The Buffalo Sabres are in the middle of the pack in the Atlantic Division nearly one month into the 2026-27 regular season, but we throughout the year will keep tabs on former Sabres around the NHL.
Devin Cooley - Calgary
The 29-year-old played for Rochester and was called up by the Sabres during the 2023-24 season, but never played. He was later traded to San Jose for a 7th round pick and played six games for the Sharks. Last season, the California native signed with Calgary and had a 2.69 GAA and 909 save % in 31 games. This season, he is 1-2-0, with a 4.01 GAA, and .868 save % with the struggling Flames.
Matthew Savoie - Edmonton
The former Sabres first-rounder was dealt in the summer of 2024 for Ryan McLeod, and after a strong year in the AHL (54 points in 66 games), the 22-year-old made the Oilers and scored 37 points (18 goals, 19 assists) in 82 games as a rookie. Savoie suffered an injury in the offseason and was placed on LTIR. He is expected to return sometime in November.
Joel Armia - Los Angeles
The former Sabres first-rounder played one game for Buffalo before being included in the Evander Kane-Tyler Myers deal with Winnipeg. He spent three years with the Jets, and seve...