What happened: Former Buffalo Sabres defenseman Kale Clague is heading to the KHL, according to Yahoo NHL. The blueliner becomes the latest North American-developed player to sign with a club in the Russian-based league.

Why it matters: The move continues a recent wave of former Sabres players finding opportunities overseas this offseason. For Clague, the KHL offers a regular role and ice time that can be harder to secure on an NHL roster heading into the 2025-26 campaign.

What to watch: Watch for Clague's KHL club and contract terms to be confirmed, along with whether he retains any path back to the NHL.