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Olen Zellweger News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 26
Buffalo Sabres Acquire Olen Zellweger
The Buffalo Sabres have acquired defenseman Olen Zellweger from the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for the No. 45 pick at the 2026 draft, as well as prospect center Anton Wahlberg.
NHL News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / June 26
Alex Tuch explains why he left Sabres for Capitals in sign-and-trade deal: ‘One of the toughest moments of my life’ 
Alex Tuch wants to keep the details of his departure from Buffalo private. The winger just made an agonizing decision, choosing to leave the Sabres in a sign-and-trade deal with the Washington Capitals a week before he could’ve become a 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?
Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / June 26
Sabres Need A Good Strategy Going In To The 2026 Draft
The Sabres find themselves in a very unique position right now. As the 2026 NHL draft takes place later today, they will hold both the 4th overall, and 20th overall selections, and both were acquired via trade in recent weeks.
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.
Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / June 25
Select or trade? No. 4 pick in NHL Draft gives Sabres interesting options
ORCHARD PARK – Luckily for the Sabres, the NHL, which decentralized its draft last year much to the chagrin of, well, pretty much everyone in the hockey world except for some general managers, still has its top prospects gather in a city.
Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / June 25
Buffalo being removed from no-trade lists; Jarmo Kekalainen drafts best available prospect
ORCHARD PARK – Winning has a funny way of changing things, doesn’t it? In his dealings this offseason, Sabres general manager Jarmo Kekalainen said a couple of agents told him players have removed Buffalo from their no-trade list.
Zach Benson News / Daily Faceoff / June 25
Sabres make smart gamble with Zach Benson extension
Wednesday was a bittersweet day for Buffalo Sabres fans. On one hand, the Sabres said goodbye to 30-goal scorer Alex Tuch thanks to their sign-and-trade deal with the Washington Capitals.
Zach Benson News / Field Level Media / June 25
Sabres sign F Zach Benson to $54.5M deal through 2032-33
The Buffalo Sabres signed 21-year-old forward Zach Benson to a seven-year, $52.5 million deal, keeping him from becoming a restricted free agent. Instead, Benson now is under contract through the 2032-33 season, the club announced Wednesday night.
Buffalo Sabres News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 25
Next move Sabres must make after trading Bowen Byram to Blackhawks
The Buffalo Sabres made a blockbuster trade on Tuesday, sending Bowen Byram to the Chicago Blackhawks. They now have two picks in Friday’s first round: 4th overall and 20th overall.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / June 25
Thoughts on Byram & Greenway Joining the Blackhawks
The Chicago Blackhawks were part of a blockbuster trade on Jun. 23, just a few days before the 2026 NHL Entry Draft. The deal involved acquiring defenseman Bowen Byram and forward Jordan Greenway from the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for the Hawks’ 2026 No.
Buffalo Sabres News / Inside The Rink / June 25
What Do The Buffalo Sabres Do At Pick Four
The Buffalo Sabres yesterday acquired the fourth overall pick, along with the 45th overall pick, and Louis Crevier. The Sabres sent defenseman Bowen Byram and forward Jordan Greenway to the Blackhawks.
Zach Benson News / Daily Faceoff / June 24
Sabres sign Zach Benson to seven-year extension
A pest to opponents, but a beloved figure in his own city, has earned a big payday. On Wednesday, the Buffalo Sabres announced that the team has signed forward Zach Benson to a seven-year contract extension.
Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 24
Sabres sign Zach Benson to a seven-year extension
The Buffalo Sabres have signed forward Zach Benson to a seven-year extension.
Alex Tuch News / Field Level Media / June 24
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.
Bowen Byram News / ESPN / June 24
Byram: Been preparing for opportunity like this
Bowen Byram is stepping in as the Blackhawks' No. 1 defenseman after he was acquired in a trade with the Sabres on Tuesday night.
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?
NHL News / Yardbarker / June 24
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.
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.
Bowen Byram News / NHL Trade Talk / June 23
Sabres Might Flip No. 4 Pick from Byram Trade for Impact Player
The Buffalo Sabres acquired the No. 4 pick in the NHL Draft when they moved Bowen Byram to the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday. But don’t expect the Sabres to hold onto that pick, if they can help it.
Buffalo Sabres News / The Lead / June 23
What Should the Buffalo Sabres Do with Their First-Round Pick?
The Buffalo Sabres are coming off their best season in 14 years, and fans expect them to be very active in the offseason. Their first test of the summer will come next weekend at the NHL draft.
Konsta Helenius News / The Hockey Writers / June 23
Buffalo Sabres 2025-26 Player Grades: Konsta Helenius
As we gear up for the 2026 NHL Draft, it is time to take a retrospective look at the 2025-26 season. While it was a screaming success for the Buffalo Sabres, it felt like they could have done even more than what they ended up achieving.
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