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Buffalo Sabres forwards Alex Tuch and Peyton Krebs

Buffalo Sabres 2026 free agents: trade, re-sign or let them walk?

Tim Daniels
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Sabres should urgently target best remaining NHL free agent

How much cap space could Sabres have in 2026 and why it might not even matter?

Buffalo Sabres last hope to save the Dylan Cozens trade rests on this player

Mar 15, 2025; Columbus, Ohio, USA;  Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Yegor Chinakhov (59) controls the puck as New York Rangers left wing Will Cuylle (50) defends during the second period at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images

Could the Sabres make another move in free agency for this winger?

Zackary Laware
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The Buffalo Sabres didn't solve their problem with Bowen Byram despite signing him to a new contract this week.

Sabres, Byram kick can down the road with new contract

Nestor Quixtan
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Jan 20, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Buffalo Sabres goaltender Devon Levi (27) defends the net without a stick against the Seattle Kraken during the third period at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images

The Sabres and Oilers could make another big trade this summer

Zackary Laware
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Mar 1, 2025; Buffalo, New York, USA;  Buffalo Sabres defenseman Bowen Byram (4) during a stoppage in play against the Montreal Canadiens at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

With no arbitration on the table, what will the Sabres do with Bowen Byram?

Zackary Laware
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Mar 15, 2025; Buffalo, New York, USA;  Buffalo Sabres center Tyson Kozak (48) waits for the face-off during the third period against the Vegas Golden Knights at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

This re-signed forward could be a future X-factor for the Sabres

Zackary Laware
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Buffalo Sabres v Ottawa Senators

What do the Sabres get in resigning this forward?

Daniel Becker
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Apr 12, 2025; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Justin Danforth (17) wrists a shot on goal aWashington Capitals  during the third period at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russell LaBounty-Imagn Images

Justin Danforth may be the 4th-line Vet the Sabres needed

Zackary Laware
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Apr 6, 2025; Buffalo, New York, USA;  Buffalo Sabres defenseman Jacob Bernard-Docker (24) looks to make a pass as Boston Bruins left wing Cole Koepke (45) tries to defend during the first period at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

The Sabres letting Jacob Bernard-Docker leave may come back to haunt them

Zackary Laware
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Apr 16, 2025; Newark, New Jersey, USA; Detroit Red Wings goaltender Alex Lyon (34) makes a save against the New Jersey Devils during the second period at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-Imagn Images

The Sabres' signing of Alex Lyon bolsters depth at the goalie position

Zackary Laware
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Buffalo Sabres v New York Rangers

What the Sabres get by resigning this defenseman.

Daniel Becker
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Mar 15, 2025; Buffalo, New York, USA;  Buffalo Sabres center Sam Lafferty (81) looks to control the puck during the second period against the Vegas Golden Knights at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

Sam Lafferty's time in Buffalo is done, and Sabres fans will not miss him

Zackary Laware
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Buffalo Sabres v Florida Panthers

Sabres problems getting tougher by the minute as rivals make moves

Todd Matthews
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Apr 15, 2025; Elmont, New York, USA; New York Islanders defenseman Noah Dobson (8) skates with the puck during the third period against the Washington Capitals at UBS Arena. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images

The Sabres trading for this All-Star caliber defenseman could make their defense elite

Zackary Laware
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May 18, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad (5) calls out to teammates during the third period of game seven of the second round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images

3 free agents that would ruin the Sabres by signing them this offseason

Zackary Laware
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Buffalo Sabres v Florida Panthers

3 Sabres dream free agent signings to win the Stanley Cup in 2026

Todd Matthews
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Apr 12, 2025; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Minnesota Wild forward Matt Boldy (12) checks Vancouver Canucks forward Brock Boeser (6) in overtime at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-Imagn Images

Should the Sabres target this All-Star Winger in Free Agency?

Zackary Laware
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Buffalo Sabres v Boston Bruins

What should the Buffalo Sabres do with their goaltending situation?

Zach Jezioro
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Mar 29, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA;  Toronto Maple Leafs center Steven Lorentz (18) warms up prior to the game against the Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

3 Veteran Minimum signings the Sabres should target in free agency

Zackary Laware
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Anaheim Ducks v Ottawa Senators

Could this former Duck fly with the Sabres?

Daniel Becker
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Jordan Greenway with a shot on net against his former team the Minnesota Wild.

Buffalo Sabres retool could leave 3 players without a role

Zackary Laware
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Mar 20, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Buffalo Sabres defenseman Owen Power (25) warms up before a game against the Utah Hockey Club at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

Does the Owen Power injury change the course for Kevyn Adams?

Zach Jezioro
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Elias Pettersson in a game against the Detroit Red WIngs.

Are the Sabres still interested in trading for this Star Center?

Zackary Laware
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Jordan Greenway crossing over the blue line during pre game shootaround in Columbus

This Sabres forward is staying in Buffalo, was it the right move?

Zackary Laware
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Vancouver Canucks v Edmonton Oilers - Game Three

What the Buffalo Sabres can expect from Sam Lafferty

Daniel Becker
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