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Sharks & Sabres Swap First Round Picks, Sharks Get Kesselring

The San Jose Sharks and Buffalo Sabres agreed to trade this afternoon in a surprising swap. The Sabres are receiving the 20th overall pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft from the Sharks.

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Sharks Acquire Kesselring and 27th Pick From Sabres For 20th Pick

The San Jose Sharks have acquired right-handed defenseman Michael Kesselring and the 27th overall draft pick from the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for the 20th overall draft pick in this year’s draft.

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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?

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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.

Michael Kesselring News / Daily Faceoff / June 17

Sabres trade Michael Kesselring to Sharks, swap first-round picks

The Buffalo Sabres have traded defenseman Michael Kesselring to the San Jose Sharks in a deal involving multiple draft picks, the club announced Wednesday afternoon.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 17

Sabres pull off trade to move up in 2026 NHL Draft after magical season

According to a team press release, the Buffalo Sabres have moved up in the draft.

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Noah Ostlund News / The Hockey Writers / June 17

Buffalo Sabres 2025-26 Player Grades: Noah Ostlund

Looking back on the 2025-26 season, Buffalo Sabres fans feel optimistic. There will be plenty of time think about what comes next, but for now, we take a look back at each player’s season and how they fared.

Rasmus Dahlin News / The Hockey Writers / June 16

Buffalo Sabres 2025-26 Player Report Card: Rasmus Dahlin

If there was anyone who was going to be the leader of the Buffalo Sabres when they broke their record- long playoff drought, it was deservedly so Rasmus Dahlin.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / June 16

NHL Rumors: Sabres have some questions that need answering; Blues should hang on to Colton Parayko unless someone overpays

Rachel Leni of the Buffalo Sabres: Questions entering the offseason. 1. Do the Buffalo Sabres keep their No. 27 pick in the draft? The Sabres lack experience at center, but not numbers at center.

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.

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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.

Buffalo Sabres News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 12

Sabres rumors: Insider floats Owen Power trade scenario if Alex Tuch isn’t re-signed

For the first time since 2011, the Buffalo Sabres qualified for the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and gave their fans at KeyBank Centre an electric atmosphere as they dispatched the Boston Bruins in the Eastern Conference Quarterfinal in six games.

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

Alex Tuch News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 11

Sabres rumors: Alex Tuch ‘more and more likely’ headed to free agency

The Buffalo Sabres finally broke their playoff drought this year, but may be losing one of their key pieces. Alex Tuch and the Sabres have not agreed to a contract, and it seems that the forward will be testing free agency.

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.

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.

Three-time Stanley Cup champion 'likely' to retire from NHL

NHL superstar named grand marshal for NASCAR race in Michigan

Hurricanes' top line is getting chances, not results. What’s wrong?

Golden Knights took advantage of Hurricanes’ systems in Game 1

Could the Montreal Canadiens sell high on Jakub Dobes?

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.

Buffalo Sabres News / Stadium Rant / May 28

Buffalo Sabres Juggle Their RFAs and UFAs In The Offseason

Despite seeing the end of their season, having lost round two to the Montreal Canadiens, the Buffalo Sabres’ work has just begun. Sure, they’re done with rebuilding, but the Buffalo team has a list of unrestricted free agents and restricted free agents.

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 / 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 Game 7 loss

Sabres add to Buffalo's painful playoff misery with overtime Game 7 loss to Canadiens

No one does misery like Buffalo.

Alex Newhook, Canadiens find Game 7 success again

Sabres have unusual way of dealing with their home struggles

Oilers receive permission to interview former Leafs coach Craig Berube

Wild goaltender Filip Gustavsson to undergo hip surgery

Report: PWHL to announce San Jose expansion club

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.