Buffalo Sabres: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

2026 NHL Mock Draft: McKenna to Leafs leads draft week top 32 – but then what?

2026 NHL Mock Draft: McKenna to Leafs but then what?

It’s draft week, baby. The fun is set to begin in Buffalo on Friday night, with 32 players poised to realize their dreams at the KeyBank Center. Another 192 players will get selected on Saturday in what should be quite an interesting draft, all things considered.

Bowen Byram News / The Hockey Writers / June 22

Buffalo Sabres 2025-26 Player Report Card: Bowen Byram

The Buffalo Sabres’ defensive core had an all-around great season, and one of the best players among them was Bowen Byram. In his second full season with the Sabres, he managed to put up career highs or tie his own career bests in nearly every major category, and he did so while being one of their most steady defenders.

Matthew Knies News / The Hockey Writers / June 21

Why a Maple Leafs and Sabres blockbuster trade theory has legs

The Maple Leafs have been looking at the possibility of a Matthew Knies trade since at least the 2026 trade deadline.

Maple Leafs GM John Chayka addresses Matthew Knies trade speculation

Maple Leafs' move for Darren Raddysh is first big risk of NHL offseason

The 'Active 40-goal NHL seasons' quiz

Jordan Staal News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?

The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz

The '5+ goal Stanley Cup Finals' quiz

The 'Playoff power play goal leaders by team' quiz

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / June 22

Sabres have key to unlock Leafs and Knies blockbuster trade

Sabres have key to unlock Maple Leafs and Matthew Knies blockbuster trade

The Maple Leafs have quietly explored the idea of moving Knies dating back to at least the 2026 trade deadline.

Maple Leafs GM John Chayka addresses Matthew Knies trade speculation

Maple Leafs' move for Darren Raddysh is first big risk of NHL offseason

The 'D-Man 4-assist playoff games' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker

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.

Bowen Byram News / The Hockey Writers / June 21

4 Trade Destinations for Sabres’ Bowen Byram

The 2026 NHL offseason is underway as the Carolina Hurricanes won the Stanley Cup, defeating the Vegas Golden Knights in six games. Now, the Buffalo Sabres have a very important offseason ahead.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / June 20

Three names Maple Leafs could still add to their blue line

The Toronto Maple Leafs are making changes to their blue line. I

Maple Leafs' move for Darren Raddysh is first big risk of NHL offseason

Is Matthews Knies on his way out of Toronto?

The 'Highest paid NHL players in 2024-25' quiz

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 20

Insider links Patrick Kane to Sabres if Alex Tuch doesn’t re-sign

Although there’s still time for the Buffalo Sabres and star forward Alex Tuch to find common ground on a new contract, multiple reports have stated that the veteran will be testing the free agent market on July 1.

Bowen Byram News / NHL Trade Talk / June 20

Bowen Byram Knows What He Wants; Finding It May Be the Challenge

Bowen Byram has made his intentions fairly clear. Between his past comments that he wants more opportunity, his switching agents and signing a deal that

Zach Benson News / NHL Trade Talk / June 19

Zach Benson’s New Rumored Contract Extension is a Massive Win for Sabres

Buffalo Sabres general manager Jarmo Kekalainen might’ve had some fear in his eyes as he watched Zach Benson become a household name during the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 19

Blackhawks linked to Sabres’ Bowen Byram amid trade chatter

The Chicago Blackhawks currently have just five healthy defensemen under contract for 2026-27, and one intriguing trade target has reportedly emerged to potentially add to the blue line in the Windy City.

Zach Benson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 19

Buffalo Sabres Nearing Extension With Zach Benson

According to ESPN’s Kevin Weekes, the Buffalo Sabres are working toward an extension with forward Zach Benson. Weekes indicated that it’s likely to be a seven-year agreement, and could be identical to the one they signed with Josh Doan in January.

Jordan Greenway News / The Hockey Writers / June 19

Buffalo Sabres 2025-26 Player Grades: Jordan Greenway

The Buffalo Sabres had a banner season in 2025-26, winning the Atlantic Division and winning their first playoff series since 2007. Not everyone had their best season, however, and that may impact their decisions as they figure out how to best address their needs.

Buffalo Sabres News / Two in the Box / June 18

Sabres Slide to 20th Overall After Kesselring Swap

File Michael Kesselring alongside Colin Miller, Connor Clifton and Marco Scandella in the collection of forgotten Sabres defensemen. Like the others, Kesselring arrived with the hopes he would solidify Buffalo’s top four as a complimentary piece to the team’s existing defensive foundation.

Click here to get Yardbarker's Quiz of the Day emailed to you!

The 'College World Series winners' quiz

The 'NBA assist champions' quiz

The 'Game-winning-drives record by team' quiz

The 'Last cycle by MLB team' quiz

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / June 18

Red Wings want him back, but Patrick Kane has other plans

The Detroit Red Wings are more than interested in re-signing Patrick Kane, but the veteran winger remains undecided.

NHL clears Mike Babcock to return to coaching, but it's still a bad idea for Oilers

Golden Knights announce new head coach just days after Stanley Cup loss

Grading NHL's recent head-coaching moves: Maple Leafs go off the board

Maple Leafs expected to target Darren Raddysh in free agency

Bruins set to retire franchise legend's jersey number

Sabres pull off trade to move up in 2026 NHL Draft after magical season

Considerable interest in Matthew Knies; who else are Leafs listening on?

Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 18

Sabres’ Bowen Byram Generating Trade Interest

For the past few years, Buffalo Sabres defenseman Bowen Byram has been the target of trade rumors, and that is not expected to change this offseason. Multiple teams have contacted the Sabres about Byram’s availability, according to TSN’s Darren Dreger.

Michael Kesselring News / Field Level Media / June 18

Sharks acquire Michael Kesselring, swap 1st-round picks with Sabres

The San Jose Sharks acquired defenseman Michael Kesselring and the No. 27 overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft from the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for the No.

Bowen Byram News / Daily Faceoff / June 18

Report: ‘Multiple teams’ exploring trade for Sabres’ Bowen Byram

The Buffalo Sabres are coming off their first Stanley Cup Playoff appearance in well over a decade, but a loss in the second round to the Montreal Canadiens

Buffalo Sabres News / NHL Trade Talk / June 18

Bowen Byram Suddenly Becomes Top Option on Trade Market After Issue with Sabres

According to a report by TSN’s Darren Dreger, “Multiple teams exploring a trade with the Buffalo Sabres involving Dman, Bo Byram.” He adds, “Byram has 1 yr left on his contract before becoming an unrestricted Free Agent.

Michael Kesselring News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 18

Next Sabres defenseman who could be traded after Michael Kesselring

The Buffalo Sabres traded defenseman Michael Kesselring to the San Jose Sharks on Wednesday, but may not be done. TSN’s Darren Dreger reports that multiple teams are calling the Sabres about a Bowen Byram trade.

Michael Kesselring News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 18

Sabres pull off trade to move up in 2026 NHL Draft after magical season

According to a team press release, the Buffalo Sabres have moved up in the draft.

The 'Active 40-goal NHL seasons' quiz

NHL News / NHL Rumors / June 16

NHL Rumors: Sabres have some questions that need answering; Blues should hang on to Colton Parayko unless someone overpays

Rachel Leni of the Buffalo Sabres: Questions entering the offseason. 1. Do the Buffalo Sabres keep their No. 27 pick in the draft? The Sabres lack experience at center, but not numbers at center.

NHL News / Yardbarker / June 3