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Prized prospect Radim Mrtka, the No. 9 overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft, isn't ready for a significant role with the Buffalo Sabres. The Sabres appeared

Buffalo Sabres News / Sabre Noise / September 23

Radim Mrtka's NHL debut might come sooner than expected amid Sabres injuries

Radim Mrtka was on the outside looking in on most roster projections early in the Buffalo Sabres' training camp. He will eventually be a key piece of the blue line and could play NHL games this season, but it didn't seem like he would get that opportunity on opening night.

Buffalo Sabres News / Sabre Noise / September 13

Radim Mrtka revealed what everyone wanted to know about Jiri Kulich

One of the big questions for the Buffalo Sabres entering this season is what Jiri Kulich might be able to provide to this team. It has been almost an entire year since he played in an NHL game after it was discovered that Kulich had blood clots.

Washington Capitals News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz

How many of the 22 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The '2026-27 NHL captains' quiz

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

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / September 11

One prospect to watch on every NHL 2026 rookie tournament roster

For months, fans across the internet have been clamoring for action resembling NHL hockey. And while these rookie tournaments won’t feature many players that will be full-timers this season, it does offer fans a glimpse into the future before training camps start next week.

Leafs’ Gavin McKenna to sit out rookie tournament

The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

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 / Sabre Noise / September 11

3 Buffalo Sabres to watch in the 2026 Prospect Showcase

Before the Buffalo Sabres officially open training camp as a team, the future will be on display in the 2026 Prospect Showcase. This event will include two games against the Boston Bruins, with the first game on Sunday afternoon at 5 PM and the second on Monday at noon.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / September 10

Radim Mrtka headlines Buffalo Sabres’ Prospects Showcase roster

Defenseman Radim Mrtka, the ninth overall pick in 2025, headlines the Buffalo Sabres’ 22-man roster for the upcoming Prospects Showcase against the Boston Bruins at LECOM Harborcenter.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / August 17

Sabres prospect Radim Mrtka handled trade rumors well, kept developing

BUFFALO – When word leaked in early March the Sabres would deal defense prospect Radim Mrtka to the St. Louis Blues if veteran defenseman Colton Parayko waived his no-trade clause, Seattle Thunderbirds coach Matt O’Dette said he and his assistants checked in on the youngster.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / June 26

2026 NHL Mock Draft: Final top 96

BUFFALO – Let the chaos begin. The 2026 NHL Draft kicks off at KeyBank Center on Thursday, and it is easily set to be one of the most unpredictable we’ve ever seen.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / April 8

Sabres reassign top defense prospect to Rochester Amerks

The Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday reassigned top defense prospect Radim Mrtka from his junior team, the Seattle Thunderbirds, to the Rochester Americans.

Buffalo Sabres News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / April 1

Is he really talking about Radim Mrtka? The good and the bad of Keith Pelley’s press conference

It was a low bar to clear for Keith Pelley in Tuesday’s press conference, but ultimately, he bricked the layup. I don’t want to speak for all Leafs fans, but I’m pretty sure most simply wanted — on top of the obvious: an acknowledgment that the season fell inexcusably short of expectations and real change […]

NHL News / Yardbarker

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.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 13

2026 NHL Mock Draft: Canadian teams busy in post-trade-deadline edition

Now, with the NHL Trade Deadline in the rearview mirror, it’s time to get you up to date with our second mock draft of 2026.

Senators no longer forfeiting 2026 first-round pick

Blackhawks, Senators to play 2026 Global Series in Germany

Maple Leafs' lack of response to Radko Gudas hit disappointing, but not surprising

Blues GM Doug Armstrong Q&A: Trade Deadline, keeping Parayko/Thomas and more

Can you name every player selected in the Vegas Golden Knights expansion draft?

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / March 4

Sabres Close to Acquiring Star Defenseman From Blues

The Buffalo Sabres seem destined to make the playoffs for the first time in 14 years and are nearing a trade to boost their defensive core. Buffalo is acquiring St.