The Buffalo Bills’ defensive genius under Sean McDermott thrived on chaos and turnovers, not sacks—dominating the regular season with elite pass defense and top-ten takeaway performances, but crumbling under playoff pressure when elite QBs exposed their lack of consistent quarterback disruption.

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Buffalo Sabres just leveled up their front office with the hiring of John Davidson, a seasoned hockey exec and former goalie, bringing decades of leadership and player evaluation expertise to the team. Davidson, who previously ran hockey ops for the Blue Jackets and Blues, has a deep history with GM Jarmo Kekalainen — even helping recruit him to Columbus in 2013. Kekalainen praised Davidson’s track record and chemistry, while Davidson expressed excitement about joining the Sabres’ rising momentum. On the ice, the team locked up forward Peyton Krebs to an 18M, four-year deal — their final RFA move before arbitration — and made a minor league trade sending Tyler Kopff to Washington for Zac Funk. All signs point to a focused push for improvement.

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The Buffalo Sabres kick off their 2026-27 season on the road against Columbus, then return home for a high-stakes opener against the Blackhawks—where Bowen Byram’s return will be the headline. The team’s future looks bright, with several prospects cracking The Athletic’s top 100 list, and they’ve locked in forward Peyton Krebs with a long-term deal after avoiding arbitration, securing a key piece for the next chapter.

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