Buffalo Sabres: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Kevyn Adams News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / July 14

Bruins hire former Sabres GM Kevyn Adams as senior advisor

Former Buffalo Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams is back in the NHL. The Boston Bruins on Tuesday named Adams, 51, a senior advisor to GM Don Sweeney.

Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 13

Buffalo Hires John Davidson As A Senior Advisor

The Buffalo Sabres have hired John Davidson as a senior advisor, the team announced Monday. The 73-year-old reunites with general manager Jarmo Kekäläinen, with whom he worked for the better part of a decade in Columbus.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / July 13

Sabres bring in John Davidson as senior advisor; Buffalo makes minor trade

The Buffalo Sabres have added to their front office by hiring John Davidson, a popular former goalie and broadcaster who has spent most of the past 20

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Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / July 13

Sabres hire John Davidson as senior advisor

The Buffalo Sabres have added John Davidson to their front office as a senior advisor, the club announced Monday afternoon. Davidson, 73, has spent the past two decades working in NHL front offices, including 18 seasons serving as president of hockey operations for the St.

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The most underrated player for every NHL franchise

The best player in Washington Capitals history? Alex Ovechkin. The best Red Wing? Gordie Howe or Steve Yzerman…or maybe Nicklas Lidstrom. Some NHL franchises have a clear best player, while others have the proverbial Mount Rushmore of potential choices.

Peyton Krebs News / Field Level Media / July 13

F Peyton Krebs re-signs with Sabres on 4-year, $18M deal

A week after filing for arbitration, forward Peyton Krebs avoided a hearing by signing a four-year, $18 million deal with the Buffalo Sabres on Monday.

Peyton Krebs News / NHL Trade Talk / July 13

Buffalo Makes Its Call on Peyton Krebs’s Future

The Buffalo Sabres have re-signed forward Peyton Krebs, ending speculation about his future with the club just over a week after he filed for salary arbitration.

Peyton Krebs News / Daily Faceoff / July 13

Sabres sign Peyton Krebs to four-year contract

Another arbitration hearing between an NHL team and eligible restricted free agent has been avoided, as the Buffalo Sabres have signed forward Peyton Krebs to a new four-year contract.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / July 13

3 Reasons the Buffalo Sabres Will Return to the Playoffs in 2027

The Buffalo Sabres made the playoffs for the first time in what felt like several generations in 2026, unleashing one of the league’s best fan bases. While it was mostly good times had by all, the Sabres are looking ahead to the future.

Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 13

Sabres Extend Peyton Krebs After Arbitration

According to Elliotte Friedman, the Buffalo Sabres and Peyton Krebs have settled their arbitration case. Krebs will sign a four-year extension in Buffalo with a $4.5MM cap hit, per Friedman.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / July 10

In sixth-rounder Dylan Dumont, Sabres could have underrated prospect

BUFFALO – In his first days in Drummondville, the Voltigeurs initiated winger Dylan Dumont, a prospect the Sabres recently drafted in the sixth round, by throwing him headfirst into the fray.

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NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 9

Alex Tuch gets real on why he left Sabres for Capitals in free agency

The Buffalo Sabres are coming off a brilliant season in which they finally broke their long playoff drought and won the Atlantic Division crown and a first-round series against the Boston Bruins.

Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / July 9

2026-27 NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown: Buffalo Sabres’ Top 10

Welcome back. It’s time for Daily Faceoff’s third annual NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown, looking at the best all 32 teams have to offer. We’re highlighting the top 10 prospects for every franchise, their biggest strengths and weaknesses and so much more.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / July 6

Sabres’ 2026 Offseason Is Off to a Great Start

The 2026 NHL offseason is off to a hot start as it feels like it’s been busier than the last few seasons. We’ve seen a ton of trades, many players signing extensions and players have signed with new teams.

Buffalo Sabres News / EasySportz / July 5

Forward or Goalie – Jarmo’s Next Priority in the NHL Offseason

With free agency in full swing and Jarmo Kekäläinen relatively quiet aside from the Bowen Byram trade, the question becomes: what should the Buffalo Sabres prioritize next?

Peyton Krebs News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / July 5

Following career year, Sabres’ Peyton Krebs files for salary arbitration

Buffalo Sabres forward Peyton Krebs has filed for salary arbitration, the NHL Players’ Association announced Sunday. Krebs, 25, is the Sabres’ only unsigned restricted free agent.

Matt Villalta News / Daily Faceoff / July 4

Sabres sign Matt Villalta to one-year contract

The Buffalo Sabres made a move to add to their organizational depth in net on Saturday, as the team announced the signing of goalie Matt Villalta to a one-year contract.

Matt Villalta News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 4

Buffalo Sabres Sign Matt Villalta

The Buffalo Sabres announced the signing of netminder Matt Villalta to a one-year, two-way contract. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed, nor have they been reported to this point in time.

Buffalo Sabres News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 2

Sabres’ tumultuous offseason puts them in danger of starting another brutal Stanley Cup Playoffs drought

The Buffalo Sabres traded Alex Tuch in the offseason, the first of a string of moves that befuddled people. Then, they traded Bowen Byram to the Chicago Blackhawks.

Buffalo Sabres News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 30

The forward Sabres are ‘actively dangling’ in trade talks

The Buffalo Sabres just completed a fantastic NHL season, making the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time in 15 years. This offseason, Buffalo is looking at ways to improve.

Beck Malenstyn News / Field Level Media / June 29

Sabres re-sign F Beck Malenstyn to 6-year, $17.5-million deal

The Buffalo Sabres re-signed forward Beck Malenstyn to a six-year, $17.5 million deal on Monday, two days before he was set to become a free agent. Malenstyn, 28, was acquired from the Washington Capitals ahead of the 2024-25 season.

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.

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

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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.