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Former Buffalo Sabres top pick is getting one last shot with the Calgary Flames

The 2016 NHL Draft is one of those classic "what ifs" for the Buffalo Sabres, and it is headlined by Alexander Nylander, who was selected eighth overall that year.

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Can the Sabres still find a way to land Connor Hellebuyck after his trade request?

Connor Hellebuyck's name is back in the news after his agent went public with his trade request. After that, there was a report from NHL insider Chris Johnston that the star goalie is willing to accept a trade to "various teams" rather than demanding a move to a specific club, which sometimes happens when someone has a no-movement clause.

Buffalo Sabres News / Sabre Noise / August 28

Buffalo Sabres have an intriguing PTO target as NHL rumor mill heats up

Although the Buffalo Sabres don't currently have a need for another forward ahead of the 2026-27 NHL season, that could change if the front office pulls off a blockbuster trade for Winnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck before the start of training camp.

Jordan Greenway News / Sabre Noise / August 28

Top options to replace Jordan Greenway on the Sabres penalty kill in 2026-27

Training camp on the ice is almost here for the NHL and the Buffalo Sabres. There is a lot of questions to answer as they hope to make the postseason for the second straight time.

Connor Hellebuyck News / Sabre Noise / August 28

NHL Rumors: Sabres still have 'serious interest' in Connor Hellebuyck trade

The Buffalo Sabres tried to acquire goaltender Connor Hellebuyck ahead of the 2026 NHL Draft but the Winnipeg Jets' asking price, which initially included rising star Zach Benson and later centered around the No.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

Ryan Johnson News / The Hockey Writers / August 28

Sabres Need to Decide What to Do With Ryan Johnson

The Buffalo Sabres have gone through a lot of prospects over recent years. Some of them graduated to the NHL for being fairly good at what they do, while others were moved to new teams since they either grew out of the Sabres system or there was no longer room for them.

Buffalo Sabres News / Sabre Noise / August 28

3 Sabres who need to prove last season's playoff run wasn't a fluke

The Buffalo Sabres did more than just kick the door down last season, as they ended their lengthy playoff drought by not only making it to the dance but winning the Atlantic Division to do it.

Connor Hellebuyck News / Sabre Noise / August 28

5 Sabres trade candidates to clear cap space for Connor Hellebuyck

The Connor Hellebuyck rumors have picked up with the Winnipeg Jets making his desire to be traded public. Around the NHL Draft, the Buffalo Sabres were often connected to Hellebuyck, and there is no reason to think that Jarmo Kekalainen won't continue trying to get a trade done for the goalie.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / August 27

Sabres Have One of the NHL’s Most Enviable Long-Term Cores

After missing out on 14 straight postseasons, the Buffalo Sabres have returned to form in a big way. They won 50 games in 2025-26 with a young roster, then went out and acquired the fourth-overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft.

Connor Hellebuyck News / Sabre Noise / August 27

Why Connor Hellebuyck trade chatter could suddenly heat up for Buffalo Sabres

The trade rumors around Connor Hellebuyck have continued to drag on and the latest update is why, even as we approach training camp, there is still a chance for the Buffalo Sabres to make a splash.

Buffalo Sabres News / Sabre Noise / August 26

Underrated Buffalo Sabres prospect described as 'second-pairing eraser'

Buffalo Sabres prospect Adam Kleber, who's set to play his junior season at the University of Minnesota Duluth in 2026-27, is exactly the type of young player who tends to get overlooked: a defensive defenseman who's never going to produce gaudy point totals.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Buffalo Sabres News / Sabre Noise / August 26

Sabres trade selected as one of the 'most impactful' NHL offseason moves

Buffalo Sabres general manager Jarmo Kekalainen opened the offseason with hope of signing defenseman Bowen Byram to a long-term contract extension. Once it became clear that wasn't possible, he changed course in a highly effective way.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / August 26

Sabres’ Prospects Facing Important Developmental Season

Projecting the coming Buffalo Sabres season is a tough endeavor. They lost a pair of key veteran contributors but have three outstanding young players ready to step into larger roles throughout the lineup.

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Buffalo Sabres News / Sabre Noise / August 26

Sabres have nothing to lose by bringing former first-rounder to camp on PTO

The Buffalo Sabres could certainly use some more depth on the roster. Well, that’s true for just about every team in the league. While almost every club is looking to find cost-effective options to round out their lineups, there’s one particular name out there that could make sense for the Sabres.

Buffalo Sabres News / Sabre Noise / August 26

How the Sabres built something that other successful NHL teams cannot replicate

When a team goes through a playoff drought as long as the Buffalo Sabres had, it is tough to convince players to join their team. For that reason, the Sabres were regularly on players' no-trade lists, and when it came time to make a move, the options would be limited.

Konsta Helenius News / Sabre Noise / August 26

Agent reveals the turning point that got Konsta Helenius on the Sabres roster

There may not be a player with more excitement around them entering the season on the Buffalo Sabres than Konsta Helenius. The former first-round pick got a taste of the NHL with nine regular-season games, but it was the latter part of the series against the Montreal Canadiens that has fans excited.

Buffalo Sabres News / Sabre Noise / August 25

Former Sabres keep landing with the same division opponent in a puzzling trend

The Boston Bruins were bounced from the playoffs by the Buffalo Sabres in the first round last season. While the Bruins can't exactly follow the old adage

Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / August 21

2026-27 NHL team preview: Buffalo Sabres

(Players marked with Xs on jersey have not chosen their numbers for 2026-27 yet, according to the team) They finally did it. After 15 long, painful years, the Buffalo Sabres made the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Stiven Sardarian News / Daily Faceoff / August 17

Hurricanes acquire Stiven Sardarian from Sabres

The defending Stanley Cup champions are adding a young forward to their organization. On Monday, the Carolina Hurricanes acquired winger Stiven Sardarian from the Buffalo Sabres.

Buffalo Sabres News / NHL Rumors / August 14

2026-27 Buffalo Sabres Season Preview

The Buffalo Sabres enter the 2026–27 season with a reshaped roster after a breakout 2025–26 campaign that ended their playoff drought. The offseason saw them part ways with key veterans and retool around a younger, more cost-effective core, prioritizing long-term flexibility over short-term splashes.

Buffalo Sabres News / NHL Rumors / August 17