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In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Dallas Stars continue to work on a Jason Robertson trade, the Edmonton Oilers explored a potential goaltending solution in Buffalo, Vladimir Tarasenko’s camp is…
Reflecting on this weekend's NHL Draft hosted by the Sabres, it was another installment of it being decentralized in Buffalo. The post Should the NHL Draft remain decentralized in the future? appeared first on Hockey Mountain High .
The deal will reportedly carry an AAV of $3 million.
The Buffalo Sabres were believed to be close on a major trade, with one notable goalie willing to waive his no-trade clause. The post Sabres-Jets Smasher Possible as Vezina Winner Willing to Waive appeared first on HEAVY .
The San Jose Sharks have signed defenseman Michael Kesselring to a three-year, $13.5 million contract carrying a $4.5 million average annual value through the 2028-29 season, according to PuckPedia. Tthe agreement covers one remaining restricted free agent season and two unrestricted free agent years, and it does not include trade protection. The extension comes less […] The post Michael Kesselring signs $13.5 million deal with Sharks after Sabres trade appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Buffalo Sabres secured one of their pending free agents before the opening of free agency by agreeing to a six-year, $18 million contract with forward Beck Malenstyn, according to Elliotte Friedman. The deal carries an average annual value of $3 million, doubling the $1.375 million cap hit from the two-year contract he signed after […] The post Sabres re-sign depth forward to $18 million deal appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Buffalo Sabres made some noise in the trade market ahead of the 2026 NHL Draft. After dealing Bowen Byram to the Chicago Blackhawks for the fourth-overall pick, they needed a new defenseman. The Sabres picked up Olen Zellweger in a trade with the Anaheim Ducks ahead of the first round. How did both sides […] The post Trade grades for Sabres, Ducks after Olen Zellweger NHL Draft day deal appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The weeks leading up to free agency have been much more eventful than anyone expected. There have been several shocking, landscape-altering trades this week, but they are not all equal. The three trades with the most potential to deliver for their respective franchises were made by the Washington Capitals, the Florida Panthers, and the Buffalo […] The post After 3 Blockbuster NHL Trades, Who Are Biggest Winners/Losers? appeared first on The Lead .
The Edmonton Oilers will have to go to a back-up option for a goalie upgrade following the Sebastian Cossa trade. The post Oilers Could Turn to Buffalo Sabres, Boston Bruins For Goalie Help appeared first on HEAVY .
The Sabres weren’t going to have a pick high enough to land Rudolph until a surprising pre-draft trade landed them the fourth overall selection.
Gifted offensively, Rudolph has been likened to a right-handed version of Zach Werenski.
It seems like the NHL news cycle never quits. With a 32-team league and active free agency, we've got news to report regarding the Winnipeg Jets ' starting goaltender, Connor Hellebuyck . Hellebuyck was a part of the 2026 US Olympic team that won a gold medal in Milan, Italy. The news surrounding the team hasn't been the greatest, as it seems a lot of the American-born players are fleeing their current teams, and Hellebuyck may be the next one. According to The 32 Thoughts Po...
The Chicago Blackhawks already surprised their fans by trading the fourth overall selection in the 2026 NHL Draft to the Buffalo Sabres in return for Bowen Byram and Jordan Greenway, meaning that they do not have a first-round pick in the Draft that begins on Friday evening from Buffalo.The Blackhawks have selected first, second, and […] The post Chicago Blackhawks Trade Former 1st Round Pick To Eastern Conference appeared first on HEAVY .
An interesting batch of Sabres rumors posits that a major announcement could be waiting until the 2026 NHL Draft has begun. The post Sabres Rumors: Major Trade to Happen In Between Picks at Draft appeared first on HEAVY .
The Connor Hellebuyck situation continues to be fluid as we approach the draft and beyond. One team that has been linked to having serious interest in trading for the three-time Vezina Trophy winner is the Buffalo Sabres. But as of now, that interest is no more. According to insider David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period , Buffalo rejected the Jets' pricey ask: The Buffalo Sabres have had significant interest in Connor Hellebuyck. But my understanding… is that the Sabres have declined the a...
Thanks to the work of general manager Chris Patrick, the Washington Capitals have acquired not one but two right-handed players with plenty of offensive upside. He acquired Jordan Kyrou from the St. Louis Blues, and then acquired Alex Tuch from the Buffalo Sabres in a sign-and-trade deal, locking him up to an eight-year extension. All […] The post What kept Capitals’ Chris Patrick awake at night before Alex Tuch, Jordan Kyrou deals appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Anaheim Ducks have acquired center Anton Wahlberg and a second-round selection (45th overall) in the 2026 NHL Draft from the Buffalo Sabres for defenseman Olen Zellweger.
The Buffalo Sabres have acquired defenseman Olen Zellweger from the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for Aton Wahlberg and the 45th-overall pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft. Anaheim trades Olen…
The Buffalo Sabres were a part of one of the more stunning trades of this NHL offseason. Now, just days after Bowen Byram went to the Chicago Blackhawks, they have added a defenseman. The Sabres have traded for Anaheim Ducks defender Olen Zellweger, according to Sportsnet insider Elliotte Friedman. “Olen Zellweger is being traded to […] The post Sabres replace Bowen Byram with Ducks defenseman in trade appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Washington Capitals recently acquired Alex Tuch from the Buffalo Sabres, which was one of the few moves they have made this offseason. After learning he was joining the team that beat him in the 2018 Stanley Cup Final, Tuch gave a classic answer, according to Capitals beat writer Sammi Silber. “Alex Tuch on “The Save”: […] The post Capitals’ Alex Tuch gets real on 2018 Stanley Cup Final connection appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Chicago Blackhawks are feeling the pressure as they head into the NHL Draft and prepare for the 2026-27 season. They made a move this week that has been widely panned by top observers as they acquired defenseman Bowen Byram from the Buffalo Sabres for the No. 4 and 45 picks along with defenseman Louis […] The post Next move Blackhawks must make after Bowen Byram blockbuster trade appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Well, at least we won’t have to write any more Alex Tuch profiles in the near future. After speculating that the big winger could be a trade deadline acquisition in 2025, and a possible free agent signing this summer, things went in a different direction as the Buffalo Sabres signed the 30-year-old to an 8-year, $84 million contract before trading him to the Washington Capitals for a third-round pick and David Kampf. With that move, the top forward was erased from the top of free agent bo...
One decision at the NHL draft can set off a chain of events. On Friday in Buffalo, there are a handful of pivotal moments everybody should look out for, whether it's a potential trade or a particular pick.
The Sabres find themselves in a very unique position right now. As the 2026 NHL draft takes place later today, they will hold both the 4th overall, and 20th overall…
The Buffalo Sabres recently traded Bowen Byram, while also acquiring the No. 4 pick from the Chicago Blackhawks. Now, they are being linked to the Winnipeg Jets’ Connor Hellebuyck, according to NHL insider Darren Dreger. “Look at the Buffalo Sabres, and we know that Jarmo Kekalainen has been extremely busy to this point. Could he […] The post NHL rumors: Sabres linked to Jets’ Connor Hellebuyck after acquiring No. 4 overall pick appeared first on ClutchPoints .