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Sabres stack Day 2 with three new NHL Draft prospects
sports17 days ago

Sabres stack Day 2 with three new NHL Draft prospects

Day 2 of the NHL Draft at KeyBank Center sees Buffalo add three picks (Round 4 124th: Olivers Murnieks; Round 5 156th: Doman Szongoth; Round 6 188th: unnamed in the article) after opening Day 1 with Daxon Rudolph (4th overall) and Ilia Morozov (20th). Rudolph, a high-scoring right-shot defenseman, and Morozov, a hardworking two-way forward who moved from Russia, head Buffalo’s 2026 class. Murnieks is a Latvian 6'1" forward/center who played for Saint John and will attend Boston College, while Szongoth is a 6'0" Hungarian-born center with a strong Finland U20 résumé and hockey pedigree. The team will continue coverage of the class throughout Day 2.

via NHL.com|
#buffalo-sabres#hockey#nhl-draft
Sabres trade Tuch to Capitals for Kampf and 2027 third-round pick
sports20 days ago

Sabres trade Tuch to Capitals for Kampf and 2027 third-round pick

The Buffalo Sabres traded forward Alex Tuch to the Washington Capitals in exchange for forward David Kampf and a 2027 third-round pick (originally San Jose’s). Kampf, 31, is set to become an unrestricted free agent on July 1 after a 6-point season split between Vancouver and Washington, while Tuch, 30, is also slated to hit free agency; Sabres GM Jarmo Kekäläinen indicated re-signing Tuch wasn’t expected, making this a sign-and-trade that ends Tuch’s five-season run in Buffalo (begun after they acquired him from Vegas in 2021).

via NHL.com|
#alex-tuch#capitals#nhl
Sabres Roll Out Four-Game 2026 Preseason Slate
sports-hockey21 days ago

Sabres Roll Out Four-Game 2026 Preseason Slate

The Buffalo Sabres announced their 2026 preseason schedule, a four-game slate that includes two home games at KeyBank Center (Sept. 22 vs. Columbus and Sept. 26 vs. Pittsburgh) and two road games (Sept. 21 at Pittsburgh and Sept. 24 at Detroit); ticket and broadcast details will follow, with 10-game plans on sale. Under the new CBA, preseason is capped at four games and the regular season will be expanded to 84 games.

via NHL.com|
#buffalo#nhl#preseason
Sabres Jump to No. 20, Eye Forward Prospects in Draft
sports27 days ago

Sabres Jump to No. 20, Eye Forward Prospects in Draft

Buffalo moved up from 27th to 20th in the NHL Draft (adding defenseman Michael Kesselring) to better target a forward the team covets or to bolster trade leverage. The piece previews 10 forward prospects to watch at No. 20 (plus three added after the swap), with background and scouting notes from NHL Central Scouting and analysts Morreale and Kimelman, including Cover, Hextall, Hurlbert, Ignatavicius, Morozov, Mutryn, Nemec, Nordmark, Preston, Rogowski, Shilov, and the three extras Klepov, Command, Novotny. It emphasizes the broad 15–35 range and the depth of forwards in this draft window.

via NHL.com|
#buffalo-sabres#forwards#nhl-draft
Helenius’s OT clinches Finland’s World Championship gold
sports1 month ago

Helenius’s OT clinches Finland’s World Championship gold

Konsta Helenius scored the overtime winner to lift Finland to a 1-0 victory over Switzerland in the IIHF World Championship gold medal game, finishing with 3 goals and 6 points in six games after also scoring the semifinal winner against Canada. The 20-year-old winger, who has shone on a top line with Barkov and Granlund, spent a standout season across the AHL and NHL with Buffalo before returning to form for Finland.

via NHL.com|
#finland#helenius#iihf-world-championship
Sabres pull off seven-goal rally to force Game 7 against Canadiens
sports1 month ago

Sabres pull off seven-goal rally to force Game 7 against Canadiens

Buffalo unleashed seven consecutive goals to erase a 3-1 deficit and beat the Montreal Canadiens 8-3 in Game 6 at the Bell Centre, forcing a decisive Game 7 in Buffalo. Captain Nick Suzuki called the defeat shocking and Montreal’s season now hinges on a strong rebound to reach the Eastern Conference Final, while Buffalo dominated in goals, shots, blocks and faceoffs as the Canadiens’ home-ice form continues to be an issue.

via NHL.com|
#canadiens#hockey#nhl
Sabres erupt to 8-3 win, force deciding Game 7 against Canadiens
sports1 month ago

Sabres erupt to 8-3 win, force deciding Game 7 against Canadiens

Buffalo erased a 3-1 deficit and roared to an 8-3 win in Game 6 at Montreal to force a winner-take-all Game 7 in Buffalo. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen stopped all 17 shots in relief after 10 minutes, while the Sabres plated seven unanswered goals, including four on the power play. Rasmus Dahlin had five points (1 goal, 4 assists) and Tage Thompson four (1+3), with Jack Quinn scoring his first career playoff goals and Zach Benson adding a multi-point night. Konsta Helenius also scored, and Zach Metsa debuted with a playoff goal. Buffalo set a road playoff record with eight goals, and Game 7 will be Monday at KeyBank Center on ESPN.

via NHL.com|
#canadiens#game6#nhl
Habs Seek to Seal the Series in Saturday Bell Centre Showdown
sports1 month ago

Habs Seek to Seal the Series in Saturday Bell Centre Showdown

Montreal hosts Buffalo in Game 6 at the Bell Centre, aiming to clinch the series and advance to the Eastern Conference Finals. The day features a full playoff atmosphere with rally towels, a Street Edition watch party, and Fan Jam as Montreal looks to capitalize on a dangerous power play while Buffalo’s goaltending has struggled; Cole Caufield is a key spark for the Canadiens as they try to close the series at home.

via NHL.com|
#canadiens#hockey#nhl
Sabres seek to even series in Montreal as Luukkonen returns and Helenius makes playoff debut
sports2 months ago

Sabres seek to even series in Montreal as Luukkonen returns and Helenius makes playoff debut

Buffalo, down 2-1 in the second-round series, head to Montreal for Game 4 at the Bell Centre with Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen back in goal and Konsta Helenius making his playoff debut; lineup tweaks include Ryan McLeod dropping to the fourth line and Luke Schenn returning on defense, as the Sabres try to rebound after two losses while Montreal remains ahead behind Alex Newhook’s recent scoring. ESPN will televise the game; WGR 550 and the Sabres App will carry radio coverage, with a 6:30 p.m. pregame and additional shows on MSG and the team’s channels.

via NHL.com|
#canadiens#game4#nhl
Montreal's pace overwhelms Buffalo as Ruff searches for a reset
sports2 months ago

Montreal's pace overwhelms Buffalo as Ruff searches for a reset

Montreal dominated Buffalo 6-2 in Game 3 to take a 2-1 series lead, using a fast, crisp game to overwhelm the Sabres at the Bell Centre. Buffalo struggled with turnovers, penalties, and getting enough speed and traction, while Canadiens goalie Jakub Dobes slammed the door in the third. Ruff signaled that Buffalo must reset, possibly shuffle lines or personnel, and replicate their late-season resolve as they head back to Buffalo for Game 4 to avoid falling into a 3-1 hole.

via The New York Times|
#canadiens#lindy-rough#nhl
Suzuki and Caufield Spark Canadiens in Game 3 Playoff Push
sports2 months ago

Suzuki and Caufield Spark Canadiens in Game 3 Playoff Push

Montreal Canadiens look to take a 2-1 lead in Game 3 at home behind Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield. The analyst’s pick leans Montreal to win; best bet is Nick Suzuki Over 0.5 assists (-135), with a same-game parlay including Cole Caufield Over 0.5 points and Noah Dobson Over 1.5 shots on goal. Odds: Sabres +105, Canadiens -125; puck line Sabres +1.5 (-240), Canadiens -1.5 (+195); Over/Under 5.5 at -130 for Over. Game set for May 10, 2026, 7:00 p.m. ET at Bell Centre; article also notes trends and injuries.

via Covers.com|
#canadiens#cole-caufield#nhl