Zach Berta

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 fit him into their...

Sabres Celebrating Mattias Samuelsson Game Winning Goal in Game One of the First Round of the Playoffs vs Boston Bruins (Photo By Sabres Photo Staff / Sabres.com) The NHL offseason is winding down, and with training camp just two weeks away this summer has been nothing short of chaotic across the league. The Phildelphia Flyers offer-sheeted Leo Carlsson (until the Anaheim Ducks matched it), the San Jose Sharks handed Macklin Celebrini the biggest contract in NHL history, and on Friday, the...