Buffalo Sabres: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

NHL Rumours: McKenna Going First, Pavelski Coaching Leafs & Tuch Leaving Buffalo

In today’s NHL rumour rundown, we start off with the Toronto Maple Leafs and how selecting Gavin McKenna first overall is becoming a clearer choice. Next, we stick with Toronto and look at how Joe Pavelski has seemingly entered the race for the head coaching position.

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Flashback: Gerry Meehan explains why (and how) the Sabres traded for goalie Dominik Hasek

In 2022, as the 30th anniversary of the Dominik Hasek trade approached, I sat down with former Sabres general manager Gerry Meehan at a local golf course to discuss one of the most lopsided deals in NHL history.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 6

Gerry Meehan Passes Away At 79

Former Buffalo Sabres captain and general manager Gerry Meehan passed away at the age of 79 on Friday. Meehan played through 10 seasons in the NHL between 1968 and 1979.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / June 6

Former Sabres captain and GM Gerry Meehan dies at 79

Gerry Meehan, a member of the inaugural 1970-71 Buffalo Sabres who later served as the team’s general manager and helped orchestrate Alexander Mogilny’s defection from the Soviet Union in 1989 and traded for Dominik Hasek, died Friday.

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The '20-point Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

How many of the active NHL players to rack up at least 20 points in a single Stanley Cup Playoff run can you name in six minutes?

The 'Stanley Cup captains since 2000' quiz

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Most 5-point NHL games' quiz

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / June 6

Former NHL player, executive Gerry Meehan passes away at 79

Gerry Meehan, who most notably played with and managed the Buffalo Sabres during his decades-long career in the hockey world, died Friday at age 79. The Sabres announced the news of his death in a social media post on Saturday morning, along with a career retrospective posted on their official website.

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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.

Lindy Ruff News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / June 5

Sabres coach Lindy Ruff was the NHL’s best this season, and he was robbed of the Jack Adams Award

Let’s get this out of the way: Jon Cooper is one hell of a coach, an all-time great. Having won the Stanley Cup twice and taken the Tampa Bay Lightning to the final on two other occasions, he will deservedly be enshrined in the Hockey Hall of Fame someday.

Alex Tuch News / The Hockey Writers / June 4

3 Reasons the Buffalo Sabres Should Move on From Alex Tuch

The Buffalo Sabres are fresh off their best season in a decade and a half. The vibes are high, but this is a critical offseason with several critical players left to sign.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / June 4

Sabres Should Trade Their First Round Pick for High-Level Talent

The Buffalo Sabres are coming off a fantastic season where they won the Atlantic Division and were just one goal away from reaching the Eastern Conference Final.

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?

The 20 best kits of the 2026 World Cup

Only one team, one nation, can win the 2026 World Cup. However, there’s nothing stopping every team from looking good out there. Well, some of the 48 nations won’t pop out there some of the time, or all of the time.

Devon Levi News / The Hockey Writers / June 2

3 Possible Trade Destinations for Sabres’ Devon Levi

Coming off their best season in almost 15 years, the Buffalo Sabres are tasked with taking another step forward in 2026-27. How they get there will depend on the moves made by general manager Jarmo Kekalainen.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / June 1

Sabres Weekly: Devon Levi Trade Rumors, Helenius Scores Golden Goal & More

Here is the Buffalo Sabres weekly news, rumors and reports circulating for June 1 – June 7, 2026. The Sabres drafted Konsta Helenius 14th overall in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft, which seemed like a steal at the time, but two years later, he is well on his way to becoming a superstar.

Tage Thompson News / The Hockey Writers / June 1

Buffalo Sabres 2025-26 Player Grades: Tage Thompson

The Buffalo Sabres are coming off their best season in nearly two decades. They won the Atlantic Division and dispatched their hated foes, the Boston Bruins, in the first round.

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The ''Madden' cover athletes' quiz

The 'Last 30-point NBA Finals game' quiz

The 'Most 1,400-yard NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Most field goals-per-game by playoffs' quiz

Zach Benson News / NHL Rumors / June 1

NHL Rumors: Zach Benson, Flames, and Offer Sheets

Matthew Fairburn of The Athletic: So, Zach Benson is going to get paid. The question now becomes how much? This is for a few reasons, along with Benson being a core piece.

Konsta Helenius News / Daily Faceoff / May 31

Helenius leads Finland to 2026 IIHF World Championship gold over Switzerland

Finland has won gold for the third time since 2019 and the fifth time ever after beating Switzerland 1-0 on Sunday at the 2026 IIHF Men’s World Championship in Zurich.

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 / Stadium Rant / May 28

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.

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.

Lindy Ruff 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.

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.