NHL Free Agency: Buffalo Sabres Resign Pair of Defenseman, Trade Forward

NHL Free Agency: Buffalo Sabres resign pair of defenseman, trade forward

The Sabres acquired a sixth round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft from the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for forward Sam Lafferty.

Sam Lafferty returns to Chicago Blackhawks — for a 3rd time — as free agency opens

The Chicago Blackhawks acquired Sam Lafferty from the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday, trading a 2026 sixth-round draft pick for the former Hawk.

Blackhawks open free-agency day by trading for Sam Lafferty, again

Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson can't quit his Sam Lafferty addiction.Minutes before the opening of free agency Tuesday — albeit a far less exciting, talent-laden free agency than usual — the Hawks acquired Lafferty from the Sabres for a 2026 sixth-round pick.Incredibly, it's the third time Davidson has acquired Lafferty — and the fourth time he has executed a trade involving him.Davidson originally acquired Lafferty from the Penguins (…

Blackhawks open free-agency day by trading for Sam Lafferty, again – Usa news

Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson can’t quit his Sam Lafferty addiction. Minutes before the opening of free agency Tuesday — albeit a far less exciting, talent-laden free agency than usual — the Hawks acquired Lafferty from the Sabres for a 2026 sixth-round pick. Incredibly, it’s the third time Davidson has acquired Lafferty — and the fourth time he has executed a trade involving him. Davidson originally acquired Lafferty from the Penguin…

Report: Sabres Add Depth Forward in Free Agency

The Buffalo Sabres and Kevyn Adams have been quiet in free agency. However, they signed Justin Danforth from Columbus to a two-year contract. The contract comes in at $1.8 million AAV. Buffalo Signs Free Agent Justin Danforth Justin Danforth to the #Sabres. pic.twitter.com/lL7AT5rQFH — PuckEmpire (@puckempire) July 1, 2025 This is the first signing Kevyn Adams and company have made to the forward group in free agency. A two year deal for a dept…

Chicago Blackhawks Bring Back An Old Friend Via Trade

The Chicago Blackhawks were never likely to get aggressive in free agency this year. They’re focused on continuing to develop their young core, recently bolstered by their three new 1st round picks. However, GM Kyle Davidson isn’t naive. He understands that his team still needs more depth and experience in key places. The tough part is finding in. Situations like this often see organizations bringing in familiar faces. Players they know and trus…