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'Tickets will go on sale to the general public on Wednesday, July 22 at 10 a.m. There will be a presale on Tuesday, July 21, with season ticket members getting first priority access starting at 10 a.m.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce home opener: Full 2026-27 schedule to be released Thursday

'Davidson's contract ran out June 30.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres hire Columbus Blue Jackets’ John Davidson as adviser

Edmonton Oilers add a young goaltender to their roster on NHL Deadline Day (Edmonton Journal) Former Sabres backup goaltender Devon Levi pumped for opportunity with Oilers (Edmonton Journal) Edmonton Oilers land a goalie, but Devon Levi is an unproven gamble (Edmonton Sun) Release: Oilers acquire Devon Levi from Buffalo (EdmontonOilers.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Edmonton Coverage

'Many local hockey fans may remember Levi due to a viral moment during an interview with News 8, where he was referred to as a “Rochester resident.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade Amerks Goalie Devon Levi to Edmonton Oilers

'“It was tough, to be honest,” Kesselring said. “I felt like I kind of played hurt and not myself all year, and then right before the trade deadline, I thought I was starting to play better, a little bit more consistent, and I felt like they had their mind made up for that year. It’s nothing against (the Sabres), I should have played better, I should have handled the situation … [Read more...] about Sharks’ Kesselring says he learned a ‘tough lesson’ with Buffalo Sabres

'Instead of taking Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds defenseman Chase Reid — the consensus No. 1 defender — or going with a center like Viggo Bjorck, Buffalo grabbed its guy, Prince Albert Raiders right-handed defenseman Daxon Rudolph. For many fans, it might be upsetting to go with a little bit of a reach on a guy who is probably two seasons away from making an impact on the roster … [Read more...] about Sabres change direction of the draft

Ducks trade Olen Zellweger for Anton Wahlberg and a 2nd-round pick (Orange County Register) Ducks Acquire Wahlberg and 2026 Second-Round Draft Pick (45th Overall) for Zellweger (AnaheimDucks.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Anaheim Coverage

'Rudolph is expected to play next season in the NCAA at the University of Denver.' … [Read more...] about Lacombe’s Daxon Rudolph selected by Buffalo Sabres in 2026 NHL Draft

'Rudolph was the first overall selection by the Raiders in the 2023 WHL Prospects Draft and was an all-situation player for Prince Albert. In 132 regular season games as a Raider, Rudolph registered 35 goals and 84 assists along with 105 penalty minutes.' … [Read more...] about Rudolph taken fourth overall by Buffalo Sabres

'The 18-year-old out of Lacombe, Alberta, was rated one of the top North American skaters in the draft after a stellar season with the Prince Albert Raiders in the WHL, where he totaled 78 points (28 goals, 50 assists) in 68 games.' … [Read more...] about Daxon Rudolph becomes highest-drafted player in Denver Pioneers history at NHL draft

'Morozov was drafted No. 20 overall by the Buffalo Sabres on Friday night, in the first round of the 2026 NHL Draft. He becomes the highest NHL draft pick to come out of Miami, surpassing Tyler Biggs, who was selected No. 22 overall in 2011. He is also the first Miami player drafted since Jonathan Gruden in 2018.' … [Read more...] about Miami RedHawks C Ilia Morozov picked 20th overall by Buffalo Sabres

'“I hope I’ll help you guys win a Stanley Cup in a couple of years. I’m so excited to join this program as soon as possible,” Morozov said after getting drafted.' … [Read more...] about Sabres select Miami freshman forward Ilia Morozov No. 20 overall in NHL Draft

Caps take another swing, get winger Alex Tuch for eight years in sign-and-trade (Washington Post) Capitals add forward Tuch from Sabres in sign-and-trade deal (Washington Times) Capitals land Sabres' Alex Tuch in sign-and-trade deal: Top NHL free agents left (USA Today) Capitals Acquire Alex Tuch from the Buffalo Sabres (WashingtonCaps.com) Caps Land Tuch in Sign-and-Trade … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Washington Coverage

Bowen Byram believes he can become a No. 1 defenseman, and the Blackhawks need him to be right (Chicago Sun Times) Why did Blackhawks trade for Bowen Byram? While baffling on paper, Chicago has to move (USA Today) Byram says he’s ready for his new opportunity as the No. 1 defenseman for the Blackhawks (AP) Why the Blackhawks paid a premium for potential No. 1 defenseman … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Chicago Coverage

'This past season, when the Sabres broke their 14-year playoff drought, Tuch put up 33 goals and 66 points. He recorded seven points in six games in the first round of the playoffs against the Bruins, a series the Sabres won in six games. His production slowed down significantly in the second round against the Canadiens, being held without a point. The Sabres lost a … [Read more...] about Sabres trading Alex Tuch to Capitals — who are giving him $84 million contract