Ranking Canada's Seven NHL Teams By 2026-27 Stanley Cup Chances
After three of the seven Canadian NHL teams made the Stanley Cup playoffs in 2025-26, here's a ranking of each team's chances to win the Cup in 2026-27.
Sabres
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‘You’re excited to be around him’: Thompson on the energy Benson brings to the Sabres
Benson’s off-ice energy and on-ice contributions helped the Sabres snap the longest postseason appearance drought in the NHL.
‘We have a lot of young talent that’s ready to explode’: Benson on how Sabres will handle Tuch’s departure
Despite losing a strong offensive weapon, Buffalo is set up for success for the long haul.
NHL Off-Season Rankings: No. 28, Buffalo Sabres
TheHockeyNews.com's series ranking every NHL team's off-season continues with a look at the Buffalo Sabres. After a remarkable 2025-26 season, have they done enough to remain a top contender in the Atlantic Division?
NHL Rumor Roundup: Red Wings' GM Search Delays Larkin Trade, Sabres Searching For Goalie
The Detroit Red Wings' ongoing search for a new general manager has put Dylan Larkin's trade request on hold, while the Buffalo Sabres appear no closer to bolstering their goaltending for the upcoming season.
Sabres’ Zach Benson Doesn’t Hold Back On Canadiens Fans
The season for both the Montreal Canadiens and Buffalo Sabres can be considered a major success, as both clubs advanced to the Stanley Cup Playoffs on an eventual collision course toward one another in the Eastern Conference Semifinal.For the Canadiens, it was their second straight trip to the postseason after multiple years of finishing on […] The post Sabres’ Zach Benson Doesn’t Hold Back On Canadiens Fans appeared first on HEAVY .
When did Sabres realize they were a playoff team?
The Sabres went on a meteoric rise from the bottom of the Eastern Conference to an Atlantic Division title.
Sabres Rookie Konsta Helenius Should Be in Calder Trophy Talks
The 2026-27 NHL season is approaching fast, which means sooner rather than later we will get into award predictions, whether they are team-related or individual awards. A trophy that has…
A History of Canadiens’ Game 7s Since 1994
The Montreal Canadiens took on the Buffalo Sabres in a winner-takes-all Game 7 in the second round of the 2026 Playoffs in a situation that has repeatedly shaped the franchise’s…
Monday Habs Headlines: Could Rickard Rakell be a short-term fit?
Montreal Canadiens news and notes Could Rickard Rakell be the stopgap answer until Michael Hage is ready? [ A Winning Habit ] Olivia Cook was happy to hear that her adopted style of coaching was similar to Martin St-Louis’s when she joined development camp as a guest coach. [ NHL.com ] Around the league and elsewhere Can the Buffalo Sabres repeat their 2025-26 performance? [ NHL.com ] Konsta Helenius leads Buffalo’s prospect list. [ NHL.com ]
Blackhawks have nothing to lose with development of rookie Xavier Villeneuve
A report surrounding the Chicago Blackhawks makes it clear why drafting someone like Xavier Villeneuve might be an excellent decision for the organization. After much speculation surrounding who the Chicago Blackhawks would select with the fourth overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, the front office shook things up. Instead of using their first-round pick, Chicago traded it to the Buffalo Sabres for young, yet NHL-proven defenseman Bowen Byram . Still, the Blackhawks went ahead and took a cal...
Canucks Trade Pitch Sends 28-Goal Sniper to Sabres
The Vancouver Canucks have traded many players since they officially started a rebuild last season. This included moving players this summer, as they have already traded defenseman Marcus Pettersson and forward Nils Hoglander.While the Canucks have been busy, it would not be surprising if they continued to trade more players before next season is here. […] The post Canucks Trade Pitch Sends 28-Goal Sniper to Sabres appeared first on HEAVY .
Bruins’ Charlie McAvoy Opens Up About Gruesome Olympic Injury
While the Boston Bruins did manage to return to the Stanley Cup Playoffs this last season despite being part of the heavily competitive Atlantic Division, the bad news is that they were eliminated in the Eastern Conference Quarterfinal by the rival Buffalo Sabres.And unfortunately for the Bruins, they’ll begin next season without defenseman Charlie McAvoy […] The post Bruins’ Charlie McAvoy Opens Up About Gruesome Olympic Injury appeared first on HEAVY .
Jack Eichel Has Become the Greatest Player in Golden Knights History
When the Vegas Golden Knights acquired Jack Eichel from the Buffalo Sabres in November 2021, the move came with enormous expectations. Vegas didn’t trade for a good player — they…
Blue Jackets hire former Sabres coach Don Granato as assistant
Former Buffalo Sabres coach Don Granato is back in the NHL. The Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday named Granato an assistant coach on Rick Bowness’ staff. Granato, 58, most recently led Team USA’s entry in the World Championship in the spring, his first head coaching gig since his dismissal from the Sabres following a sixth-place finish in the Atlantic Division in 2023-24. After arriving in Buffalo as an assistant in 2019, he led the Sabres ... Read the full article The post Blue Jac...
Sabres to host Prospects Showcase rookie games Sept. 13 and 14
The Buffalo Sabres’ annual preseason rookie tournament will have a different look this year. The Sabres announced today they will host a two-game Prospects Showcase against the Boston Bruins on Sept. 13 and 14 at LECOM Harborcenter. Beginning in 2015, the Sabres annually hosted the Prospects Challenge, a tournament that featured five or six teams. Ticket information and rosters will be released at a later date. The Sabres will play two games in Boston ahead ... Read the full article ...
Yankees, Knicks Deal Just the Start of DAZN’s Latest U.S. Plans
The New York Knicks will have a new local streaming home as they defend their NBA title. So will the New York Yankees, Brooklyn Nets, New York Rangers, New Jersey Devils, New York Islanders and Buffalo Sabres. And if DAZN gets its way, those seven teams will just be the start. A day after announcing […]
Yankees, Knicks RSNs Ditch Gotham App for DAZN Deal
Yankees, Knicks, Nets, Rangers, Devils, Islanders, and Sabres all head to DAZN.
The five most mediocre NHL teams of the past 10 years
These teams have been too bad to contend for championships but also too good to accumulate top talent in the draft.
Top Three Teams To Win The Stanley Cup For the First Time In Franchise History
Only 10 active teams in the NHL haven't won a Stanley Cup yet. Here are the top three teams among those title-less franchises that are next in line to win the Cup.
Sunday Habs Headlines: Canadiens could be involved in imminent Kirill Marchenko trade
Montreal Canadiens news and notes Kirill Marchenko is reportedly close to be being traded from the Columbus Blue Jackets, and the Canadiens might be one of the two teams in the running. [ RG.org ] Cam Neely is the main villain in Montreal’s franchise story. [ The Athletic ] Around the league and elsewhere The New York Islanders have had discussions about adding Patrik Laine. [ TVA Sports ] Nikita Klepov, selected with the 15th-overall pick the Anaheim Ducks recei...
3 Keys To Sabres Winning Atlantic Division for Second Straight Season
The Buffalo Sabres are coming off one of the best seasons in franchise history. They won the Atlantic Division, recorded 50 wins for just the third time ever, and came…
Former Sabres found new jobs as free agents this summer
In his sixth pro season, forward Josh Dunne finally stuck in the NHL. Other than a one-game stint with the Rochester Americans in October, he spent all year in Buffalo, playing a career-high 34 games as he established himself as a versatile and rugged presence on the Sabres’ fourth line. On another team, the affable Dunne, 27, might’ve enjoyed more regular duty. But the Sabres possessed depth up front, so he moved in and out ... Read the full article The post Former Sabres found new jobs a...
Top Landing Spots For Free Agent Logan Stanley
Logan Stanley remains unsigned deep into the summer, and he stands as the top unrestricted free agent defenseman still available. The 28-year-old is coming off the best season of his career, setting new highs with nine goals, 17 assists, 26 points, and 128 penalty minutes across 76 games split between the Winnipeg Jets and Buffalo Sabres after a March trade. At 6-foot-7 and 231 pounds, Stanley is one of the most physically imposing defensemen in the league and one of the youngest blueliners ...
Patrick Kane’s return to Blackhawks reportedly a toss up with Sabres lurking
Patrick Kane's future is up in the air. As much as the Chicago Blackhawks would love to tilt the scales in their favor, they may be left with no better than a 50/50 chance. The Chicago Blackhawks and Buffalo Sabres both make compelling cases to sign Patrick Kane ahead of the 2026-27 NHL season. As things stand, Kane’s heart is split in two, and he has yet to decide where he will play next season. According to a report, the Hawks— despite their pitch of going back down memory lane and re...
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