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NHL News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / June 15
Sabres lose Rochester Amerks assistant coach to Blues 
Vinny Prospal, who spent the last three seasons as an assistant coach with the Rochester Americans, has joined Jim Montgomery’s staff as an assistant with the St.
Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / June 15
Sabres Weekly: Dahlin Named To NHL Second All-Star Team, Owen Power Rumors & More
Here is the Buffalo Sabres’ weekly news, rumors and the latest reports for the week of June 15 – 21, 2026. The NHL announced their All-Star Teams and All-Rookie Teams last week.
Jason Zucker News / The Hockey Writers / June 15
Buffalo Sabres 2025-26 Player Grades: Jason Zucker
Though the Carolina Hurricanes only just recently hoisted the Stanley Cup, the offseason has long since been underway for the Buffalo Sabres. Wild trade scenarios have already begun floating out there, and the team is no doubt focused on the draft coming up in a few weeks.
The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz
The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?
Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / June 13
Sabres Draft Target: Adam Goljer
The 2026 NHL Entry Draft is set to take place in Buffalo, New York, from June 26 – 27 at KeyBank Center. It’s the first time that the draft is being held in Buffalo since the 2016 Draft, when the Toronto Maple Leafs selected Auston Matthews first overall.
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.
Jack Quinn News / The Hockey Writers / June 12
Buffalo Sabres 2025-26 Player Grades: Jack Quinn
This offseason will be a pivotal one for the Buffalo Sabres. They will need to fill a big void and have to find a way to bring important depth pieces back.
Michael Kesselring News / The Hockey Writers / June 11
Buffalo Sabres 2025-26 Player Report Card: Michael Kesselring
It was a tough and overall disappointing season for Michael Kesselring, as expectations were high coming into the start of the season. He was supposed
Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / June 10
Sabres 2026 Draft Target: Brooks Rogowski
The 2026 NHL Draft is three weeks away and will take place in Buffalo, New York, for the first time since 2016, when the Toronto Maple Leafs selected Auston Matthews first overall.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / June 9
Maple Leafs top free-agent forward targets this summer
The Toronto Maple Leafs are heading into an offseason where things are probably going to look different in a few areas of the roster.
Alex Tuch News / The Hockey Writers / June 9
Sabres Weekly: Tuch Will Test Free Agency, Combine Wraps Up & More
Here is the Buffalo Sabres weekly news, rumors and reports for the week of June 8-14, 2026. Free agency is just a little over three weeks away, and from what it sounds like, it’s becoming more likely that Alex Tuch will end up walking to free agency and testing the market.
Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / June 8
Buffalo Sabres 2025-26 Player Grades: Alex Tuch
The 2025-26 season has almost wrapped, but the Buffalo Sabres are already getting a head start on 2026-27. They have a few important decisions to make, one of those being a potentially big trade that could build even more momentum going into next season.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / June 8
Four initial observations from 2026 NHL Draft Combine
It was another sunndy day at the LECOM Harborcenter in Buffalo as NHL Draft prospects and media pundits descended on the city for another year of the NHL Combine.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / June 7
NHL Rumours: McKenna Going First, Pavelski Coaching Leafs & Tuch Leaving Buffalo
In today’s NHL rumour rundown, we start off with the Toronto Maple Leafs and how selecting Gavin McKenna first overall is becoming a clearer choice. Next, we stick with Toronto and look at how Joe Pavelski has seemingly entered the race for the head coaching position.
NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 6
Gerry Meehan Passes Away At 79
Former Buffalo Sabres captain and general manager Gerry Meehan passed away at the age of 79 on Friday. Meehan played through 10 seasons in the NHL between 1968 and 1979.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / June 6
Former NHL player, executive Gerry Meehan passes away at 79
Gerry Meehan, who most notably played with and managed the Buffalo Sabres during his decades-long career in the hockey world, died Friday at age 79. The Sabres announced the news of his death in a social media post on Saturday morning, along with a career retrospective posted on their official website.
Lindy Ruff News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 3
No Hardware Required: Lindy Ruff’s Amazing Season Behind The Bench In Buffalo
On December 8, the Buffalo Sabres sat 30th in the NHL in points percentage and dead last in the Eastern Conference at 11-14-4. The playoff drought that had defined the franchise for more than a decade looked like it would stretch to a fifteenth year.
NHL News / Yardbarker / June 3
Lightning's Jon Cooper finally named Coach of the Year, but it doesn't feel right
Tampa Bay Lightning head coach Jon Cooper was announced as the winner of the 2025-26 Jack Adams Award, giving him his first Coach of the Year honor.
Zach Benson News / NHL Rumors / June 1
NHL Rumors: Zach Benson, Flames, and Offer Sheets
Matthew Fairburn of The Athletic: So, Zach Benson is going to get paid. The question now becomes how much? This is for a few reasons, along with Benson being a core piece.
Konsta Helenius News / Daily Faceoff / May 31
Helenius leads Finland to 2026 IIHF World Championship gold over Switzerland
Finland has won gold for the third time since 2019 and the fifth time ever after beating Switzerland 1-0 on Sunday at the 2026 IIHF Men’s World Championship in Zurich.
Jake Richard News / Daily Faceoff / May 28
Sabres sign Jake Richard to two-year, entry-level contract
The Buffalo Sabres announced Thursday they signed forward Jake Richard to a two-year, entry-level contract. The 21-year-old spent the 2025-26 season in the NCAA with the University of Connecticut, where in 38 games he scored 10 goals and added 17 assists for 27 points.
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.
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.
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.
Alex Newhook News / Yardbarker / May 18
Sabres add to Buffalo's painful playoff misery with overtime Game 7 loss to Canadiens
No one does misery like Buffalo.
Buffalo Sabres News / Larry Brown Sports / May 18
Buffalo Sabres have unusual way of dealing with their home struggles
Home ice has not been much of an advantage for the Buffalo Sabres during the NHL Playoffs this season. Now that they are facing a crucial Game 7 at home, they are responding by trying to make it feel like a road game.
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