Sabres Face a Cap Crunch With Big Contracts on the Table

Buffalo’s salary cap situation for 2026-27 puts the spotlight squarely on which big money deals can survive the summer. When a team is still trying to climb the standings, every expensive contract starts getting a hard look from people who know the math and the mood in the room. The Sabres do not have the luxury of being sentimental if they want flexibility for what comes next.