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Konsta Helenius tops new ranking of Buffalo Sabres' best prospects

Konsta Helenius will be a household name by the end of the 2026-27 NHL season. As legendary WWE manager Paul Heyman would say: That's not a prediction, it's a spoiler.

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Radim Mrtka revealed what everyone wanted to know about Jiri Kulich

One of the big questions for the Buffalo Sabres entering this season is what Jiri Kulich might be able to provide to this team. It has been almost an entire year since he played in an NHL game after it was discovered that Kulich had blood clots.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 12

Last-minute move Sabres must make ahead of 2026-27 season

The Buffalo Sabres face a crucial season in their development. After being stuck at or near the cellar for the better part of 15 seasons, the Sabres finally turned it around last season.

Buffalo Sabres News / Sabre Noise / September 11

Tage Thompson unpacks how Sabres can succeed without Alex Tuch, Bowen Byram

The Buffalo Sabres finally ended a 14-year playoff drought last season and then immediately watched two players who were vital to that long-awaited turnaround, winger Alex Tuch and defenseman Bowen Byram, depart the organization during the offseason.

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Buffalo Sabres News / Sabre Noise / September 11

3 Buffalo Sabres under pressure to deliver in pivotal contract years

The Buffalo Sabres are set to have a fierce competition throughout training camp with 16 forwards set to battle for 13 spots on the active roster to open the 2026-27 season.

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The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

Buffalo Sabres News / Sabre Noise / September 11

3 Buffalo Sabres to watch in the 2026 Prospect Showcase

Before the Buffalo Sabres officially open training camp as a team, the future will be on display in the 2026 Prospect Showcase. This event will include two games against the Boston Bruins, with the first game on Sunday afternoon at 5 PM and the second on Monday at noon.

Owen Power News / Sabre Noise / September 11

Owen Power can build off the best stretch of his career in the biggest moment

When the Buffalo Sabres traded Bowen Byram earlier this summer, logical concerns emerged about who could pick up the slack for Byram. But if there’s one thing that emboldened GM Jarmo Kekalainen to pull the trigger, it was Byram’s partner Owen Power.

Buffalo Sabres News / Sabre Noise / September 10

Former Buffalo Sabres prospect is tearing it up after signing in the KHL

Justin Bailey has enjoyed a well-traveled hockey career since the Buffalo Sabres selected him in the second round of the 2013 NHL Draft. He's off to a red-hot start at his latest stop with Barys Astana in the KHL, where he signed as a free agent in July.

Chris Kreider News / Sabre Noise / September 10

Sabres labeled as prime destination for Chris Kreider after Ducks exit

After a mostly quiet summer, could Buffalo Sabres general manager Jarmo Kekalainen make a late flurry of moves before the start of the 2026-27 season? The rumor mill has certainly become a lot more active in recent weeks.

NHL News / Sabre Noise / September 10

Elliotte Friedman names Sabres' top rivals in Connor Hellebuyck trade pursuit

Connor Hellebuyck remains a member of the Winnipeg Jets as NHL training camps near despite recently going public with his trade request. Elliotte Friedman

Buffalo Sabres News / Sabre Noise / September 10

3 forgotten Buffalo Sabres who could turn heads in training camp

Training camp is quickly approaching for the Buffalo Sabres, and there is plenty of excitement heading into this season. It is a roster with so much potential, with young players (Konsta Helenius, Noah Ostlund, Jiri Kulich), new faces (Olen Zellweger, Louis Crevier), and familiar stars (Tage Thompson, Rasmus Dahlin).

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Buffalo Sabres News / Sabre Noise / September 9

Sabres cornerstone faces high-pressure start to the 2026-27 NHL season

It was the first game of the opening round of the 2026 NHL Playoffs. The Sabres were down 2-0 in the third period. Then Tage Thompson stepped up. The center scored two quick goals helping to lead a 4-3 comeback win against the Boston Bruins.

Konsta Helenius News / Sabre Noise / September 9

Sabres prospect Konsta Helenius earns critical acclaim from NHL analysts

Konsta Helenius didn't look out of his depth for a single shift after joining the Buffalo Sabres' lineup during their second-round playoff series against the Montreal Canadiens.

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Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / September 9

Buffalo Sabres’ 5 Worst Contracts of the Salary Cap Era

Now more than ever, management of NHL teams are trying to find value. Contracts are escalating all the time. Teams can ill-afford to swing and miss on a substantial acquisition, lest it hamstring their efforts for years to come.

NHL News / Sabre Noise / September 9

Sabres' Tage Thompson on Jets' Connor Hellebuyck: 'Best in the world'

Buffalo Sabres superstar Tage Thompson got a close-up look at the game-changing abilities of Winnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck during the 2026 Winter Olympics, which ended with Team USA winning the gold medal with an overtime victory over rival Canada.

Alex Tuch News / Sabre Noise / September 9

Alex Tuch leaving creates a Buffalo Sabres identity problem

When Alex Tuch was dealt to the Washington Capitals in a sign-and-trade, the Buffalo Sabres lost more than a reliable top-six winger coming off a 30-goal season.

Connor Hellebuyck News / Sabre Noise / September 8

Sabres have re-engaged on Connor Hellebuyck but knowing when to walk away is everything

The Buffalo Sabres' pursuit of Connor Hellebuyck is a rumor that has continued to persist for most of the summer. It is one that doesn't seem to go away, and one NHL insider even believes the Sabres have re-engaged in trade discussions with Winnipeg.

Rasmus Dahlin News / The Hockey Writers / September 8

2026-27 Norris Trophy is Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin’s to Lose

Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin has carried major expectations ever since he was selected first overall in the 2018 NHL Draft. Now entering his ninth NHL season, he has fully grown into one of the league’s premier defensemen.

Connor Hellebuyck News / NHL Rumors / September 6

Does Connor Hellebuyck Even Make Sense for the Buffalo Sabres?

Mike Harrington of the Buffalo News: The Winnipeg Jets have lost leverage with Connor Hellebuyck, and he’s getting impatient as training camp nears. The Sabres were close to landing him at the draft, but the Jets wouldn’t give the Sabres the No.

Buffalo Sabres News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 5

Sabres sign former undrafted free agent to 1-year contract extension

It won’t be long now before the Buffalo Sabres gather for training camp as they look to capitalize on the success that they enjoyed during the 2025-26 NHL season, in which they returned to the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time since 2011; they also won their division for the first time since 2007, a 19-year gap.

Zach Metsa News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 4

Sabres Sign Zach Metsa To One-Year Extension

The Buffalo Sabres have gotten some business done as they return for training camp. According to a team announcement, the Sabres have signed defenseman Zach Metsa to a one-year, $900K extension.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / September 4

5 Value Contracts That Set the Buffalo Sabres Up for the Future

It felt to many like the Buffalo Sabres came out of nowhere to become one of the best teams in the NHL. While their history over the prior 15 years supported that feeling, the work being done in the front office was quietly setting the team up for the future.

Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 30

Have The Sabres Done Enough To Remain Competitive?

The Buffalo Sabres were the feel-good story of the 2025-26 season, finishing 50-23-9 on their way to 109 points and an Atlantic Division title. The Sabres rolled over the Boston Bruins in the first round and pushed the Montreal Canadiens to the absolute limit in the second round, ultimately losing in seven games.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / August 29

Blackhawks re-sign Kevin Korchinski to two-year contract

The Chicago Blackhawks have agreed to terms on a new two-year contract with restricted free agent defenseman Kevin Korchinski, the club announced Saturday afternoon.

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Connor Hellebuyck makes his trade request from Jets official

Potential trade destinations for Hellebuyck

Hellebuyck would approve a trade to multiple teams