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Sabres Aim for Playoffs as Young Stars Step Up

9/15/2025

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The Buffalo Sabres are gearing up for the 2025-26 NHL season, emphasizing player performance.
Center Jiri Kulich, 21, aims to surpass his 15-goal tally from last season while centering the third line with Jack Quinn and Jordan Greenway.
The team has added depth players but faces uncertainty due to goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen's injury.
General Manager Kevyn Adams counts on young talent like Kulich to fill the gap left by JJ Peterka's 68 points.
With unused salary cap space, the Sabres may pursue mid-season trades to help end a 14-year playoff drought.

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Story summary

The Buffalo Sabres are gearing up for the 2025-26 NHL season, emphasizing player performance.
Center Jiri Kulich, 21, aims to surpass his 15-goal tally from last season while centering the third line with Jack Quinn and Jordan Greenway.
The team has added depth players but faces uncertainty due to goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen's injury.
General Manager Kevyn Adams counts on young talent like Kulich to fill the gap left by JJ Peterka's 68 points.
With unused salary cap space, the Sabres may pursue mid-season trades to help end a 14-year playoff drought.