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Buffalo Sabres make league's biggest jump in NHL 2030 future power rankings The Sabres finally secured a long-awaited breakthrough last season to end a 14-year playoff drought. It should be the start of a fruitful pe...

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3 Buffalo Sabres under the microscope heading into the 2026-27 NHL season The Sabres will need several players to take their games to the next level if Buffalo is going to remain among the NHL's elite throughout th...

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Sportsnet names Sabres' trade for Olen Zellweger among top under-the-radar moves The Buffalo Sabres didn't make many additions this offseason, but one that they did could end up being one of the more impactful moves acros...

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Capitals hoping to sign Leonard, Sourdif, avoid offer sheets next offseason | NHL.com Washington GM says it's 'not something that I want to let play out'

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Sabres' Zach Benson, Konsta Helenius disrespected in 2026 NHL pipeline rankings The Buffalo Sabres have one of the NHL's most promising young cores, but The Athletic delivered some controversial takes in its new U23 NHL...

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Sabres might just have one last summer stunner in them The Buffalo Sabres might still have time to pull off a massive trade before the summer turns to training camp.

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Rasmus Dahlin leads the list of Sabres defensemen approaching career milestones It was a career season for several Buffalo Sabres defensemen last year as Rasmus Dahlin set a career-high in points, and Mattias Samuelsson...

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AHL coach lays out expectations for prized Sabres prospect Radim Mrtka The Buffalo Sabres are hoping defenseman Radim Mrtka, the No. 9 overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft, can take a leap forward in his developme...

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2 former Buffalo Sabres land on 'NHL nightmare contracts' list The Sabres were forced to make some tough decisions during the 2026 NHL offseason, but they may actually pay off in a major way for Buffalo...

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4 Buffalo Sabres forwards chasing personal milestones in 2026-27 Most of the focus this offseason has been on the young players stepping into bigger roles among the Buffalo Sabres' forwards. They are going...

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The numbers prove Noah Ostlund was snubbed on recent NHL breakout list There was a lot to like from Noah Ostlund's rookie season, but there is reason to believe his sophomore season could be even better. However...

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Tage Thompson must step up as the Sabres adapt to roster changes The Buffalo Sabres are enjoying the last bit of summer before heading back to business at training camp. With two big departures and nothing...

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4 Sabres who could bring NHL awards back to Buffalo in 2026-27 It has been over 15 seasons since the last time the Buffalo Sabres had a player win a league-wide award. During the 2009-10 season, they act...

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Why the Sabres' decision to pass on an all-in move protects their championship window The Buffalo Sabres made it clear that they are not jumping into a do-or-die situation following their surprise playoff appearance in 2025-26...

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Can the Bills and Sabres both deliver playoff runs for Buffalo this upcoming season? For the first time in over 25 years, Western New York got to celebrate both the Buffalo Bills and the Buffalo Sabres making the playoffs. Bo...

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Ex-NHLer recalls Alex Ovechkin's unexpected gesture at Capitals rookie party Alex Ovechkin didn't seem to mind having a Vancouver Canucks player at the Washington Capitals' rookie party in 2009.

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Buffalo Sabres News: Jeff Skinner, Nicolas Aube-Kubel, new staff hires The Sabres are putting some final touches on the organization ahead of the 2026-27 NHL season, and some former Buffalo players are on the mo...

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3 Buffalo Sabres heading for reduced roles during the 2026-27 NHL season The Sabres will be forced to shake up their lineup following the departures of Alex Tuch and Bowen Byram.

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3 exciting line combinations the Buffalo Sabres must try out this preseason The Buffalo Sabres are expected to enter training camp with likely 15 forwards competing for 13 spots on their NHL roster. It is going to cr...

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Lynden Lakovic - Likely to make jump to AHL Lakovic is expected to make the jump to the AHL level for the 2026-27 campaign, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.

Impact Lakovic was a first-round pick by the Capitals in 2025, and he was loaned to WHL Moose Jaw last year. He made 22 regular-season appearances for the club, recording 18 goals, 11 assists and eight PIM before he sustained a shoulder injury that required season-ending surgery. However, he's expected to be ready for training camp in the fall and has been able to add size and muscle over the past few months. The 19-year-old should spend time with the Capitals during training camp before presumably spending most of the regular season with AHL Hershey. If he makes enough of an impact with the Bears, it's possible he could make his NHL debut at some point during the 2026-27 campaign.

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Ivan Miroshnichenko - Could push for NHL role once again Miroshnichenko could push for playing time in the NHL once again during the 2026-27 season, Tony Ferrari of The Hockey News reports.

Impact Miroshnichenko has had brief stints in the NHL across the past three seasons, totaling five goals, eight assists, 97 hits, 19 blocked shots and eight PIM while averaging 10:32 of ice time across 52 regular-season appearances. He's made the most of regular playing time with AHL Hershey, most recently recording 14 goals, 20 assists and 47 PIM over 41 regular-season appearances last year. If the 22-year-old can showcase his skill set during training camp, he could make the case for more of a full-time role with the Capitals during the 2026-27 season.

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Ilya Protas - Likely to take on full-time role Protas will likely take on a full-time role for the Capitals during the 2026-27 campaign, Tony Ferrari of The Hockey News reports.

Impact Protas was productive for AHL Hershey last year, recording 29 goals, 37 assists and 40 PIM across 69 regular-season appearances. He was rewarded with a late-season call-up, and he generated a goal, three assists, two blocked shots and two PIM while averaging 15:54 of ice time across four appearances with the Capitals, marking his first taste of NHL action. Following his brief stint with Washington last year, Protas should have the opportunity to carve out regular playing time in the NHL during the 2026-27 campaign.

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Cole Hutson - Poised for role in 2026-27 campaign Hutson is expected to step into the lineup for the Capitals during the 2026-27 campaign, Tony Ferrari of The Hockey News reports.

Impact Hutson was a second-round pick by the Capitals in 2024, and he made his NHL debut late in the 2025-26 campaign. Across 14 regular-season appearances with Washington, he racked up three goals, seven assists, 16 hits, eight PIM and six blocked shots while averaging 17:27 of ice time. He'll retain his rookie status during the 2026-27 season and should have the opportunity to carve out regular playing time at the NHL level.

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One Buffalo Sabres player who could decide the 2026-27 season The Sabres had a pretty big turnaround last season, and the 2026-27 campaign is coming with higher expectations. Who must step up for Buffal...

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Wild star Marcus Foligno talks Sabres' return to NHL Playoffs, Lindy Ruff Marcus Foligno has spent the past nine years with the Minnesota Wild, but he still follows his former NHL team, the hometown Buffalo Sabres,...

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