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Best Patrick Kane destinations if he leaves Red Wings in 2026 NHL Free Agency

The Detroit Red Wings missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs once again in 2026. Detroit was first in the Eastern Conference in late January. However, they once again collapsed hard during the months of March and April. They now have to answer major questions this offseason. One of the questions concerns the future of Patrick Kane. […] The post Best Patrick Kane destinations if he leaves Red Wings in 2026 NHL Free Agency appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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3 Sabres trade candidates after heartbreaking Game 7 Canadiens loss

The Buffalo Sabres may have seen their 2025-26 season end in abrupt fashion when they lost the seventh game of their second-round series to the Montreal Canadiens in overtime, but that does not take anything away from the team’s season-long accomplishments. Going into the season, little was expected from the Sabres and most thought they […] The post 3 Sabres trade candidates after heartbreaking Game 7 Canadiens loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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The 2 players not named Alex Tuch Sabres GM is prioritizing signing to long-term extensions

Coming off a heartbreaking Game 7 loss to the Montreal Canadiens, the Buffalo Sabres have a lot of work to do with a tight salary cap. With Alex Tuch seeking a new contract, Sabers general manager Jarmo Kekäläinen is also looking to extend long-term contracts to 2 other players, according to Matthew Fairburn of The […] The post The 2 players not named Alex Tuch Sabres GM is prioritizing signing to long-term extensions appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Former Sabres GM Kevyn Adams has no hard feelings following electric playoff run

Kevyn Adams was fired as general manager of the Buffalo Sabres last December, but he’s still thrilled to see the franchise having success without him. The Sabres enjoyed their best campaign in almost two decades in 2025-26, winning the Atlantic Division before suffering a heartbreaking Game 7 overtime loss to the Montreal Canadiens in Round […] The post Former Sabres GM Kevyn Adams has no hard feelings following electric playoff run appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Rasmus Dahlin had a vulgar reaction to Sabres’ Game 7 downfall

The Buffalo Sabres’ run in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs is over, and it ended in such a painful fashion. Sabres star defenseman Rasmus Dahlin’s vulgar reaction to his team’s series loss against the Montreal Canadiens summed it all up.  “It f—-ing sucks,” the blueliner said after Buffalo suffered a 3-2 overtime loss in Game … The post Rasmus Dahlin had a vulgar reaction to Sabres’ Game 7 downfall appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Buffalo Sabres have unusual way of dealing with their home struggles

Home ice has not been much of an advantage for the Buffalo Sabres during the NHL Playoffs this season. Now that they are facing a crucial Game 7 at home, they are responding by trying to make it feel like a road game. The Sabres stayed in a hotel on Sunday night even though Monday’s … The post Buffalo Sabres have unusual way of dealing with their home struggles appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Canadiens fan goes viral for a bold act with security standing beside her

The Buffalo Sabres came to the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec, on Saturday with no fear, but one Habs fan seemed even more daring. A video of a female Canadiens supporter wearing a Montreal jersey went viral on Sunday, showing her inhaling vapor during the second period while watching the game from behind the Sabres … The post Canadiens fan goes viral for a bold act with security standing beside her appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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TV and streaming viewing picks for May 18, 2026: How to watch Montréal-Buffalo, Game 7

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Sabres bringing back beer sabres for Game 7, but there’s a catch

The Buffalo Sabres are bringing back the popular Beer Sabre for Game 7 against the Montreal Canadiens on Monday night at KeyBank Center, but availability will be limited. The custom 20-ounce plastic sword cups will go on sale at 5:30 p.m. before the 7:30 p.m. puck drop and will be sold only while supplies last […] The post Sabres bringing back beer sabres for Game 7, but there’s a catch appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Hurricanes hit historic downtime awaiting Sabres-Canadiens finish

The Carolina Hurricanes have gotten off to a sensational start in the Stanley Cup playoffs. They have swept their first two series against the Ottawa Senators and the Philadelphia Flyers. They will be competing in the Eastern Conference Finals against the winner of the series between the Montreal Canadiens and the Buffalo Sabres. The Carolina […] The post Hurricanes hit historic downtime awaiting Sabres-Canadiens finish appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Canadiens most to blame for blowout Game 6 loss to Sabres

The Montreal Canadiens had a chance to advance to the Eastern Conference Final with a Saturday night home game at the Bell Centre against the Buffalo Sabres. Game 6 could’ve been a great moment in modern Canadiens history if the team had found a way to hold on to the 3-1 lead they built in […] The post Canadiens most to blame for blowout Game 6 loss to Sabres appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Nick Suzuki explains reason for road team dominance in Canadiens-Sabres series

The Montreal Canadiens failed to close out their second-round series against the Buffalo Sabers on home ice, setting up a Game 7 back in Buffalo for the right to face the Carolina Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference Final. While most NHL coaches would say that home-ice advantage in Game 7 is the move, both the […] The post Nick Suzuki explains reason for road team dominance in Canadiens-Sabres series appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lindy Ruff reveals simple message to Sabres: ‘JFG’

The Buffalo Sabres got the job done on Saturday night, forcing a Game 7 in their Stanley Cup Playoffs series with the Montreal Canadiens. Buffalo unleashed the offense, posting eight goals in a 8-3 victory. Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff revealed what his message had been to the team as it faced elimination. “Lindy Ruff […] The post Lindy Ruff reveals simple message to Sabres: ‘JFG’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Canadiens’ Martin St. Louis gives credit to Sabres for ‘very good’ Game 6 performance

The Montreal Canadiens could not eliminate the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday night. They had the chance to advance to the East Final for the first time since 2014. However, Rasmus Dahlin was the star of the show for the visiting Sabres. And as a result, Martin St. Louis will need to lead his Habs into […] The post Canadiens’ Martin St. Louis gives credit to Sabres for ‘very good’ Game 6 performance appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Sabres’ Jack Quinn preaches team-first mentality after dominant Game 6 vs. Canadiens

The Buffalo Sabres are one win away from the Eastern Conference Finals. Rasmus Dahlin and Jack Quinn led the Sabres to a blowout 8-3 win on the road. This forced a Game 7 of this second-round series in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. And it should serve as a major confidence boost for Buffalo. Quinn […] The post Sabres’ Jack Quinn preaches team-first mentality after dominant Game 6 vs. Canadiens appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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