Former Buffalo Sabres defenseman Kale Clague is taking his talents to the KHL. Avtomobilist Yekaterin of the KHL have signed Clague to a two-year contract. Clague heading to the KHL comes after he spent all of this in the American Hockey League (AHL) with the Manitoba Moose. In 67 games this campaign with the Winnipeg Jets' AHL affiliate, the former Sabres defenseman posted nine goals, 18 assists, and 27 points. Before the 2025-26 season, Clague spent the three previous seasons with the Sabres organization. He spent the majority of his time with the Sabres down in the AHL with the Rochester Americans. This included him spending all of the 2024-25 season with Rochester, where he recorded 10 goals and 39 points in 69 games. In 36 games as a member of the Sabres, Clague posted zero goals, five assists, 25 hits, and a minus-3 rating. It will now be interesting to see how much of an impact Clague can make in the KHL from here. If he performs well overseas during his two-year deal, perhaps it could open the door for him to get another opportunity in North America.
