2026-27 Buffalo Sabres Season Preview
The Buffalo Sabres enter the 2026–27 season with a reshaped roster after a breakout 2025–26 campaign that ended their playoff drought.
What happened between Alex Tuch and the Buffalo Sabres?
Where did things go sideways between Alex Tuch and the Buffalo Sabres? Why did the hometown kid not re-sign and end up in Washington?
NHL Rumors: What’s Next for the Buffalo Sabres?
The Buffalo Sabres have been active heading into the NHL Draft, but they are not finished as their GM looks to reshape the roster.
NHL Rumors: Rielly, Tuch, Werenski, Drysdale, Nurse, DeBrusk, Pettersson, and Boeser
Morgan Rielly provides a four team list. A Jamie Drysdale extension will eventually get done. Status quo for the Edmonton Oilers and Darnell Nurse.
NHL Rumors: Werenski, Tuch, Byram, Hellebuyck, Larkin, Knies and Robertson
Blue Jackets and Zach Werenski will meet after the draft. Stars have offered Jason Robertson $12 million. Notes on Alex Tuch, Bowen Byram, Connor Hellebuyck, Dylan Larkin and Matthew Knies.
NHL Rumors: St. Louis Blues, Boston Bruins, and the Buffalo Sabres
The Blues weren't on Brady's list. Bruins talking to two UFAs. The Buffalo Sabres are going to need to find some offense. Trading Bowen Byram could help with that
NHL Rumors: DeBrusk, Oilers, Laine, Kane, Kings, Sabres, Nurse, Doughty, and Byram
A spin around the NHL rumors with some quick hits. Bowen Byram might be a nice fit for the Pittsburgh Penguins.
NHL Rumors: Calgary Flames, John Carlson, and Bowen Byram
A couple Flames players going to free agency. Could John Carlson get $10 million? What kind of trade value does Bowen Byram have?
NHL Rumors: Tippett, Zegras, Tuch, Mantha, McMann, Arvidsson, Tarasenko, Roslovic, Bobrovsky, Kane, Shea, and Greer
Owen Tippett getting some interest. A Trevor Zegras extension will eventually get done. Some quick notes on some of the top UFA forwards.
NHL Rumors: Buffalo Sabres, and the St. Louis Blues
The Buffalo Sabres have some questions that need answering. The St. Louis Blues should hang on to Colton Parayko unless someone overpays. A Jordan Binnington to Florida idea.
NHL Rumors: Chicago Blackhawks, and the Toronto Maple Leafs
The Chicago Blackhawks would be interested in Alex Tuch or Jason Robertson if they become available. Why would the Toronto Maple Leafs even be looking to trade Matthew Knies?
NHL Rumors: Dallas Stars, Carolina Hurricanes, and the Top 30 NHL Free Agents
The Dallas Stars don't plan on letting Mavrik Bourque go. The Carolina Hurricanes inquired on Sergei Bobrovsky and Jordan Binnington. Top 30 NHL free agents.