BUFFALO, N.Y. — The National Hockey League shared out pictures of Devon Levi's new mask. The mask features the Sabres' signature blue and gold colors. The helmet was painted by Sylvie Marsolais ...

Later, working in an auto body shop in hockey-mad Michigan ... Tage Thompson of the Buffalo Sabres logged a shot at 104.69 mph—masks are also advertisements for a team, a player, and a designer.

The Buffalo Sabres face a crucial offseason. Here are three key questions that could shape their 2025 NHL season.