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NHL writer says there's 'not much upside' to recent Sabres contract extension

While it's no surprise the Buffalo Sabres decided to re-sign Beck Malenstyn, a stalwart member of the team's fourth line, few expected general manager Jarmo Kekalainen to give the winger a six-year contract extension before he could hit the open market as an unrestricted free agent.

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Why Connor Hellebuyck trade chatter could suddenly heat up for Buffalo Sabres

The trade rumors around Connor Hellebuyck have continued to drag on and the latest update is why, even as we approach training camp, there is still a chance for the Buffalo Sabres to make a splash.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / August 26

Buffalo Sabres to appear on national TV 14 times during 2026-27 schedule

Fresh off winning the Atlantic Division title, the Buffalo Sabres will be appearing on national television broadcasts 14 times during the upcoming season, NHL rights holders announced Wednesday.

Buffalo Sabres News / Sabre Noise / August 26

Underrated Buffalo Sabres prospect described as 'second-pairing eraser'

Buffalo Sabres prospect Adam Kleber, who's set to play his junior season at the University of Minnesota Duluth in 2026-27, is exactly the type of young player who tends to get overlooked: a defensive defenseman who's never going to produce gaudy point totals.

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The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"

The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Most NHL goals all-time' quiz

Buffalo Sabres News / Sabre Noise / August 26

Sabres trade selected as one of the 'most impactful' NHL offseason moves

Buffalo Sabres general manager Jarmo Kekalainen opened the offseason with hope of signing defenseman Bowen Byram to a long-term contract extension. Once it became clear that wasn't possible, he changed course in a highly effective way.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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 / The Hockey Writers / August 26

Sabres’ Prospects Facing Important Developmental Season

Projecting the coming Buffalo Sabres season is a tough endeavor. They lost a pair of key veteran contributors but have three outstanding young players ready to step into larger roles throughout the lineup.

Buffalo Sabres News / Sabre Noise / August 26

Sabres have nothing to lose by bringing former first-rounder to camp on PTO

The Buffalo Sabres could certainly use some more depth on the roster. Well, that’s true for just about every team in the league. While almost every club is looking to find cost-effective options to round out their lineups, there’s one particular name out there that could make sense for the Sabres.

Buffalo Sabres News / Sabre Noise / August 26

How the Sabres built something that other successful NHL teams cannot replicate

When a team goes through a playoff drought as long as the Buffalo Sabres had, it is tough to convince players to join their team. For that reason, the Sabres were regularly on players' no-trade lists, and when it came time to make a move, the options would be limited.

Konsta Helenius News / Sabre Noise / August 26

Agent reveals the turning point that got Konsta Helenius on the Sabres roster

There may not be a player with more excitement around them entering the season on the Buffalo Sabres than Konsta Helenius. The former first-round pick got a taste of the NHL with nine regular-season games, but it was the latter part of the series against the Montreal Canadiens that has fans excited.

Buffalo Sabres News / Sabre Noise / August 25

Former Sabres keep landing with the same division opponent in a puzzling trend

The Boston Bruins were bounced from the playoffs by the Buffalo Sabres in the first round last season. While the Bruins can't exactly follow the old adage

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / August 25

Buffalo Sabres sell out of season tickets for 2026-27, create waiting list

The Buffalo Sabres’ success last season created so much demand they’ve sold out of season tickets for the 2026-27 season, the team announced Tuesday. So the Sabres, like they they did in the mid-2000s, have started a season-ticket waiting list.

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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 / The Hockey Writers / August 24

3 Underrated Sabres Going into the 2026-27 Season

The Buffalo Sabres have a ton of raw talent on their team. From the young guns that stepped up late last season, to the developing young talent, and the high end stars leading the way, they have a lot going for them.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / August 22

Grading the Sabres’ Offseason Moves So Far

The NHL offseason has quieted down over the last month, with little major news outside of a few notable contract signings, including Macklin Celebrini’s five‑year extension worth $18.8 million per season with the San Jose Sharks.

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The 'Most TD passes in first two seasons' quiz

The 'Switch-hitter 35-HR seasons' quiz

The 'NFL passing leaders since 1970' quiz

The '4K-yard, 30 TD NFL seasons' quiz

Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / August 21

2026-27 NHL team preview: Buffalo Sabres

(Players marked with Xs on jersey have not chosen their numbers for 2026-27 yet, according to the team) They finally did it. After 15 long, painful years, the Buffalo Sabres made the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / August 21

Realistic Expectations for Sabres’ 3 Outstanding Youngsters in 2026-27

The Buffalo Sabres have one of the youngest and most exciting core groups in the NHL, rife with potential breakout subjects. They made some calculated moves this summer like letting winger Alex Tuch go in a sign-and-trade and moving defenseman Bowen Byram in the summer’s biggest blockbuster.

Stiven Sardarian News / Daily Faceoff / August 17

Hurricanes acquire Stiven Sardarian from Sabres

The defending Stanley Cup champions are adding a young forward to their organization. On Monday, the Carolina Hurricanes acquired winger Stiven Sardarian from the Buffalo Sabres.

Buffalo Sabres News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 14

Sabres’ glaring roster flaw that must be fixed ahead of 2026-27 NHL season

The Buffalo Sabres finally broke their 14-season NHL Playoffs drought in 2026, making the postseason for the first time since 2011. Now, with a solid core of under-30 stars like Tage Thompson, Rasmus Dahlin, Zach Benson, and Owen Power, Buffalo is set to become a perennial Stanley Cup contender.

Buffalo Sabres News / NHL Rumors / August 17

2026-27 Buffalo Sabres Season Preview

The Buffalo Sabres enter the 2026–27 season with a reshaped roster after a breakout 2025–26 campaign that ended their playoff drought. The offseason saw them part ways with key veterans and retool around a younger, more cost-effective core, prioritizing long-term flexibility over short-term splashes.

Bennett MacArthur News / Inside The Rink / August 10

ECHL: Bennett MacArthur Returns to Jacksonville After Career-Best Season

The Jacksonville Icemen are bringing back one of their most productive forwards from last season, signing Bennett MacArthur for the 2026-27 campaign. MacArthur returns after putting together his strongest stretch of ECHL hockey in 2025-26.

Logan Stanley News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 8

Free Agent Profile: Logan Stanley

Despite having his best career season, defenseman Logan Stanley‘s market has not developed as hoped during free agency. So much so that a professional tryout agreement isn’t out of the question.

Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / August 8

‘You’re excited to be around him’: Thompson on the energy Benson brings to the Sabres

The Buffalo Sabres are preparing to try to make it two years in a row with a berth in the Stanley Cup Playoffs after snapping what had been the longest postseason appearance drought in the NHL last season.

Buffalo Sabres News / Yardbarker / August 3

NHL pressures Colorado high school to abandon longtime Buffalo Sabres logo

The NHL apparently found a threat to its business hiding inside a Colorado high school.

Penguins act early, sign Tommy Novak to three-year extension

Penguins’ Evgeni Malkin has a crucial role beyond scoring

Oilers would have gotten their guy 'if they’d just waited a week'

Maple Leafs host clears up ridiculous Gavin McKenna rumor

Brad Hunt retires after 10-year NHL career

Konsta Helenius News / The Lead / July 29

The Future of the Buffalo Sabres Starts With Konsta Helenius

The Buffalo Sabres had a quiet offseason. They acquired some minor pieces but lost major ones from the prior season, such as Alex Tuch and Bowen Byram.

NHL News / Yardbarker / July 15

Patrick Kane could be down to two teams, but how much will he help?

Patrick Kane is one of the more prominent NHL free agents still available this summer, and it sounds like he could be choosing between two teams when it comes to his next destination.

Jason Robertson has quietly taken control of the Stars' future

Three-time Stanley Cup champion Steve Yzerman stepping down as GM marks needed leadership change for Red Wings

Five NHL players in danger of negative regression in 2026-27

Five most intriguing NHL home openers

The 'American-born NHL points leaders' quiz

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.