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The Chicago Blackhawks have made it clear that they want to take a step forward next season. Their most notable move so far this offseason was when they traded this year’s 4th overall pick, 45th overall pick, and defenseman Louis Crevier to the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for star blueliner Bowen Byram and winger Jordan […] The post Blackhawks Trade Pitch Lands Flames Former First-Round Pick appeared first on HEAVY .
The Buffalo Sabres could show signs of regression next season, but that's all right as long as the club delivers on crucial thing. The post Sabres Could Take Step Back in 2026-27, but That’s OK appeared first on HEAVY .
The Chicago Blackhawks have certainly had an eventful offseason so far. Their biggest move was acquiring defenseman Bowen Byram from the Buffalo Sabres in a major splash. They also brought in other new players like Ian Cole, Jordan Greenway, and Cole Smith.However, it is clear that the Blackhawks should be looking to make more moves […] The post Blackhawks Trade Pitch Lands Bruins 6-Foot-5 Defenseman appeared first on HEAVY .
One of the biggest moves the Chicago Blackhawks made this offseason was acquiring 25-year-old defenseman Bowen Byram from the Buffalo Sabres. The 2022 Stanley C
The Detroit Red Wings are in the midst of an incredibly important summer. After missing out on the playoffs once again, club captain Dylan Larkin requested a trade out of town. While a move involving the star center has not yet occurred, he is not expected to play for Detroit again. Larkin’s insistence on a […] The post Red Wings Predicted to Trade $31 Million Forward to Sabres appeared first on HEAVY .
It's been a busy offseason already for the Chicago Blackhawks, adding Bowen Byram and Jordan Greenway from the Buffalo Sabres. But while everything else was going on, fans missed a few players who found new homes in NHL Free Agency.
By all measures, the season for the Buffalo Sabres in 2025-26 was a resounding success. Despite being only at the .500 mark in mid-December when they decided to part ways with GM Kevyn Adams, the Sabres rattled off an incredible run that resulted in them finishing in first place in their division for the first […] The post Alex Tuch Reveals Why He Spurned Sabres In Free Agency appeared first on HEAVY .
Patrik Laine continues to be the biggest wild-card available on the free-agent market. Yes, he's going to have to settle for a one-year contract loaded with incentives, but that doesn't mean there's not plenty of interest in the former No.2 overall pick. Laine is reportedly discussing contract terms with a number of teams, including the Seattle Kraken, Buffalo Sabres, Winnipeg Jets, and New York Islanders. There's a lot of unknown to Laine's game as he only played a handful of games last seas...
Buffalo Sabres general manager Jarmo Kekäläinen is still looking to replace star forward Alex Tuch this summer. Tuch was recently offloaded in a sign-and-trade deal with the Washington Capitals. The winger recorded 66 points in 79 games with Buffalo during the 2025-26 campaign. His 0.84 points per game tally was the second-best figure of the […] The post Sabres Expected to Sign Former Red Wings Star Forward appeared first on HEAVY .
The NHL offseason is in full swing, but the Chicago Blackhawks remain in a curious position following their highly-publicized trade of the fourth overall selection in the 2026 NHL Draft to the Buffalo Sabres, along with Louis Crevier, in return for Bowen Byram and Jordan Greenway.And while the Blackhawks also traded away forward Andre Burakovsky […] The post Report: Blackhawks’ Connor Bedard Seeking History With Next Contract appeared first on HEAVY .
Devan Dubynk, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discuss a report about Brady Tkachuk's podcast, arbitration, the massive Leo Carlsson offer sheet and much more.
The 2026 NHL offseason is off to a hot start as it feels like it’s been busier than the last few seasons. We’ve seen a ton of trades, many players…
Newly acquired Florida Panthers goalie Akira Schmid was one of fifteen players to file for salary arbitration over the weekend. Schmid joined the following restricted free agents in electing to go through the process: Xavier Bourgault (Ottawa Senators), Kirby Dach (Montreal Canadiens), Jamie Drysdale (Philadelphia Flyers), Jet Greaves (Columbus Blue Jackets), Alex Jefferies (New York Islanders), Peyton Krebs (Buffalo Sabres), Connor McMichael (St. Louis Blues), Cole Perfetti (Winnipeg Jet...
The NHLPA announced that 15 players have filed for arbitration by the 5pm deadline today. From the PA: The National Hockey League Players’ Association announced that 15 players have elected salary arbitration: Bourgault, Xavier (Ottawa Senators) Dach, Kirby (Montreal Canadiens) Drysdale, Jamie (Philadelphia Flyers) Greaves, Jet (Columbus Blue Jackets) Jefferies, Alex (New York Islanders) Krebs, Peyton (Buffalo Sabres) McMichael, Connor (St. Louis […]
The Buffalo Sabres on Saturday added goalie depth, signing Matt Villalta to a one-year, two-way contract. Villalta, 27, gives the Sabres a veteran netminder for the Rochester Americans. He will likely share the net with prospects Topias Leinonen or Scott Ratzlaff, both of whom spent time in the AHL last season. The 6-foot-3, 190-pound Villalta has spent most of his career in the AHL, compiling 123-83-20 record with a 2.93 goals-against average, a .903 save ... Read the full article The p...
Villalta had a .895 save percentage in 33 games with the AHL’s Tucson Roadrunners last season.
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Columbus Blue Jackets and Zach Werenski have hit pause on trade talks, the Washington Capitals may not be closing the door on Alex Ovechkin…
The 2026 National Hockey League off-season is off to a rapid start. Shortly before the 2026 draft in late June, there were a handful of big trades that shook up the league, the biggest of which were the Buffalo Sabres acquiring the Chicago Blackhawks’ fourth overall pick for Bowen Byram. The trend of huge moves…
The Detroit Red Wings could be forced to enter a rebuild once again.Captain Dylan Larkin has requested a trade, while Alex DeBrincat’s name has come up in trade rumors. With the offseason underway, Heavy.com has a trade idea that sees the Red Wings dealing the star forward to the Buffalo Sabres.Red Wings acquire: Jack Quinn […] The post Trade Pitch Sees Red Wings Dealing Star $31.5M Forward to Division Rival appeared first on HEAVY .
The deal will carry a cap hit of $850,000 at the NHL level.
Sheary returns to the Sabres in free agency after spending two seasons there earlier in his career.
Dunne had a goal and four points with 38 penalty minutes in 34 games with the Sabres in 2025-26.
The Washington Capitals added to their organizational forward depth again by signing center Josh Dunne to a one-year contract. Dunne will be making $850k at both the NHL and AHL levels. The 27-year-old forward played the 2025-26 season with the Buffalo Sabres, even getting into two playoff games. During the regular season, Dunne got into
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Just eight days after being acquired via trade from the Buffalo Sabres, the Chicago Blackhawks have signed and secured 25-year-old […] The post OFFICIAL: Blackhawks Sign Byram To Lucrative Six-Year Contract Extension appeared first on Chicago Hockey Now .