'Aube-Kubel, 28, had 16 points (6+10) in 60 games last season. His 159 hits ranked fifth on the Capitals while his average of 13.02 hits per 60 minutes led the team.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Aube-Kubel to 1-year contract
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Bryson returns to Sabres on 1-year deal
'Bryson played in 36 games for the Sabres last season, recording one goal, seven assists, and a plus-5 rating while averaging 14:40 of ice time.' … [Read more...] about Bryson returns to Sabres on 1-year deal
Sabres sign 5 players to 2-way contracts
'The Buffalo Sabres have signed forward Josh Dunne to a two-year, two-way contract worth an annual average value of $775,000. Forwards Brett Murray and Mason Jobst, defenseman Jack Rathbone, and goaltender Felix Sandstrom have been signed to one-year, two-way contracts worth $775,000 each.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign 5 players to 2-way contracts
Sabres add physicality and experience on 1st day of Free Agency
'“When you look at the offseason, kind of what we were looking to accomplish, we wanted to be harder to play against, we wanted to bring in more physicality, more identity kind of into that bottom six. 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 Sabres add physicality and experience on 1st day of Free Agency
2024-25 Home Opener set for Thursday, October 10
'The team will be returning home from the 2024 NHL Global Series, where the Sabres will play their first two games of the regular season against the New Jersey Devils at O2 Arena in Prague, Czechia on Friday, Oct. 4 and Saturday, Oct. 5.' … [Read more...] about 2024-25 Home Opener set for Thursday, October 10
Sabres buy out Skinner's contract
'Skinner, 32, had three years remaining on the eight-year, $72-million contract he signed in June 2019. As a result of the buyout, the Sabres will pay Skinner for six years but at a reduced salary cap hit below his original $9 million average.' … [Read more...] about Sabres buy out Skinner’s contract
Sabres extend qualifying offers to 4 players
'The Buffalo Sabres have extended qualifying offers to goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, forwards Peyton Krebs and Beck Malenstyn, and defenseman Henri Jokiharju, the team announced Sunday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres extend qualifying offers to 4 players
Sabres announce 2024 Development Camp roster
'Development Camp aims to introduce prospects to professional work habits and organizational standards. Players in attendance will become familiar with the team and the resources available to them through the Sabres development staff and performance team while taking part in both on-ice and off-ice workouts.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce 2024 Development Camp roster
Sabres acquire Malenstyn from Capitals
'Malenstyn, 26, set career highs in goals (6), assists (15), and points (21) in 81 games last season. The 6-foot-3, 200-pound forward ranked fifth among NHL forwards in shorthanded time on ice (211:32) while leading Capitals forwards in blocked shots (93) and all Capitals players in hits (241). He was on the ice for 562 defensive-zone faceoffs at 5-on-5, which ranked third in … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire Malenstyn from Capitals
Meet the Buffalo Sabres' 2024 Draft Class
'Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams believes that Helenius could be ready for pro hockey soon.' … [Read more...] about Meet the Buffalo Sabres’ 2024 Draft Class
Final takeaways from the 2024 NHL Draft in Las Vegas
'The other, ongoing objective – which will continue with the start of free agency at noon on Monday and into the remainder of the offseason – was to pursue avenues to improve the NHL roster. Adams emphasized being harder to play against as one area he hoped to address.' … [Read more...] about Final takeaways from the 2024 NHL Draft in Las Vegas
Top quotes from the 2024 NHL Draft
'“Two-way defenseman," he said. "I can shut down other teams’ top players. I like to break out the puck well and join the rush.”' … [Read more...] about Top quotes from the 2024 NHL Draft
Sabres select Helenius with 14th pick in NHL Draft
'The 5-foot-11, 189-pound native of Ylojarvi, Finland recorded 36 points (14+22) in 51 games in Finland’s top professional league (Liiga) while on a loan to Mikkelin Jukurit. His 36 points were the fourth-most in a single season by an under-18 player in Liiga history behind current NHL forwards Aleksander Barkov (48), Mikael Granlund (40), and Kaapo Kakko (38). His 47 career … [Read more...] about Sabres select Helenius with 14th pick in NHL Draft
'I like to battle hard' | Helenius brings mature, competitive identity to Sabres
'Konsta attributed his competitive nature – and by extension his desire to win – to growing up with a brother who was two years his elder. The two competed in sports ranging from soccer to basketball to badminton, and of course hockey. Kalle recalled one instance when, in an attempt to lift his older brother’s stick, Konsta delivered a high stick to Kalle's face that required … [Read more...] about ‘I like to battle hard’ | Helenius brings mature, competitive identity to Sabres
Sabres re-sign Clague to 1-year deal
'The Buffalo Sabres have signed defenseman Kale Clague to a one-year, two-way contract worth $775,000, the team announced Friday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign Clague to 1-year deal