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Which Sabres Players Could Put the NHL on Notice This Season?

Every season, there are always a few players around the league who have a breakout season and “put the league on notice”. Last season, we saw it with players like Connor McMichael and Aliaksei Protas of the Washington Capitals, who both put up career highs, helping the team to the Metropolitan Division title.

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J.J. Peterka Might’ve Found His Forever Home in Utah

J.J. Peterka was in Spain when he got the call. For weeks, he had been in trade rumors after refusing to sign a deal with the Buffalo Sabres. Peterka was a restricted free agent, which gave him some control over where he could end up.

Luke Osburn News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / July 10

In USHL star Luke Osburn, Sabres might have special defense prospect

BUFFALO – Rochester Americans coach Mike Leone understands talking about a prospect in the same breath as a current or former NHL star can create unrealistic expectations.

Bowen Byram News / Daily Faceoff / July 10

Is Sabres’ Bo Byram being overrated this summer?

Bowen Byram and the Buffalo Sabres aren’t having the friendliest of summers and are set to head to salary arbitration after the Sabres elected to file

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Can you name every winner of the Hart Trophy, which honors the most valuable player in the NHL, since 1983?

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Brycen Martin News / Inside The Rink / July 10

ECHL: Brycen Martin Heads Overseas

Trois-Rivières Lions defenseman Brycen Martin is heading overseas to Denmark to join the Aalborg Pirates. This isn’t the first time he’s gone overseas, as he played ten games in Poland, putting up a goal and four assists during the 2020-21 season.

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The 25 greatest American-born hockey players of all-time

Hockey might be the official sport of Canada, but the United States has also produced some elite talent. With that in mind, here's our list of the 25 best U.S.-born players, listed in alphabetical order.

Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / July 9

2025-26 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 / Last Word On Sports / July 9

Summer Series: Buffalo Sabres Defining Moment

Hockey and sports in general can be broken down into moments. Some moments are bigger than others and chart the course of a franchise and an entire league.

Alex Lyon News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / July 8

Four years ago, Sabres goalie Alex Lyon ignited NHL career by evolving: ‘Found another level of desperation’

The genesis of the Alex Lyon you’ve seen over the past four seasons – the goalie who won the Calder Cup, earned critical late-season victories for the Florida Panthers and played so well for the Detroit Red Wings that the Buffalo Sabres awarded him a two-year contract – can be traced to the 2021 offseason.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / July 8

3 Remaining Free Agent Targets for the Sabres

The offseason progresses on, and the Buffalo Sabres have yet to make a meaningful free agent signing. As all of the top talent has been swept up by top teams, they are left with what remains after the first week to sort through and decide which players could be of value to their roster.

Bowen Byram News / Athlon Sports / July 8

Sabres Facing Pressure Following Bowen Byram's Contract Decision

The Buffalo Sabres have entered a delicate phase with defenseman Bowen Byram following their decision to get the player to arbitration. As NHL insider

Ryan McLeod News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 7

Grading Ryan McLeod’s 4-year, $20 million contract extension with Sabres

The Buffalo Sabres signed forward Ryan McLeod to a four-year contract extension on July 1, which carries a $5 million cap hit. McLeod will turn 26 years old in September and was acquired from the Edmonton Oilers last offseason.

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Superstar athletes whose careers ended with a whimper

Let's take a look at some great careers that ended on less than stellar notes.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / July 7

Until the Sabres Fix Their Culture, Nothing Else Matters

The Buffalo Sabres have been in a constant cycle of drafting, developing, and trading young players, which often results in those players becoming key pieces to a Stanley Cup champion team; Jack Eichel, Sam Reinhart, Brandon Montour, Evan Rodrigues, to name a few.

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / July 7

Sabres’ Bowen Byram, Mammoth’s Jack McBain Heading to Arbitration

The Buffalo Sabres and Utah Mammoth will be heading to salary arbitration. Each team opted into the arbitration process to help resolve outstanding contract negotiations with top restricted free agents.

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Buffalo Sabres News / Last Word On Sports / July 7

NHL Rumours: Finding a Resolution for the Buffalo Sabres Young Defenceman

If you want drama, and you’re a fan of hockey, we at Last Word On Hockey have your summertime fix. Today’s NHL Rumours brings all the goods from a busy summer signing season.

Buffalo Sabres News / Athlon Sports / July 7

Elliotte Friedman Explains Implications of Sabres' Move on Bowen Byram

The Buffalo Sabres have taken a calculated risk with defenseman Bowen Byram, whose contract expired on July 1, turning him into a restricted free agent.

Bowen Byram News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 6

Sabres make move to prevent Bowen Byram offer sheet

The Buffalo Sabres have had a relatively quiet offseason. Despite missing the playoffs for the 14th consecutive season, they did not make many wholesale changes to their roster.

Buffalo Sabres News / Blade of Steel / July 6

Buffalo Sabres Make Shocking Decision on Bowen Byram, per Elliotte Friedman

Bowen Byram's future in the NHL is uncertain at best, and now the team have made a shock decision regarding Byram as they have opted for arbitration, another twist in the tale of the Byram situation this off-season.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / July 6

Sabres, Mammoth elect salary arbitration with Bowen Byram, Jack McBain

Two teams have elected for salary arbitration with their restricted free agents. According to Sportsnet insider Elliotte Friedman, the Buffalo Sabres have elected for arbitration with defenseman Bowen Byram, and the Utah Mammoth with center Jack McBain.

Bowen Byram News / House of Hockey / July 5

Bowen Byram Refuses Salary Arbitration: Remains Offer-Sheet Eligible

Buffalo Sabres defenseman Bowen Byram, who has been heavily involved in trade talks, did not file for salary arbitration and remains a RFA. Multiple players

Buffalo Sabres News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 3

2 players Sabres must trade in 2025 NHL offseason

The Buffalo Sabres have missed the playoffs in 14 consecutive seasons. Even with Lindy Ruff back behind the bench and some solid players on the roster, they were not even close in 2024-25.

Ryan McLeod News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 1

Sabres keep RFA center with a four-year contract

After an impressive first year with the Sabres, Buffalo is making sure he is with the team for the foreseeable future.

Sabres re-sign Ryan Johnson to three-year contract

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Ryan Johnson News / Daily Faceoff / July 1

Sabres re-sign Ryan Johnson to three-year contract

On Tuesday, the Buffalo Sabres announced the team has re-signed defenseman Ryan Johnson to a three-year contract. The deal is a two-way contract for next season, and a one-way for the remaining two years.