Photo Credit: Buffalo Sabres Multimedia Photo Galleries Since he was drafted at 9th overall in 2025, Radim Mrtka has been somewhat of a polarizing presence for the Buffalo Sabres. As a young and talented defenseman with a unique combination of physical build and skill, Mrtka holds significant value both as a player and as a potential trade chip. Mrtka is a 6-foot-6, right-shot defenseman, originally from Czechia, who played for the Seattle Thunderbirds in the Western Hockey L

The Buffalo Sabres opened their preseason schedule with a solid shutout win over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Monday night.

The Buffalo Sabres kick off their 2025–26 preseason festivities by hosting the annual Prospect Challenge, running from September 11–15 at LECOM Harborcenter’s KeyBank Rink.