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Buffalo Sabres & Olen Zellweger Agree on Extension

The Buffalo Sabres have gotten a nice piece of business done, signing newly-acquired Olen Zellweger for a three-year extension at a nice team-friendly $3.1 million AAV. The Sabres waste no time signing newly acquired Olen Zellweger to a 3-year extension ✍️ pic.twitter.com/0DDOYe00uM — Spittin' Chiclets (@spittinchiclets) July 1, 2026 Zellweger will be an RFA once again after the new contract is up. He had been projected by AFP Analytics for a $6.5M AAV on a six-year deal, or a $3.2M on a two-y...

Maple Leafs Urged to Sign 6-Foot-7 Defenseman From Division Rival

The Toronto Maple Leafs could look to bolster their blue line in free agency.Toronto already pulled off a sign-and-trade for Darren Raddysh, but the Maple Leafs dealt Brando Carlo to the St. Louis Blues. With that, Maple Leafs analyst Jeremy Tingly of LeafsNation urges the team to sign former Buffalo Sabres defenseman Logan Stanley.“Stanley is […] The post Maple Leafs Urged to Sign 6-Foot-7 Defenseman From Division Rival appeared first on HEAVY .

Blackhawks Signing Bowen Byram To Shocking Extension

The Chicago Blackhawks gave up a ton to acquire defenseman Bowen Byram from the Buffalo Sabres last week: the Nos. 4 and 45 overall picks in the 2026 NHL Draft, along with defenseman Louis Crevier . They clearly viewed  Byram as their No. 1 blueliner for the future. Now, they're putting their money where their mouth is, as they're set to sign him to a shocking long-term extension. Six-year extension, $12.5 M AAV per season as per @DarrenDreger for Byram in Chicago 👀 https://t.co/YDp5QPlBg...

Report: Winnipeg Jets Close To Trading Connor Hellebuyck

The Winnipeg Jets have been discussing Connor Hellebuyck in ongoing trade talks, and there's growing speculation with free agency opening on Wednesday, and several teams getting a better sense of their roster, and spending habits, Hellebuyck should be moved this week. Two teams in the mix are the New Jersey Devils and Buffalo Sabres, but frankly, don't sleep on the San Jose Sharks. The Devils traded Jacob Markstrom to the Florida Panthers, and have a giant hole in their crease. They also rece...

Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck ‘100%’ willing to join Sabres

Connor Hellebuyck may have stayed with the Winnipeg Jets through the 2026 NHL Draft, but trade speculation surrounding the star goaltender remains very much alive. According to NHL insider Elliotte Friedman, Buffalo remains a legitimate destination if discussions resume. Speaking…

Michael Kesselring signs $13.5 million deal with Sharks after Sabres trade

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 .

Sabres re-sign depth forward to $18 million deal

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 .

Trade grades for Sabres, Ducks after Olen Zellweger NHL Draft day deal

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 .

After 3 Blockbuster NHL Trades, Who Are Biggest Winners/Losers?

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 .

Report: Jets and Sabres in Advanced Trade Talks for Connor Hellebuyck

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...

Chicago Blackhawks Trade Former 1st Round Pick To Eastern Conference

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 .