Does Connor Hellebuyck Even Make Sense for the Buffalo Sabres?
Speculation has the Buffalo Sabres as one of the front-runners to land Connor Hellebuyck, but does it even make sense for them?
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Josh Doan says Sabres will be fine after losing players in trades: ‘A better team’
BUFFALO – Alex Tuch’s departure from the Sabres earlier this summer via a sign-and-trade deal with the Washington Capitals hardly surprised winger Josh Doan. In the weeks before free agency opened, it appeared the veteran first-line winger’s run in Buffalo could be ending after five seasons. “There was noise around whether or not he was staying or go,” Doan said prior to throwing out the first pitch at Saturday’s Bisons game against the Worcester Red ... Read the full article The post Jo...
Ranking the Blue Jackets on the Projected Opening Night Roster
The Columbus Blue Jackets are scheduled to open the season at home against the Buffalo Sabres on Oct. 1, and that night will be one of the most interesting nights…
Free-Agent Connor Ingram Linked To 3 Teams
Connor Ingram is still sitting without a contract as the best free-agent goaltender available, and from word around the league, it feels like Connor Hellebuyck's trade could be holding up a few teams making offers. The Winnipeg Jets are working on a Hellebuyck trade and while talks are ongoing, to this point there's been several teams linked, but no deal that feels imminent. Hellebuyck's trade talks have been linked to the Buffalo Sabres, Carolina Hurricanes, San Jose Sharks, Utah Mammoth, and...
Ranking Every Atlantic Division NHL Team's Forward Corps in 2026-27
The most cutthroat division in the NHL 'aint getting any easier...
Sabres sign former undrafted free agent to 1-year contract extension
It won’t be long now before the Buffalo Sabres gather for training camp as they look to capitalize on the success that they enjoyed during the 2025-26 NHL season, in which they returned to the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time since 2011; they also won their division for the first time since 2007, […] The post Sabres sign former undrafted free agent to 1-year contract extension appeared first on ClutchPoints .
After impressive rookie season, Sabres sign Zach Metsa to contract extension
The Buffalo Sabres on Friday signed defenseman Zach Metsa , one of their biggest surprises last season, to a one-year, one-way contract extension worth $900,000. Metsa, 27, is entering the final season of a two-year, two-way deal worth $1.63 million he signed in 2025. He can become an unrestricted free agent when his extension expires following the 2027-28 season. After signing his first NHL contract last year, the 5-foot-9, 198-pound Metsa earned his first recall ... Read the full article...
Report: Panthers Were ‘Hot’ For Connor Hellebuyck
The Connor Hellebuyck drama continues in Winnipeg, as there is no deal yet for the future Hall of Fame goaltender. But it isn't for lack of other teams trying. We've heard all about the Buffalo Sabres and their attempts to land Hellebuyck, and the Carolina Hurricanes and their potential offers. But according to insider Elliotte Friedman , speaking on NHL Tonight, the Florida Panthers were "hot" for Helly earlier this summer. But developments since then have made that possibility mu...
Sabres sign Zach Metsa to one-year contract extension
Metsa’s new contract carries a $900,000 NHL cap hit for the 2027-28 season
Sabres Sign Zach Metsa To Extension
The Buffalo Sabres have locked up a key depth defenseman to another season, signing Zach Metsa to a one-year deal at $900,000. Another year of Mets! ⚔️ We have signed Zach Metsa to a one-year contract extension with an AAV of $900,000. Details → https://t.co/J4HzCcu6Bu pic.twitter.com/mDNC7aTPQc — Buffalo Sabres (@BuffaloSabres) September 4, 2026 It's a one-way deal for the 27-year-old undrafted d-man. The new extension is for the 2027-28 season as he still has one more year to run on a two-ye...
How the Sabres Stack up Against the Atlantic Division in 2026-27
The Buffalo Sabres are heading into the 2026-27 season as defending Atlantic Division champions. They recorded 50-plus wins for the third time in franchise history (2006-07 / 2007-08). Now, heading…
5 Value Contracts That Set the Buffalo Sabres Up for the Future
It felt to many like the Buffalo Sabres came out of nowhere to become one of the best teams in the NHL. While their history over the prior 15 years…
Sabres' Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen Focused On Buffalo Despite Ongoing Trade Rumors
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is focused on getting the Buffalo Sabres back into the Stanley Cup Playoffsin 2026-27. Yes, he's well aware there's been a slew of trade rumors running wild about a potential deal for Winnipeg Jets' Connor Hellebuyck, but it's obvious UPL is focused on what he can control. The 27-year-old netminder hasn't fully moved on from the disappointing finish to last season, and wants another shot at making some noise with this group in Buffalo. “It stings for a week or two, but yo...
Utah Mammoth Making Strong Push For Connor Hellebuyck
The Winnipeg Jets continue to navigate a trade request from goaltender Connor Hellebuyck, and while the Buffalo Sabres and Carolina Hurricanes seemed to be the heavy favorites out of the gates, turns out there's a wildcard team in the Western Conference to consider. Multiple reports have recently linked the Utah Mammoth with making a strong play for Hellebuyck, as it's very likely the Jets and Mammoth are engaged in advanced trade talks, working on the specifics of the deal. Will it be enough ...
Veteran Goalie Rules Out Return To Former KHL Club, Attempting NHL Return
Alexandar Georgiev's path back to the NHL has been anything but smooth, and the latest word out of his camp makes clear he's not looking for an easy exit back overseas. Per Hockey News Hub , Georgiev has no plans on returning to Spartak Moscow of the KHL, with his camp reaffirming his intention to continue his career in North America. Winding Path That's Included Three Leagues In Two Years Georgiev's recent career has been turbulent. He signed a one-year, $850,000 deal with the Buffalo S...
3 burning Bruins questions entering 2026-27 NHL season
Jeremy Swayman and the Boston Bruins made the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2026. Boston had missed the postseason in 2025, but were able to pull it together last season. It was a promising campaign, even if they fell short of the ultimate prize. The Bruins lost in round one to the Buffalo Sabres in six […] The post 3 burning Bruins questions entering 2026-27 NHL season appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Report: Buffalo Sabres Pushing Hard to Acquire Connor Hellebuyck
Connor Hellebuyck wants out of Winnipeg and from multiple sources close to the situation, there's starting to see some traction in trade talks, specifically between the Jets and the Buffalo Sabres. Yes, these two teams should have just got this deal done weeks ago at the NHL Draft back in June, but that wasn't the case at all, and now talks have been revisited. From one insider, it sounds like the Sabres are pushing hard to get a deal complete before training camps open. David Pagnotta: ...
Former Sabres prospects have found new jobs all over this summer
For a while, former Buffalo Sabres defense prospect Nikita Novikov looked like a steal as he quickly adapted to North American hockey. Not only did the Russian generate offense without the benefit of power-play time, he led the Rochester Americans in plus-minus – gaudy ratings of 20 and 28, respectively – in each of his first two seasons. Novikov, a sixth-round pick in 2021, 188th overall, appeared to be on track to at least earn ... Read the full article The post Former Sabres prospects...
Which Sabres “Breakout” Player from 2025-26 Can Grow Even More?
The 2025-26 NHL season was a monumental season for the Sabres as a whole. They broke their playoff drought, they laid the foundation to be a destination city for players…
Do The Sabres Have Too Many Centers On Their Roster?
Of the problems a team could have, too much depth at a position is certainly one that comes up very little. In the Sabres’ case however, they case the predicament…
The best non-Sabres Connor Hellebuyck trade destination after Jets demand
The Winnipeg Jets have dealt with Connor Hellebuyck trade rumors throughout the offseason. Winnipeg hoped to resolve the situation privately when a trade to their liking presented itself. However, that hope was dashed recently by their franchise goaltender. Hellebuyck went public with his desire to be traded out of Winnipeg. The Michigan native released a […] The post The best non-Sabres Connor Hellebuyck trade destination after Jets demand appeared first on ClutchPoints .
3 Proposed Sabres Trade Packages That Get Connor Hellebuyck To Buffalo
While the Connor Hellebuyck trade drama picks up steam, the Buffalo Sabres continue to be strongly linked to the three-time Vezina Trophy winner. They nearly had a deal back at the time of the Draft, but the Jets declined to give up their #8 pick (who they used to take highly-touted Swedish center Viggo Bjorck) . Since we already know that Hellebuyck had approved a trade to the Sabres, they remain one of the frontrunners, and here, we look at three proposed trade packages that have...
Buffalo Sabres’ Top 10 Prospects for 2026-27
The Buffalo Sabres have had one of the better prospect pools in the NHL for years now. From high draft picks to some well-developed players, they have had a number…
Realistic Expectations for Blackhawks’ Bowen Byram in 2026-27
Chicago Blackhawks general manager (GM) Kyle Davidson made the biggest move of his career this offseason, trading for Buffalo Sabres defenseman Bowen Byram. After giving up the fourth overall pick…
Sabres Need to Decide What to Do With Ryan Johnson
The Buffalo Sabres have gone through a lot of prospects over recent years. Some of them graduated to the NHL for being fairly good at what they do, while others…
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