Josh Dunne

The Buffalo Sabres easily exceeded expectations during the 2025-26 season. In addition to ending their 15-year playoff drought, they also captured the Atlantic Division crown in the face of fierce competition from the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Montreal Canadiens.

Devon Levi News / NHL Trade Talk / June 30

Report: Oilers eyed Devon Levi trade before talks fell through

The Edmonton Oilers conducted serious research into Buffalo Sabres goaltender Devon Levi over the weekend, but a deal never materialized, according to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.

Beck Malenstyn News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 29

Sabres Extend Beck Malenstyn

The Buffalo Sabres are finalizing a long-term agreement with one of their bottom-six forwards for the past two seasons accoring to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman.

Buffalo Sabres News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 29

Sabres re-sign depth forward to $18 million deal

The Buffalo Sabres secured one of their pending free agents before the opening of free agency by agreeing to a six-year, $18 million contract with forward Beck Malenstyn, according to Elliotte Friedman.

Buffalo Sabres News / Ball Exclusives / June 26

Sabres select Rudolph fourth overall

The Buffalo Sabres have selected defenseman Daxon Rudolph fourth overall. The Sabres acquired the pick from the Chicago Blackhawks in the Bowen Byram trade days before the draft.

Zach Benson News / Field Level Media / June 25

Sabres sign F Zach Benson to $54.5M deal through 2032-33

The Buffalo Sabres signed 21-year-old forward Zach Benson to a seven-year, $52.5 million deal, keeping him from becoming a restricted free agent. Instead, Benson now is under contract through the 2032-33 season, the club announced Wednesday night.

NHL News / Yardbarker / June 24

Latest moves show Capitals still believe title window is open

Jordan Kyrou, Alex Tuch moves show Capitals still believe title window is open

The Washington Capitals are not messing around this offseason, and they are making it very clear that they still see themselves as Stanley Cup contenders in the very near future.

Capitals deal Connor McMichael, 16th pick to Blues for Jordan Kyrou

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Alex Tuch News / NHL Trade Talk / June 24

Eastern Contender Looking at Sign-And-Trade as Alex Tuch Confirmed To Be Leaving Sabres

The Buffalo Sabres appear to be heading toward a significant roster change this offseason, with veteran forward Alex Tuch reportedly not expected to re-sign with the organization.

Bowen Byram News / NHL Trade Talk / June 23

Sabres Might Flip No. 4 Pick from Byram Trade for Impact Player

The Buffalo Sabres acquired the No. 4 pick in the NHL Draft when they moved Bowen Byram to the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday. But don’t expect the Sabres to hold onto that pick, if they can help it.