The Buffalo Sabres signed forward Noah Ostlund to an eight-year contract extension that carries an annual average value (AAV) of $6.6 million. Now, I've seen some discourse online where people are calling it a "massive overpay" or that "they never heard of Ostlund until now." Well, all the Sabres needed to see was how he impacted the team last season and decided to keep him around long-term. Ostlund Will Exceed the Contract Expectations Last season, Ostlund appeared in 60 reg

chl.ca/ohl The NHL rookie class this season is absolutely loaded and the anticipation for who will win Calder Trophy as the league's best rookie is already on. The Ontario Hockey League has a great group of former players who will look to get their feet in the door and solidify themselves as NHL players this year. Last season, 2025 1st Overall pick, Matthew Schaefer, took home the Calder Trophy after a marvelous rookie year with the New York Islanders. Schaefer played his jun

Buffalo Sabres 2026-27 Schedule courtesy of x.com/buffalosabres For this week’s Friday 5, I wanted to have a look at the Sabres schedule and see which five games jump off the page. As fans start to grab their single game tickets, or start to think about which tickets they want to ask for as a birthday or Christmas gift, there are a couple of factors I feel are important to consider. The players on the ice for the other team, whether they are superstars you have to see, or may

Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman has reported that the Anaheim Ducks are buying out forward Chris Kreider. Kreider, now 35, had one year remaining on his contract at a $6.5 million AAV. He posted 50 points (22 goals, 28 assists) in 75 games last season, and with the buyout now official, he immediately becomes one of the most intriguing free‑agent options on the market. For the Buffalo Sabres, he’s a perfect fit. Why Is Kreider a Good Fit? You might wonder how the Sabres could fi

Buffalo Sabres go 4-1-1 from Mar. 12–22, earning key wins, back-to-back shutouts, and extending their lead atop the Atlantic Division.

The Buffalo Sabres ended their homestand with a 3-1-1 record, picking up seven of ten possible points. They currently sit in the second wildcard with two games in hand on most teams. The upcoming schedule for the rest of the month will be massive, with big conference matchups on the horizon.