Buffalo Sabres consider trade of Jordan Greenway to ease salary cap issues
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 2:58 PM
Last updated Jun 6, 2026
The Buffalo Sabres face challenges as they aim for contention due to a tight salary cap. With key players like Alex Tuch and Zach Benson needing new contracts, the Sabres have nearly $12 million in cap space. Possible relief may come from trading Jordan Greenway before the offseason starts. Moving him could create about $4 million in flexibility, a critical figure for their negotiation process. Teams like the Chicago Blackhawks and Vancouver Canucks are potential trade partners as the market for veteran players evolves.
- •Buffalo has less than $12 million in cap space.
- •Jordan Greenway could be traded to create salary cap flexibility.
- •The Sabres need to manage contracts for Alex Tuch and Zach Benson.
- •Chicago Blackhawks and Vancouver Canucks are potential trade partners.
- •Buffalo prefers draft picks over salary in any trade.
- 2:58 PMYahoo Sports — Inside Buffalo’s Salary Cap Squeeze: One Trade That Could Save The Offseason
"Buffalo’s push toward contention is colliding with a tight salary cap situation, and a potential move involving Jordan Greenway could be the key decision that determines how flexible—or restricted—the Sabres are this offseason.
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