The Washington Capitals recently acquired Alex Tuch from the Buffalo Sabres, which was one of the few moves they have made this offseason. After learning he was joining the team that beat him in the 2018 Stanley Cup Final, Tuch gave a classic answer, according to Capitals beat writer Sammi Silber. “Alex Tuch on “The Save”: […]
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The Chicago Blackhawks are feeling the pressure as they head into the NHL Draft and prepare for the 2026-27 season. They made a move this week that has been widely panned by top observers as they acquired defenseman Bowen Byram from the Buffalo Sabres for the No. 4 and 45 picks along with defenseman Louis […]
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Well, at least we won’t have to write any more Alex Tuch profiles in the near future. After speculating that the big winger could be a trade deadline acquisition in 2025, and a possible free agent signing this summer, things went in a different direction as the Buffalo Sabres signed the 30-year-old to an 8-year, $84 million contract before trading him to the Washington Capitals for a third-round pick and David Kampf.
With that move, the top forward was erased from the top of free agent bo...
One decision at the NHL draft can set off a chain of events. On Friday in Buffalo, there are a handful of pivotal moments everybody should look out for, whether it's a potential trade or a particular pick.
The Sabres find themselves in a very unique position right now. As the 2026 NHL draft takes place later today, they will hold both the 4th overall, and 20th overall…
The Buffalo Sabres recently traded Bowen Byram, while also acquiring the No. 4 pick from the Chicago Blackhawks. Now, they are being linked to the Winnipeg Jets’ Connor Hellebuyck, according to NHL insider Darren Dreger. “Look at the Buffalo Sabres, and we know that Jarmo Kekalainen has been extremely busy to this point. Could he […]
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The Buffalo Sabres, San Jose Sharks, St. Louis Blues and Ottawa Senators acquired first-round picks in Friday's NHL draft this week. They could take some promising prospects at those spots.
The Buffalo Sabres landed a stunning haul for defenseman Bowen Byram this week, scoring the 4th overall pick in Friday's NHL Draft, a second-rounder, plus the under-the-radar pickup of 6'8" D-man Louis Crevier, while also unloading the contract of Jordan Greenway. Now we're learning why the cost to acquire Byram was so high. According to i nsider Elliotte Friedman, on The Fan Hockey Show , Sabres GM Jarmo Kekalainen had a nice bidding war going amongst the Chicago Blackhawks, New Y...
Players like Darren Raddysh and Alex Tuch are off the market thanks to preemptive sign-and-trades.
The Chicago Blackhawks and Buffalo Sabres threw the hockey world into a frenzy with their Tuesday blockbuster trade, with the Sabres sending defenseman Bowen Byram and forward Jordan Greenway to…
Less than 24 hours after being acquired from the Buffalo Sabres, new Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Bowen Byram took questions from […]
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The Washington Capitals have been busy making big moves this week. The Caps have acquired both Jordan Kyrou from the St. Louis Blues and Alex Tuch from the Buffalo Sabres in two separate trades. With two wingers coming into the mix, the Capitals decided to move one that was set to become a restricted free […]
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Buffalo locked up Benson to a seven-year extension with an AAV of $7.5 million.
Bowen Byram was once the fourth overall selection in the 2019 NHL Draft. Since then, he has been traded twice, including when Byram was traded from the Buffalo Sabres to the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for the fourth overall selection in this year’s draft, among other assets. Now, Byram is speaking out about joining the […]
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Tuch was signed and traded to Washington from Buffalo, but the Caps are paying a hefty fee to make it happen.
The Buffalo Sabres made a blockbuster trade on Tuesday, sending Bowen Byram to the Chicago Blackhawks. They now have two picks in Friday’s first round: 4th overall and 20th overall. They also traded away Michael Kesselring, so they need a defenseman. The Sabres’ next move must be for a defenseman, and New York Islanders veteran […]
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There have already been multiple sign-and-trades for pending free agents this offseason. Darren Raddysh was sent from the Tampa Bay Lightning to the Toronto Maple Leafs, while Alex Tuch got a new deal while going from the Buffalo Sabres to the Washington Capitals. Now, the lone pending restricted free agent for the Carolina Hurricanes could […]
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The Buffalo Sabres and the Chicago Blackhawks made a stunning trade, sending Bowen Byram west for the 4th overall pick. It was a deal that drew dramatic reactions when it broke. Did Chicago overpay for their new top defenseman? Or did Buffalo give up too early on a player who has not popped offensively? We’ve […]
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*Tuesday sure was a doozy, and while yesterday mercifully wasn’t quite as busy around the league, we still had a bit of interesting activity unfolding. Here are the quick hits:
The Capitals are staying busy, and locked down Alex Tuch in a sign-and-trade deal. [ TSN ]
Speaking of getting locked down, the Sabres inked Zach Benson to a long-term contract. [ Sportsnet ]
And the NHL is looking at expansion… again. [ ESPN ]
*That’s a whole lot going on around the league, but ...
Montreal Canadiens news and notes
Brendan Gallagher will be named an honorary citizen by the city of Montreal on Thursday. [ CBC ]
Don’t be surprised if the Canadiens trade their first-round pick ahead of Friday’s NHL Draft for a second straight year. [ Montreal Gazette ]
Around the league and elsewhere
Last week’s 2026 PWHL Draft delivered an unforgettable night. [ NHL ]
Buffalo Sabres forward Alex Tuch is heading to the Washington Capitals in a sign-and-trade ...
The Buffalo Sabres have had a busy offseason so far, trading Bowen Byram to the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday before sending Alex Tuch to the Washington Capitals on Wednesday. General manager Jarmo Kekalainen is not done, however, as he took care of major internal business regarding young forward Zach Benson. Benson and the Sabres have […]
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Left-winger Zach Benson is remaining with the Buffalo Sabres for the foreseeable future.
Benson was an important piece in Buffalo’s success this past season, and will be a key part of the team’s core for years.
The Buffalo Sabres took care of two huge pieces of business on Wednesday, first completing a sign-and-trade that sent Alex Tuch to Washington , then locking up their most important restricted free agent, Zach Benson, to a long-term deal. BUFFALO BENNY ⚔️ Zach Benson has signed a seven-year contract with the @BuffaloSabres ! Powered by @SAP pic.twitter.com/Hm9oYlqEOd — NHL (@NHL) June 25, 2026 It's a seven-year deal with a $7.5 million AAV. A strong move for both the Sabres and player. Be...
Even though the Buffalo Sabres lost forward Alex Tuch on Wednesday after he was traded to the Washington Capitals, general manager Jarmo Kekäläinen did his part to ensure one of the club’s key pieces is sticking around for the long term. On Wednesday evening, it was confirmed that the Sabres and forward Zach Benson agreed […]
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