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Sabres Sign Zach Benson To A Seven-Year Extension

The Buffalo Sabres have signed forward Zach Benson to a seven-year extension carrying a $7.5MM AAV, the team announced. The deal runs through 2032-33 and locks up the 21-year-old winger, who was set to hit restricted free agency this summer coming off his entry-level contract.

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Reports: Sabres' Alex Tuch going to Caps in sign-and-trade

Prolific goal-scorer Alex Tuch will move from the Buffalo Sabres to the Washington Capitals via a sign-and-trade agreement, according to reports by The Athletic and ESPN.

Buffalo Sabres News / NHL Trade Talk / June 24

Are the Sabres Ready to Make the Move Nobody Expects?

In a recent interview, the Real Kyper and Bourne panel discussion was basically about one question: Should the Buffalo Sabres seriously consider using a high pick (even fourth overall) to try to get Connor Hellebuyck from the Winnipeg Jets?

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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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Connor Hellebuyck News / Daily Faceoff / June 24

Could Sabres acquire Connor Hellebuyck with newly added fourth-overall pick?

The Buffalo Sabres and Chicago Blackhawks caught the attention of the rest of the league with a massive trade Tuesday night, as the Sabres sent defenseman Bowen Byram and forward Jordan Greenway to the Blackhawks in exchange for the No.

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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.

Alex Tuch News / The Hockey Writers / June 24

Capitals Acquire Alex Tuch in Sign-and-Trade with Sabres

News broke Wednesday (June 24) afternoon that the Washington Capitals and the Buffalo Sabres were finalizing a sign-and-trade for winger Alex Tuch, including an 8-year contract extension with a $10.5 million average annual salary for Washington’s newest winger.

Buffalo Sabres News / Two in the Box / June 24

Sabres Make a Big Splash With Byram Deal

The Sabres are on the board. It’s been a hectic week of trades in the NHL, with the Brady Tkachuk blockbuster setting off an impressive run of business just days ahead of the 2026 NHL Draft.

Alex Tuch News / Daily Faceoff / June 24

Report: Capitals acquire Alex Tuch from Sabres in sign-and-trade deal

It appears that Alex Tuch will not be hitting the free agent market after all – but he’s still changing teams. Sportsnet insider Elliotte Friedman reported

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / June 24

Alex Tuch Sign-and-Trade to the Capitals Confirmed

The Washington Capitals are acquiring pending UFA forward Alex Tuch from the Buffalo Sabres, per a report by NHL insider Elliotte Friedman. As part of the deal, Tuch will sign an eight-year contract worth $10.5M per season.

NHL News / Yardbarker / June 24

Latest moves show Capitals still believe title window is open

Jordan Kyrou, Alex Tuch moves show Capitals still believe title window is open

The Washington Capitals are not messing around this offseason, and they are making it very clear that they still see themselves as Stanley Cup contenders in the very near future.

Capitals deal Connor McMichael, 16th pick to Blues for Jordan Kyrou

Making sense of the NHL trade landscape after a seismic Tuesday

Have the Senators found their replacement for Brady Tkachuk in William Eklund?

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Alex Tuch News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 24

Capitals To Acquire Alex Tuch In Sign-And-Trade

According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, the Washington Capitals will acquire Alex Tuch from the Buffalo Sabres. Before the trade is finalized, Tuch will sign an eight-year, $84MM ($10.5MM AAV) extension with the Sabres before being moved to the Capitals.

Alex Tuch News / NHL Trade Talk / June 24

Eastern Contender Looking at Sign-And-Trade as Alex Tuch Confirmed To Be Leaving Sabres

The Buffalo Sabres appear to be heading toward a significant roster change this offseason, with veteran forward Alex Tuch reportedly not expected to re-sign with the organization.

Alex Tuch News / Daily Faceoff / June 24

‘He’s going to be missed’: Tuch to leave Sabres, test free agent market

Buffalo Sabres general manager Jarmo Kekalainen is in the midst of his first offseason at the helm of the team, and he has already been quite busy. The day after he dealt defenseman Bowen Byram and winger Jordan Greenway to the Chicago Blackhawks for the No.

Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / June 24

Top 50 NHL UFAs of 2026: Alex Tuch and the Sabres are almost out of time

We’re only a week out from 2026 NHL free agency, and the market faces the same question it did a year ago: will any scraps remain by the time we reach July 1?

Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / June 24

Grading the Bowen Byram trade: Sabres cash in on Blackhawks’ costly gamble

I loathe personal anecdotes in sports journalism, but here’s one: I just submitted my Trade Grade for the big Jordan Kyrou deal to my editor, only for him to ask if I’d like to tackle the Byram deal as well.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / June 23

Sabres Trade Bowen Byram to Blackhawks in Blockbuster Deal

Another blockbuster trade has happened in the NHL this week as the Buffalo Sabres have dealt defenseman Bowen Byram and forward Jordan Greenway to the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for the fourth and 45th overall picks in this year’s draft, and Louis Crevier. Byram, the centerpiece of the deal heading to the Blackhawks, is 25 years old.