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On Wednesday afternoon, the San Jose Sharks and Buffalo Sabres struck a deal that could affect what the Vancouver Canucks do at the 2026 NHL Draft. The Sharks announced via social media that they have acquired defenceman Michael Kesselring and the 27th overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft from the Buffalo Sabres, in…
The Buffalo Sabres defenseman, Bowen Byram, could be one of the bigger names available this offseason.
Following a one-year absence from the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Boston Bruins returned to the annual dance thanks to a successful 2025-26 regular season, and they found themselves matched up against the upstart Buffalo Sabres.The Sabres, an Atlantic Division rival of the Bruins, were back in the playoffs themselves after a 14-year absence, and unfortunately […] The post Rival Team Emerging As Serious Threat To Steal Key Bruins Scorer appeared first on HEAVY .
The Buffalo Sabres sent out Michael Kesselring in a trade on Wednesday, but that, apparently, might not be the last move made to their blueline this offseason. According to insider Darren Dreger, the Sabres are talking with "multiple teams" about a potential Bowen Byram trade. Multiple teams exploring a trade with the Buffalo Sabres involving Dman, Bo Byram. Byram has 1 yr left on his contract before becoming an unrestricted Free Agent. Agent, Darren Ferris has some history with marching...
Emma Lingan, Michael Augello and Jon Bailey discuss the Michael Kesselring trade, the Capitals' coach extension, the Golden Knights' new coach and much more.
There is another trade to announce in the NHL involving the San Jose Sharks, who already acquired defenseman Michael Kesselring from the Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday. The Boston Bruins have traded unsigned draft choice Andre Gasseau and a 2026 fourth round draft selection (120th overall) to the Sharks in exchange for a 2026 fourth round draft selection (104th overall, […] The post Bruins trade Boston College prospect to Sharks for draft picks appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Byram has one year left on his contract with a salary cap hit of $6.25 million before he is eligible for unrestricted free agency.
The San Jose Sharks moved quickly on Wednesday. Within hours of the offseason opening, general manager Mike Grier sent the No. 20 overall pick to the Buffalo Sabres in exchange…
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. “Multiple teams exploring a trade with the Buffalo Sabres involving Dman, Bo Byram. Byram has 1 yr left on his […] The post NHL rumors: Next Sabres defenseman who could be traded after Michael Kesselring appeared first on ClutchPoints .
It is no secret that the Buffalo Sabres have a lot of work to do this summer, especially with one of their biggest stars headed for greener pastures. That said,…
The San Jose Sharks traded for defenseman Michael Kesselring from the Buffalo Sabres ahead of the NHL Draft. They moved back seven spots in the first round of the upcoming draft to make the move. Kesselring was only in Buffalo for one season before they shipped him off to the Sharks. The Athletic’s Pierre LeBrun […] The post NHL rumors: Michael Kesselring asked for change of scenery before trade to Sharks appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The 2026 off-season has officially kicked off. Following the Carolina Hurricanes hoisting the Stanley Cup on Sunday, there have been a handful of trades as the NHL draft and free agency inch closer. One of those trades included a former Oilers prospect, as the Buffalo Sabres sent Michael Kesselring and the 27th overall pick to…
San Jose Sharks General Manager Mike Grier is bringing in reinforcements to help address one of the team’s biggest offseason needs: defense. Today, the Sharks announced that it traded the 20th overall pick in the upcoming NHL Entry Draft to the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for the rights to Michael Kesselring and the 27th overall pick in the draft. Kesselring is the key piece in this deal. The 26-year-old is a pending restricted free agent who doesn’t have a contract. However, the Sharks no...
The San Jose Sharks need to populate their blueline. Badly. They had only two NHL defensemen signed for next season. And the Buffalo Sabres were looking to offload some salary to free up cap space, and move up in the draft. Today's trade addresses both of those issues, as the Sharks have landed Michael Kesselring from Buffalo in exchange for a swap of first-round picks. WE’VE GOT A TRADE 🔀 Hello Michael Kesselring and 27th overall! — San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) June 17, 2026 The Sabres al...
The San Jose Sharks have acquired right-handed defenseman Michael Kesselring and the 27th overall draft pick from the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for the 20th overall draft pick in this…
Just over 24 hours following the blockbuster trade between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Philadelphia Flyers, there is another trade to report out of the National Hockey League. San Jose Sharks general manager Mike Grier has picked up a promising young defenseman from the Buffalo Sabres, acquiring Michael Kesselring along with the 27th overall […] The post Sharks acquires Michael Kesselring, No. 27 pick from Buffalo appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Sabres traded Kesselring to move up seven spots in the first round, from No. 27 to 20.
The 2026 NHL Offseason is officially underway, and for the Buffalo Sabres, arguably the most important matter of business for general manager Jarmo Kekäläinen is getting forward Alex Tuch signed to a new contract.However, if the club can’t retain Tuch because of his high asking price, they’ll need to find an adequate replacement in order […] The post Sabres Surprise Fans, Trade Promising Young Defenseman To West Coast appeared first on HEAVY .
The season that was for the Buffalo Sabres was a tremendous success by just about all reasonable standards, especially given the dark cloud that hung over the franchise at this time last year as the holders of the NHL’s longest active playoff drought. In fact, the Sabres hadn’t qualified for the Stanley Cup Playoffs since […] The post Sabres’ perfect trade offer for Rangers’ Vincent Trocheck appeared first on ClutchPoints .
If there was anyone who was going to be the leader of the Buffalo Sabres when they broke their record- long playoff drought, it was deservedly so Rasmus Dahlin. No player…
With the 2025-26 season in the books, it is time to be retrospective while keeping an eye toward the future. Expectations are already high for 2026-27, and part of that…
The Boston Bruins managed to return to the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2025-26 after having missed the previous season, but their stay in the annual dance was a short one. They were eliminated in six games in the Eastern Conference Quarterfinal by the divisional rival Buffalo Sabres, who were making their first playoff appearance since […] The post Bruins Announce Multi-Year Contract For Young Forward appeared first on HEAVY .
The Philadelphia Flyers are making a ton of trade calls trying to land a defenceman, and it turns out the Buffalo Sabres are quietly emerging as a trade partner. The Flyers have had trade interest in Bowen Byram for quite sometime, and word is general manager Daniel Briere has been in contact with the Sabres about a potential swap including Owen Tippett. The Sabres are in the market for top-six wingers as Alex Tuch is likely moving on this summer. Tippett's name has been out on the trade...
The 2026 NHL Entry Draft is set to take place in Buffalo, New York, from June 26 – 27 at KeyBank Center. It’s the first time that the draft is…
Alex Tuch is currently the NHL’s top pending UFA forward. The Buffalo Sabres haven’t been able to lock him up yet, which raises the question of which teams could sign him if he tests free agency.