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Carolina Hurricanes Acquire Former 3rd-Round Pick From Buffalo Sabres
The NHL's trade market has slowed down considerably since the calendar flipped to August, but that doesn't mean there aren't minor deals being finalized. On Monday, the Carolina Hurricanes announced they've acquired winger Stiven Sardarian from the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for future considerations. The #Canes have acquired forward Stiven Sardarian from the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for future considerations. Details » https://t.co/BfzGTfKyQB pic.twitter.com/lE6mhlRaXy — Carolina Hur...
Free-Agent Logan Stanley Linked to Anaheim Ducks
Towering defenceman Logan Stanley is coming off a career season, and still sits without a contract. Stanley's an unrestricted free agent and many felt he'd land a four-year deal around $4 million AAV, and approaching the end of August, the former first-round pick is still looking for work next season. Stanley split time between the Buffalo Sabres and Winnipeg Jets last season, and while he battled some consistency issues, still finished with statistically his best season. The Sabres seemingly...
The Hockey News Big Show: Who Will Replace Tuch’s Goal-Scoring On The Sabres?
Michael Traikos, Ryan Kennedy, and Michael Augello discuss the Buffalo Sabres' goal-scoring dilemma, the Columbus Blue Jackets' off-season, Nikita Kucherov's next contract, and more.
Hurricanes acquire Stiven Sardarian from Sabres
Sardarian was selected by Buffalo in the third round of the 2021 NHL Entry Draft.
Sabres trade prospect Stiven Sardarian to Hurricanes
The Buffalo Sabres today traded the rights to unsigned forward prospect Stiven Sardarian to the Carolina Hurricanes in exchange for future considerations. Sardarian, who has played the last four seasons in the NCAA, was eligible to become an unrestricted free agent Saturday. The Russian, however, did not submit paperwork to NHL Central Registry indicating he is no longer an undergraduate student, according to Puckpedia.com. He will remain on a reserve list until paperwork is filed, ... Rea...
2021 NHL Re-Draft: Johnston To Sabres At No. 1, Knies To Ducks
The 2021 NHL Draft featured high-end talent at all three positions, headlined by Dallas Stars center Wyatt Johnston. Owen Cameron takes a look at what changes would be made if general managers across the league had a second chance to make their picks.
Sabres prospect Radim Mrtka handled trade rumors well, kept developing
BUFFALO – When word leaked in early March the Sabres would deal defense prospect Radim Mrtka to the St. Louis Blues if veteran defenseman Colton Parayko waived his no-trade clause , Seattle Thunderbirds coach Matt O’Dette said he and his assistants checked in on the youngster. Their message to Mrtka, 19, was simple: control what you can control. “He handled it really well,” O’Dette told the Times Herald. “He’s pretty, in a lot of ways, ... Read the full article The post Sabres prospect R...
Ex-Sabres star Jeff Skinner finds home overseas; Buffalo adds to hockey staff
Winger Jeff Skinner , who will count $6.4 million against the Buffalo Sabres’ salary cap in the upcoming season, has signed a one-year contract with EHC Biel, a team in the Swiss League. Skinner, 34, played 32 games for the San Jose Sharks last season, scoring six goals and 13 points before having his one-year contract terminated. After the Sabres exercised a buyout for final three seasons of his eight-year, $72 million contract following the ... Read the full article The post Ex-Sabres ...
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.
‘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.
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...
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.
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