Archives for July 3, 2024

'“You’re just there chilling on the couch and I saw my name pop up (on the television screen) and you’re obviously super excited and very grateful,” said Geary, a 6-foot-1 defenseman for Michigan State. “I saw Buffalo only had one pick in the sixth round and I was kind of hoping for it. So. I kind of looked down before the name went up so I wasn’t looking at it directly, and … [Read more...] about His draft moment over in a flash, St. Francis’ Patrick Geary revels in Sabres’ camp role

'The signing gives the Sabres insurance in the event of an injury or if they elect to send Levi to Rochester to give the 23-year-old more starts and experience as Luukkonen operates as the starter in Buffalo. Levi has 61 games of professional experience between the NHL and American Hockey League since signing his entry-level contract in March 2022.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign veteran goalie James Reimer as depth behind UPL, Devon Levi

'The Sabres decided to pay two-thirds of the $22 million remaining on Skinner's contract to create salary-cap space as they attempt to snap a 13-year playoff drought that's among the longest in professional sports. General Manager Kevyn Adams told reporters that he chose that route because Skinner was no longer going to be on their top line, first power play or receive top-six … [Read more...] about Former Sabres winger Jeff Skinner joins Connor McDavid in Edmonton

'Olofsson, 28, produced only seven goals and 15 points in 51 games during his final season in Buffalo under former coach Don Granato. However, Olofsson is only one year removed from totaling a career-best 28 goals to help the Sabres nearly qualify for the Stanley Cup playoffs with 91 standings points.' … [Read more...] about Ex-Sabre Victor Olofsson reunites with Jack Eichel on Vegas Golden Knights

'Girgensons got a longer term from the Lightning than he was expected to get from any team, but only at $850,000 per season. He made $2.5 million last year with the Sabres and had a cap hit of $2.2 million over his previous three seasons in Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Zemgus Girgensons ends 10-year run with Sabres, signs with Tampa Bay

'There are several home matinees on the schedule, beginning Saturday, Oct. 26, against the Detroit Red Wings at 1 p.m. A few others are Saturday, Nov. 9 vs. the Calgary Flames; Monday, Nov. 11 vs. Montreal and Dec. 7 vs. Utah. The Sabres also host the Minnesota Wild the night before Thanksgiving, and they are at home two days after Christmas.' … [Read more...] about Jeff Skinner’s return among notable home games during Sabres’ schedule next season