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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.

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Buffalo Sabres Juggle Their RFAs and UFAs In The Offseason

Despite seeing the end of their season, having lost round two to the Montreal Canadiens, the Buffalo Sabres’ work has just begun. Sure, they’re done with rebuilding, but the Buffalo team has a list of unrestricted free agents and restricted free agents.

Jake Richard News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 28

Sabres Sign Jake Richard To Entry-Level Contract

According to a team announcement, the Buffalo Sabres have signed forward Jake Richard to a two-year, entry-level contract. The Sabres did not specify the financial terms of the deal.

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The 'Playoff power play goal leaders by team' quiz

How many of the players with the most power play goals in the Stanley Cup Playoffs for each NHL franchise can you name in five minutes?

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Alex Tuch News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 27

Can The Sabres Afford To Retain Alex Tuch?

The Buffalo Sabres broke a 14-year playoff drought this season in spectacular fashion and were within a shot of reaching the Eastern Conference Finals when Alex Newhook of the Montreal Canadiens broke their hearts in overtime.

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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.

Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 26

Free Agent Focus: Buffalo Sabres

Free agency is just over a month away, and teams are looking ahead to when it opens. Even with the UFA crop being thinned out in recent months, there will be some quality veterans set to hit the open market in July, while many teams also have key restricted free agents to re-sign.

Michael Kesselring News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / May 26

Following injury-plagued year, Sabres express belief in Michael Kesselring: ‘We’ve seen the potential’

“Honestly, I think it’s been pretty good for me, and whenever the next opportunity comes, I’ll be probably the most ready I’ve been all year.” – Michael

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / May 26

Sabres Have One Make-or-Break Priority This Offseason

The 2025-26 season has barely ended but it is never too early to think ahead. The Buffalo Sabres have a crucial offseason coming up, especially with a few players turning in disappointing performances in the team’s second-round loss to the Montreal Canadiens.

Buffalo Sabres News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 26

Sabres rumors: Pierre LeBrun gives contract updates on 3 key stars after playoff run

The Buffalo Sabres returned to the playoffs for the first time for the first time since 2011. They would lose in the second round of the playoffs to the Montreal Canadiens.

Lindy Ruff News / The Hockey Writers / May 26

Sabres Weekly: Ruff Signs Extension & Much More

Here is the latest news and updates around the Buffalo Sabres for the week of May 25 – May 31, 2026. After a spectacular 2025-26 season, the Sabres decided to bring back head coach Lindy Ruff as they signed him to a two-year contract extension that runs through the 2027-28 season.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / May 26

3 Sabres That Looked Like They Were Built For The Playoffs

It is tough to sit here watching other teams continuing to play hockey as the Buffalo Sabres still lick their wounds from their second round exit to the Montreal Canadiens.

Alex Tuch News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 24

Contract Talks For Alex Tuch To Resume In Next Couple Of Weeks

Heading into the playoffs, all talks of a new contract for Sabres winger Alex Tuch were put on hold, something that is fairly commonplace to not serve as a distraction in the midst of a postseason run. Now that Buffalo has been eliminated, those conversations can resume.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 24

3 Sabres trade candidates after heartbreaking Game 7 Canadiens loss

The Buffalo Sabres may have seen their 2025-26 season end in abrupt fashion when they lost the seventh game of their second-round series to the Montreal Canadiens in overtime, but that does not take anything away from the team’s season-long accomplishments.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / May 24

Buffalo Sabres’ Plan for the 2026 Offseason

The Buffalo Sabres’ magical season has come to an end after a back-and-forth series against the Montreal Canadiens, where they were defeated in the second round in seven games.

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Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / May 23

3 Sabres Players That Just Were Not Ready for the Playoffs

The Buffalo Sabres had an incredible season in 2025-26, and nothing can take that away from them. No matter how the season ended, and how things may still taste a little sour from not reaching the heights they wanted, they still had a lot of great things go on during the season and in the playoffs.

Devon Levi News / NHL Trade Talk / May 22

Sabres Likely Ready to Move On: Levi to Wind Up with Division Rival?

As per a report by Kevin Weekes, the Buffalo Sabres are open to the idea of moving on from goaltender Devon Levi, and if they do, the Ottawa Senators could be interested.

Alex Tuch News / Daily Faceoff / May 21

Will Alex Tuch stay with the Sabres?

Since the Buffalo Sabres have been eliminated from the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the big question on everyone’s mind is whether or not forward Alex Tuch will re-sign with the team.

Buffalo Sabres News / EasySportz / May 21

Sabres Lock In Ruff After Playoff Return

The Sabres didn’t just bring back Lindy Ruff — they sent a message. After 14 years without a playoff appearance, the franchise is back in the hunt. And Ruff?

Buffalo Sabres News / NHL Trade Talk / May 20

Sabres Say Lindy Ruff Extension a 'No Brainer', But Coach Had to Make a Stop First

The Buffalo Sabres have signed Lindy Ruff to a two-year contract extension through the 2027-28 season. It was a move GM Jarmo Kekalainen called a “no-brainer.” Kekalianen said they first had conversations about an extension in Los Angeles.

Alex Tuch News / Daily Faceoff / May 20

‘I don’t know the future’: Sabres’ Alex Tuch addresses pending contract negotiations

A pending unrestricted free agent is discussing his potential future in Western New York. When speaking to the media at the team’s end-of-season availability, Buffalo Sabres forward Alex Tuch was asked about whether he would be back next season.

Buffalo Sabres News / NHL Trade Talk / May 19

Insider Reports Sabres and Former Top Prospect Parting Ways

The Buffalo Sabres’ goaltending fell apart when they needed it most in the second round against the Montreal Canadiens. Lindy Ruff’s team was getting strong play from Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, Alex Lyon, and Colten Ellis all season, but it all fell apart for Luukkonen and Lyon against the Habs.

Rasmus Dahlin 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.