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Helenius aiming to lock down top-9 role; Mrtka, Rudolph waiting in wings on back end

NHL.com is providing in-depth analysis for each of its 32 teams from Aug. 1-Sept. 1. Today, three important questions facing the Buffalo Sabres

The 2026 World Junior Summer Showcase concluded in Windsor, ON on Saturday, with Team USA throttling Team Canada 7-2. 2026 top pick Daxon Rudolph is expected to make Canada’s roster for the 2027 IIHF World Junior Championships in Alberta in December, and played in two of the three games, registering an assist in the 5-3…

I mean, if you look at the free agent signings on July 1st and the type of players, you know, fourth line, but flexible, can play wing or center like Colton Sissons or Jack Roslovic with Toronto, they made over $4 million or around $4 million

The Buffalo Sabres could go a number of different ways as the NHL is in the midst of trade season following the NHL Draft and the opening of free agency on July 1. With the departure of winger Alex Tuch and defenseman Bowen Byram, GM Jarmo Kekalainen is expected to seek out offensive reinforcements to…

The Buffalo Sabres have been considered to have one of the deepest prospect pools in the NHL, which is in part due to them selecting high in recent drafts because of their not qualifying for the playoffs. The Sabres have displayed an eye for talent, and the organization’s developmental model has begun to yield results,…

Earlier this off-season, the Buffalo Sabres signed forward Beck Malenstyn to a six-year, $17.5 million contract extension. The 28-year-old was a pending unrestricted free agent but ended up re-signing in Buffalo instead of testing the market

The Sabres were dealt bad news earlier this week, as Patrick Kane signed with the Chicago Blackhawks. It was no secret that the Sabres were in on Kane, and it made sense when noting that they need a replacement for Alex Tuch in their top six. 

Story by Tage Thompson (USA TODAY Images) Adam Proteau Fri, July 24, 2026 at 11:50 PM UTC·4 min read

In a recent article for The Hockey News’ main site, Michael Traikos discussed five breakout candidates for the 2026-27 season. The Buffalo Sabres’ top prospect was among the players listed, as Konsta Helenius made the cut.