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Contract Talks For Alex Tuch To Resume In Next Couple Of Weeks

Heading into the playoffs, all talks of a new contract for Sabres winger Alex Tuch were put on hold, something that is fairly commonplace to not serve as a distraction in the midst of a postseason run. Now that Buffalo has been eliminated, those conversations can resume.

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3 Sabres trade candidates after heartbreaking Game 7 Canadiens loss

The Buffalo Sabres may have seen their 2025-26 season end in abrupt fashion when they lost the seventh game of their second-round series to the Montreal Canadiens in overtime, but that does not take anything away from the team’s season-long accomplishments.

Colten Ellis News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / May 24

After keeping Colten Ellis, Sabres open to using three goalies again: ‘It worked’

BUFFALO – It felt like goalie Colten Ellis’ stay here would be brief. Perhaps after filling the backup role for a couple of weeks as Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen recovered from an injury, the Sabres would place the rookie back on waivers or trade him.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / May 24

Buffalo Sabres’ Plan for the 2026 Offseason

The Buffalo Sabres’ magical season has come to an end after a back-and-forth series against the Montreal Canadiens, where they were defeated in the second round in seven games.

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How many of the active NHL players with at least 300 goals in their career can you name in six minutes?

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Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / May 23

3 Sabres Players That Just Were Not Ready for the Playoffs

The Buffalo Sabres had an incredible season in 2025-26, and nothing can take that away from them. No matter how the season ended, and how things may still taste a little sour from not reaching the heights they wanted, they still had a lot of great things go on during the season and in the playoffs.

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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.

Lindy Ruff News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / May 22

Sabres’ Jarmo Kekalainen, Lindy Ruff established strong relationship before new contract

BUFFALO – Jarmo Kekalainen established a strong relationship with coach Lindy Ruff long before the Sabres promoted him to general manager. Following his arrival one year ago as a senior advisor to former GM Kevyn Adams, Kekalainen spent every day with the Sabres, even participating in coaches meetings.

Devon Levi News / NHL Trade Talk / May 22

Sabres Likely Ready to Move On: Levi to Wind Up with Division Rival?

As per a report by Kevin Weekes, the Buffalo Sabres are open to the idea of moving on from goaltender Devon Levi, and if they do, the Ottawa Senators could be interested.

Alex Tuch News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 22

The 2 players not named Alex Tuch Sabres GM is prioritizing signing to long-term extensions

Coming off a heartbreaking Game 7 loss to the Montreal Canadiens, the Buffalo Sabres have a lot of work to do with a tight salary cap. With Alex Tuch seeking a new contract, Sabers general manager Jarmo Kekäläinen is also looking to extend long-term contracts to 2 other players, according to Matthew Fairburn of The Athletic.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Lead / May 22

Notable Standouts and Disappointments in the Sabres’ Playoff Run

The Buffalo Sabres’ season came to an abrupt end when Alex Newhook scored the Game 7 overtime goal to bring the Montreal Canadiens to the Eastern Conference Finals.

Alex Tuch News / Daily Faceoff / May 21

Will Alex Tuch stay with the Sabres?

Since the Buffalo Sabres have been eliminated from the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the big question on everyone’s mind is whether or not forward Alex Tuch will re-sign with the team.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / May 21

3 Sabres Who May Not Be Back in 2026-27

The lights have only just recently gone out on the 2025-26 Buffalo Sabres season, but it is never too early to look ahead. The Sabres have already taken proactive measures to ensure continued success by re-signing head coach Lindy Ruff to a new two-year pact.

Kevyn Adams News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 21

Former Sabres GM Kevyn Adams has no hard feelings following electric playoff run

Kevyn Adams was fired as general manager of the Buffalo Sabres last December, but he’s still thrilled to see the franchise having success without him. The Sabres enjoyed their best campaign in almost two decades in 2025-26, winning the Atlantic Division before suffering a heartbreaking Game 7 overtime loss to the Montreal Canadiens in Round 2.

Lindy Ruff News / EasySportz / May 21

Sabres Lock In Ruff After Playoff Return

The Sabres didn’t just bring back Lindy Ruff — they sent a message. After 14 years without a playoff appearance, the franchise is back in the hunt. And Ruff?

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Buffalo Sabres News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 21

The injury Sabres’ Tage Thompson was playing through in Stanley Cup Playoffs

The Buffalo Sabres were eliminated in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs by the Montreal Canadiens. It was Buffalo’s first time in the postseason since 2011, and they beat the Boston Bruins in the first round.

Owen Power News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 20

Sabres GM reveals painful injury Owen Power played through in Canadiens series

The season for the Buffalo Sabres, which experienced one of the more remarkable turnarounds in recent NHL memory starting in mid-December, came to a painful close on Sunday evening on home ice at KeyBank Center.

Lindy Ruff News / NHL Trade Talk / May 20

Sabres Say Lindy Ruff Extension a 'No Brainer', But Coach Had to Make a Stop First

The Buffalo Sabres have signed Lindy Ruff to a two-year contract extension through the 2027-28 season. It was a move GM Jarmo Kekalainen called a “no-brainer.” Kekalianen said they first had conversations about an extension in Los Angeles.

Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 20

Buffalo Sabres reward HC Lindy Ruff with contract extension

Ruff’s contract was set to expire this summer, so in signing him, the team has ensured he will return as their head coach for next season and beyond.

The Sabres’ magic run is over. How do they sustain it going forward?

Rasmus Dahlin had a vulgar reaction to Sabres’ Game 7 downfall

Unrestricted free agent Alex Tuch may have played final game in Sabres uniform

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Alex Tuch News / Daily Faceoff / May 20

‘I don’t know the future’: Sabres’ Alex Tuch addresses pending contract negotiations

A pending unrestricted free agent is discussing his potential future in Western New York. When speaking to the media at the team’s end-of-season availability, Buffalo Sabres forward Alex Tuch was asked about whether he would be back next season.

Buffalo Sabres News / NHL Trade Talk / May 19

Insider Reports Sabres and Former Top Prospect Parting Ways

The Buffalo Sabres’ goaltending fell apart when they needed it most in the second round against the Montreal Canadiens. Lindy Ruff’s team was getting strong play from Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, Alex Lyon, and Colten Ellis all season, but it all fell apart for Luukkonen and Lyon against the Habs.

Rasmus Dahlin News / Larry Brown Sports / May 21

Rasmus Dahlin had a vulgar reaction to Sabres’ Game 7 downfall

The Buffalo Sabres’ run in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs is over, and it ended in such a painful fashion. Sabres star defenseman Rasmus Dahlin’s vulgar reaction to his team’s series loss against the Montreal Canadiens summed it all up.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 18