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Buffalo Sabres 2025-26 Player Grades: Jordan Greenway

The Buffalo Sabres had a banner season in 2025-26, winning the Atlantic Division and winning their first playoff series since 2007. Not everyone had their best season, however, and that may impact their decisions as they figure out how to best address their needs.

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Sabres Slide to 20th Overall After Kesselring Swap

File Michael Kesselring alongside Colin Miller, Connor Clifton and Marco Scandella in the collection of forgotten Sabres defensemen. Like the others, Kesselring arrived with the hopes he would solidify Buffalo’s top four as a complimentary piece to the team’s existing defensive foundation.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / June 18

Red Wings want him back, but Patrick Kane has other plans

The Detroit Red Wings are more than interested in re-signing Patrick Kane, but the veteran winger remains undecided.

NHL clears Mike Babcock to return to coaching, but it's still a bad idea for Oilers

Golden Knights announce new head coach just days after Stanley Cup loss

Grading NHL's recent head-coaching moves: Maple Leafs go off the board

Maple Leafs expected to target Darren Raddysh in free agency

Bruins set to retire franchise legend's jersey number

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

Considerable interest in Matthew Knies; who else are Leafs listening on?

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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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Bowen Byram News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 18

Sabres’ Bowen Byram Generating Trade Interest

For the past few years, Buffalo Sabres defenseman Bowen Byram has been the target of trade rumors, and that is not expected to change this offseason. Multiple teams have contacted the Sabres about Byram’s availability, according to TSN’s Darren Dreger.

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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 / Field Level Media / June 18

Sharks acquire Michael Kesselring, swap 1st-round picks with Sabres

The San Jose Sharks acquired defenseman Michael Kesselring and the No. 27 overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft from the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for the No.

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.

Michael Kesselring News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 18

Next Sabres defenseman who could be traded after Michael Kesselring

The Buffalo Sabres traded defenseman Michael Kesselring to the San Jose Sharks on Wednesday, but may not be done. TSN’s Darren Dreger reports that multiple teams are calling the Sabres about a Bowen Byram trade.

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.

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.

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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 18

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.