'The Sabres got more than a good glimpse of Helenius, the team’s first-round pick in the 2024 NHL Draft, in only 13 regular-season and playoff games. All of what Zucker and Thompson saw from Helenius in that short time should bode well for the Sabres’ depth, skill and experience at center if Helenius makes the roster for 2026-27.' … [Read more...] about How Konsta Helenius can boost Sabres’ depth, skill at center
Archives for May 27, 2026
Following injury-plagued year, Sabres express belief in Michael Kesselring: ‘We’ve seen the potential’
'Following a season that included a change at the top – Jarmo Kekalainen replaced Kevyn Adams as general manager – it’s fair to wonder what kind of future Kesselring, who can become a restricted free agent this summer – has with the Sabres. “We believe in him still,” Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said last Wednesday in KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Following injury-plagued year, Sabres express belief in Michael Kesselring: ‘We’ve seen the potential’
Sabres get mixed contract update on Bowen Byram
'"Bowen Byram’s agent, Darren Ferris, is slated to meet with Buffalo Sabres GM Jarmo Kekäläinen at the Draft Combine in Buffalo next week," The Athletic's Pierre LeBrun wrote on Tuesday. "Byram is one of a few key files for the Sabres this offseason, along with Alex Tuch and Zach Benson. (I was told status quo by league sources on Monday when I checked in on the Tuch … [Read more...] about Sabres get mixed contract update on Bowen Byram