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Capitals’ Alex Tuch shares heartfelt message ahead of first game vs. Sabres since offseason departure

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Alex Tuch was one of the Buffalo Sabres’ most important players for half a decade, emerging as a star forward in Western New York and helping the franchise snap a 14-season playoff drought in 2025-26. But he was unable to come to terms on a new contract with general manager Jarmo Kekalainen. He signed an […] The post Capitals’ Alex Tuch shares heartfelt message ahead of first game vs. Sabres since offseason departure appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Sabres’ Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen reacts to Connor Hellebuyck trade to Devils

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The Buffalo Sabres were linked to a potential Connor Hellebuyck trade for months, leaving Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen to deal with speculation about his own future — but the star goaltender is headed elsewhere. With Hellebuyck joining the New Jersey Devils in a blockbuster on Friday, Luukkonen is welcoming the chance for some of that noise to […] The post Sabres’ Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen reacts to Connor Hellebuyck trade to Devils appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Sabres’ Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen Trade Outcome Becomes Clearer

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The Buffalo Sabres have spent months apparently pursuing a goalie trade. Specifically, they wanted Connor Hellebuyck, the superstar netminder with the Winnipeg Jets. Hellebuyck has been heavily involved in trade discussions since the summer, and the Sabres were believed to be frontrunners for a while. Nothing came of that, though, including the talks that appeared […] The post Sabres’ Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen Trade Outcome Becomes Clearer appeared first on HEAVY.

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Who’s Getting Connor Hellebuyck? Jets Trade News Impacts Hurricanes, Sabres

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It’s happening. That’s the mood on Friday morning as reports swirl that a Connor Hellebuyck trade from the Winnipeg Jets is imminent. After a summer of waiting that carried into the 2026-27 NHL season, a deal might finally be here. Multiple insiders have shared reports suggesting the trade has arrived. Okay, twist in the plot. […] The post Who’s Getting Connor Hellebuyck? Jets Trade News Impacts Hurricanes, Sabres appeared first on HEAVY.

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Flyers rookie Cole Knuble achieves franchise feat not seen in 30 years vs. Sabres

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The Philadelphia Flyers have begun to turn their 2026-27 season around, following nine consecutive losses with three straight victories, the latest a 3-1 win over the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center on Wednesday night. Rookie Cole Knuble was the hero in Western New York, scoring his first two career goals in just his second NHL […] The post Flyers rookie Cole Knuble achieves franchise feat not seen in 30 years vs. Sabres appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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