Sabres clear cap space for potential Connor Hellebuyck trade
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 14, 2026, 3:26 PM
Last updated Jul 14, 2026
The Buffalo Sabres have signed Peyton Krebs, allowing them to potentially acquire goalie Connor Hellebuyck. Following the signing, the Sabres have approximately $5.4 million in cap space, which could permit Hellebuyck's salary to fit, provided Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is included in the trade. If Luukkonen is the only player traded, the Sabres would have about $1.6 million remaining for additional signings. The final hurdle will be agreeing on trade terms with the Winnipeg Jets, though Hellebuyck seems open to a deal.
- •Sabres signed Peyton Krebs and have $5.4 million in cap space.
- •Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen may be key to a Hellebuyck trade.
- •If Luukkonen is traded, Sabres would have $1.6 million in remaining space.
- •Hellebuyck appears open to a trade to the Sabres.
- •Agreement on trade parameters with the Jets is still needed.
- 3:26 PMYahoo Sports — Sabres' latest move allows them to fit Connor Hellebuyck's salary in a trade, barely
"Buffalo is still in play for the star goalie, it appears.
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