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Sabres’ Patience Could Pay Off as Rivals Make Costly Offseason Moves

While this offseason saw teams throwing money all over the league, the 2025-26 Atlantic Division champion, Buffalo Sabres, held out and guarded their capital.

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Sabres Betting on Jack Quinn This Coming Season

Buffalo Sabres General Manager Jarmo Kekalainen has already had a busy offseason. Though he has made moves to ensure the Sabres are in a position to contend for years to come, some have wondered if he has done enough to make the team better for the 2026-27 season.

Josh Dunne News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / July 23

Former Sabres found new jobs as free agents this summer

In his sixth pro season, forward Josh Dunne finally stuck in the NHL. Other than a one-game stint with the Rochester Americans in October, he spent all year in Buffalo, playing a career-high 34 games as he established himself as a versatile and rugged presence on the Sabres’ fourth line.

NHL News / The Lead / July 22

The Buffalo Sabres Can’t Give up on Acquiring Connor Hellebuyck

Connor Hellebuyck is one of the biggest topics being discussed this offseason. The Vezina and Olympic gold medal winner is reportedly on the trade block.

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The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"

The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Most NHL goals all-time' quiz

Patrick Kane News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / July 20

If the Sabres sign Patrick Kane, would he fit into their identity?

Three weeks after free agency opened and long after the feeding frenzy ended, South Buffalo native Patrick Kane is reportedly considering joining the Sabres or returning to Chicago, where he became an icon while starring for 16 seasons and leading the Blackhawks to three Stanley Cup championships.

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The most underrated player for every NHL franchise

The best player in Washington Capitals history? Alex Ovechkin. The best Red Wing? Gordie Howe or Steve Yzerman…or maybe Nicklas Lidstrom. Some NHL franchises have a clear best player, while others have the proverbial Mount Rushmore of potential choices.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / July 18

5 Must‑Watch Sabres Games For the 2026‑27 Season

The full NHL schedules have been released for all 32 teams, which means it’s officially time to count down to the 2026-27 season. With the first 84-game season ready to take place, the regular season will be starting about 10 days earlier than it has in previous seasons.

Logan Stanley News / The Hockey Writers / July 18

3 Free Agency Fits for Logan Stanley

Logan Stanley was someone who quite a few fans expected to land a contract on the first day of free agency, and now, as July moves along, more than two weeks after free agency opened, he sits waiting for a new deal.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / July 17

Sabres’ Tough Schedule Makes a Fast Start Vitally Important

The offseason has gone well for the Buffalo Sabres so far, and now all the attention has shifted to the release of the 2026-27 schedule. Fans are excited to see how the team will follow up a run that saw them come within a goal of the Eastern Conference Final.

Owen Power News / The Hockey Writers / July 17

Buffalo Sabres 2025-26 Player Report Card: Owen Power

A handful of Buffalo Sabres defenders had some seasons that deserved to be picked apart and scrutinized. Among them, for a few different reasons, is young defender Owen Power, as he completed his fourth full NHL season and had only small improvements to show for it.

Bowen Byram News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 16

When does Bowen Byram return to Buffalo with Blackhawks?

The NHL world will be awaiting the day when the Buffalo Sabres take on the Chicago Blackhawks next season, and all eyes will be on Bowen Byram. The defenseman agreed to terms on a six-year contract with the Blackhawks after playing with the Sabres last season.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / July 16

2026-27 Sabres schedule features early home stand, rugged stretches on road before Christmas

An early five-game home stand, two road contests against the Montreal Canadiens in a five-day span in October and a rigorous stretch in which they play 10 of 12 games on the road in late November and early December are among the highlights of the Buffalo Sabres’ 2026-27 schedule the NHL released Thursday.

NHL News / Yardbarker / July 15

Patrick Kane could be down to two teams, but how much will he help?

Patrick Kane is one of the more prominent NHL free agents still available this summer, and it sounds like he could be choosing between two teams when it comes to his next destination.

Jason Robertson has quietly taken control of the Stars' future

Three-time Stanley Cup champion Steve Yzerman stepping down as GM marks needed leadership change for Red Wings

Five NHL players in danger of negative regression in 2026-27

Five most intriguing NHL home openers

The 'American-born NHL points leaders' quiz

Peyton Krebs News / EasySportz / July 15

Peyton Krebs Settles As an RFA for $4.5M AAV for 4 years

The Buffalo Sabres have agreed to a four-year contract with forward Peyton Krebs, keeping the versatile utility player in Buffalo for the foreseeable future.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 14

Capitals, Sabres team up for minor trade

The Buffalo Sabres and Washington Capitals have already made one significant trade this offseason, with Alex Tuch going from Western New York to the nation’s capital in a sign-and-trade.

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The '250 three-pointer NBA seasons' quiz

The 'Most 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz

The 'NFL yards-per-catch leaders' quiz

The 'Youngest 4K-yard NFL passers' quiz

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / July 14

3 Sabres With Breakout Potential in 2026-27

The NHL turned the page to the new season on July 1, which means training camp will be here before we know it. The Buffalo Sabres have been active in acquiring talent.

Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 13

Buffalo Hires John Davidson As A Senior Advisor

The Buffalo Sabres have hired John Davidson as a senior advisor, the team announced Monday. The 73-year-old reunites with general manager Jarmo Kekäläinen, with whom he worked for the better part of a decade in Columbus.

Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / July 13

Sabres hire John Davidson as senior advisor

The Buffalo Sabres have added John Davidson to their front office as a senior advisor, the club announced Monday afternoon. Davidson, 73, has spent the past two decades working in NHL front offices, including 18 seasons serving as president of hockey operations for the St.

Peyton Krebs News / Field Level Media / July 13

F Peyton Krebs re-signs with Sabres on 4-year, $18M deal

A week after filing for arbitration, forward Peyton Krebs avoided a hearing by signing a four-year, $18 million deal with the Buffalo Sabres on Monday.

Peyton Krebs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 13

Sabres Extend Peyton Krebs After Arbitration

According to Elliotte Friedman, the Buffalo Sabres and Peyton Krebs have settled their arbitration case. Krebs will sign a four-year extension in Buffalo with a $4.5MM cap hit, per Friedman.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 9

Alex Tuch gets real on why he left Sabres for Capitals in free agency

The Buffalo Sabres are coming off a brilliant season in which they finally broke their long playoff drought and won the Atlantic Division crown and a first-round series against the Boston Bruins.

Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / July 9

2026-27 NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown: Buffalo Sabres’ Top 10

Welcome back. It’s time for Daily Faceoff’s third annual NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown, looking at the best all 32 teams have to offer. We’re highlighting the top 10 prospects for every franchise, their biggest strengths and weaknesses and so much more.

Buffalo Sabres News / EasySportz / July 5

Forward or Goalie – Jarmo’s Next Priority in the NHL Offseason

With free agency in full swing and Jarmo Kekäläinen relatively quiet aside from the Bowen Byram trade, the question becomes: what should the Buffalo Sabres prioritize next?

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 / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 24

Sabres sign Zach Benson to a seven-year extension

The Buffalo Sabres have signed forward Zach Benson to a seven-year extension.

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

Chicago Blackhawks acquire Bowen Byram in another blockbuster NHL trade

The 'Active 40-goal NHL seasons' quiz

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

Making sense of the NHL trade landscape after a seismic Tuesday

Have the Senators found their replacement for Brady Tkachuk in William Eklund?

The 'Active 40-goal NHL seasons' quiz

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.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / June 18