'Jason Zucker, a six-time 20-goal scorer coming off a disappointing season, inked a one-year, $5 million contract to give the Sabres another capable veteran forward that will skate on their first, second or third line after the club parted ways with Jeff Skinner.' … [Read more...] about Jason Zucker headlines free-agent haul as Sabres try to become ‘harder to play against’
Archives for July 2, 2024
Mike Harrington: A new fourth line helps, but Sabres' roster still needs other touches
'There are several teams that will have to reassess their cap numbers in the wake of Monday’s frenzy and will likely circle back around the league needing some cap relief. Adams has to be ready to act.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: A new fourth line helps, but Sabres’ roster still needs other touches
Signings, trade help revamp Sabres’ roster: ‘I like the look of our team’
'“When you look at the offseason, kind of what we were looking to accomplish, we wanted to be harder to play against,” Adams said. “… We wanted to be a team that wears teams out, that can be relentless on the forecheck and hard, and we want to be a team that’s more responsible defensively.”' … [Read more...] about Signings, trade help revamp Sabres’ roster: ‘I like the look of our team’
Sabres sign Jason Zucker, Sam Lafferty in free agency, re-sign Jacob Bryson
'The 5-foot-11, 192-pound Zucker, a winger, has scored 196 goals and 370 points in 697 career NHL games. The American scored 27 goals for the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2022-23 and a career-high 33 for the Minnesota Wild in 2017-18.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Jason Zucker, Sam Lafferty in free agency, re-sign Jacob Bryson
Sabres announce flurry of signings to open free agency
'In addition, Buffalo brought in F Sam Lafferty and F Nicolas Aube-Kubel, as well as defenseman Dennis Gilbert, a Buffalo native. Lafferty’s deal is for two years and an annual average value (AAV) of $2 million, while Aube-Kubel signed a one-year pact worth $1.5 million. Gilbert agreed to a one-year deal worth $825,000.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce flurry of signings to open free agency
Sabres sign winger Jason Zucker to one-year deal
'Zucker split his 2023-24 season with the Arizona Coyotes and Nashville Predators. With the Coyotes, he scored nine goals and 16 assists for 25 points. In Nashville, the 32-year-old played 18 games and netted five goals to go along with two assists for seven points.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign winger Jason Zucker to one-year deal
Sabres ink forward Sam Lafferty to two-year deal
'Lafferty can play wing or center, and was a key addition that helped make the Vancouver Canucks a better team last season. The 29-year-old played 79 games with the Canucks, scoring 13 goals and 11 assists for 24 points.' … [Read more...] about Sabres ink forward Sam Lafferty to two-year deal
Sabres add more depth in free agency
'The Sabres have signed forward Nicolas Aube-Kubel to a one-year contract, while also inking free agent defenseman Dennis Gilbert to a one-year deal, and also re-signing defenseman Jacob Bryson to a one-year contract.' … [Read more...] about Sabres add more depth in free agency
Sabres solidify depth in Rochester with five signings
'The Sabres announced on Monday the signing of five players who will likely have a key role in the AHL next season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres solidify depth in Rochester with five signings
The Sabres have addressed one glaring weakness, but is another still there
'Buffalo is in desperate need of a top-6 forward and signing Jason Zucker doesn’t give them that. Adams likes Zucker and between him and what they already have, Adams thinks that will take care of the scoring,' … [Read more...] about The Sabres have addressed one glaring weakness, but is another still there
Sabres to play Kings in home opener on Thursday, Oct. 10
'The Sabres will play their first two games of the season on Friday, Oct. 4 and Saturday, Oct. 5 at O2 Arena in Prague. From there, it is unclear yet if Buffalo will play another game between their return from overseas and when their home opener.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to play Kings in home opener on Thursday, Oct. 10
Buffalo Sabres add secondary scoring & bet on upside, sign Jason Zucker to one-year deal
'Zucker, 32, has played nearly 700 NHL games and spent last season in Arizona and Nashville.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres add secondary scoring & bet on upside, sign Jason Zucker to one-year deal
Buffalo Sabres sign Sam Lafferty as NHL Free Agency heats up
'Lafferty spent the 2023-2024 season with the Vancouver Canucks playing in 79 games while tallying 13 goals and 11 assists for 24 points.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres sign Sam Lafferty as NHL Free Agency heats up
Welcome home: Buffalo Sabres sign free agent and WNY native Dennis Gilbert
'Before being acquired by Buffalo, Gilbert played in 82 career NHL games with Chicago, Colorado, and Calgary. From 2015 to 2018 He played at the University of Notre Dame, appearing in 116 total games during his time with the Fighting Irish.' … [Read more...] about Welcome home: Buffalo Sabres sign free agent and WNY native Dennis Gilbert
Buffalo Sabres add another piece, sign forward Nicolas Aube-Kubel to a one-year deal
'Aube-Kubel, 28, spent last season with the Washington Capitals, where he scored six goals and had 16 points in 60 games. His best NHL season came with the Colorado Avalanche in 2021-2022, when he scored 22 points in 67 games and helped the Avs win a Stanley Cup.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres add another piece, sign forward Nicolas Aube-Kubel to a one-year deal