Buffalo Sabres fans caught their first glimpse of next season’s roster during Saturday’s Blue & Gold Scrimmage, where NHL players were divided into two teams for an internal scrimmage. The event also included select AHL prospects, offering a preview of depth and development ahead of the 2026-27 campaign. With the full roster split into competitive squads, the matchup provided a rare chance to see how veterans and young talent might mesh under game conditions. Results from the scrimmage could offer early insights into team chemistry and emerging players.

Buffalo got its first look at the 2026-27 Sabres with Saturday’s Blue & Gold Scrimmage, which split up the NHL roster plus a handful of AHL players for some intrasquad game action. Team Gold beat Team ...