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Bowen Byram News / Daily Faceoff / June 18
Report: ‘Multiple teams’ exploring trade for Sabres’ Bowen Byram
The Buffalo Sabres are coming off their first Stanley Cup Playoff appearance in well over a decade, but a loss in the second round to the Montreal Canadiens
Bowen Byram News / NHL Trade Talk / June 18
Bowen Byram Suddenly Becomes Top Option on Trade Market After Issue with Sabres
According to a report by TSN’s Darren Dreger, “Multiple teams exploring a trade with the Buffalo Sabres involving Dman, Bo Byram.” He adds, “Byram has 1 yr left on his contract before becoming an unrestricted Free Agent.
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?
Michael Kesselring News / Inside The Rink / June 18
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.
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 / The Hockey Writers / June 17
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.
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.
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.
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.
Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / June 11
In 1989, Rick Dudley fought to bring a relatively unknown coach named John Tortorella to the Buffalo Sabres
Rick Dudley said he had no idea what he would’ve done if the Sabres had said no. John Tortorella had been his right-hand man, serving as an assistant coach alongside him with the New Haven Knighthawks, the Los Angeles Kings’ top affiliate.
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.
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.
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 / 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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