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'The deal represents a nice payday for the veteran defender who comes to Buffalo after a successful run with the Colorado Avalanche that included a Stanley Cup in 2022. Still, this is a lot of money to pay a player of Johnson's ability at this stage of his career. ' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Erik Johnson to one-year deal

'The veteran forward is remarkably consistent, typically coming in at around 10 goals per season if healthy, and is capable of taking on primarily defensive-focused matchups. In 2022-23, Girgensons began just 41.6 percent of his shifts in the offensive zone, showing just how much Sabres coach Don Granato trusts the Latvian winger in his own end.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Zemgus Girgensons to one-year extension

'The Sabres currently have journeyman Eric Comrie and youngsters Devon Levi and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen as their goaltenders, and that’s not ideal. Bringing in someone accustomed to the grind of an NHL regular season will give Buffalo the confidence they must have in their netminders.' … [Read more...] about 2023 NHL Off-Season Outlook: Buffalo Sabres have better days ahead – again

'Okposo and his family have made Western New York his full-time home, and his leadership on and off the ice, combined with his work in the community, have made him an influential part of the Sabres as they look to do something they and their fans have missed out on for the past 12 years – make the Stanley Cup playoffs.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres re-sign Captain Kyle Okposo to one-year deal

'Eligible for UFA status next July, Connor Hellebucyk's uncertain future with the Winnipeg Jets continues to make him the subject of trade speculation. While some observers wonder if the New Jersey Devils will make a pitch for the 30-year-old goaltender, the Buffalo Sabres could also come calling this summer.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres reportedly interested in Connor Hellebuyck

'While their 3.57 goals-per-game ranked third overall, their 3.62 goals-against was the league's seventh-highest.' … [Read more...] about Who could the Sabres target to improve their defense corps?

'Despite Olofsson's numbers this season, Fairburn noted that his game was too streaky, and he wasn't reliable enough to garner a full-time role during the final month of the season. CapFriendly indicates that his annual salary is $4.75 million, and he's eligible next summer to become a UFA.' … [Read more...] about Emergence of young Sabres could make Victor Olofsson a trade candidate

'Before the game, his sons, Jake and Levi, announced the starting lineup. And after Sabres winger Casey Mittelstadt ended the game with a blazing shot past Senators netminder Mads Sogaard, the team made a beeline toward Anderson to give him one big group hug. The crowd rose to their feet for a lengthy standing ovation as the Senators lined up to hug their former netminder and … [Read more...] about Craig Anderson announces his retirement from the NHL

'Handing Levi the starter's job for next season, however, would be a significant burden to place on his young shoulders. Fairburn believes Sabres GM Kevyn Adams must find a suitable short-term veteran option to pair with Levi instead of Comrie or Luukkonen.' … [Read more...] about Could the Buffalo Sabres go goalie shopping this summer?

'No matter how you slice it, it's been a difficult season for Greenway in 2022-23. The hulking winger has appeared in just 45 games for the Wild thus far, racking up a mere two goals and five assists for seven points while logging a tad over 13 minutes in average nightly ice time.' … [Read more...] about Wild trade Jordan Greenway to Sabres

'The club has opted to act quickly regarding contract extensions under GM Kevyn Adams, signing the likes of Tage Thompson and Mattias Samuelsson to long-term deals very early in their careers in the hopes of getting bang for their buck down the line. So far, that strategy has paid off, with Thompson, in particular, blossoming into one of the NHL's brightest young stars this … [Read more...] about Buffalo gold rush: Sabres sign Cozens to seven-year extension

'After a few promising campaigns, Dahlin has now fully blossomed into the elite defender many projected him to be after going first overall in the NHL draft back in 2018, leading the Sabres' blueline and thrusting his club into the thick of a competitive playoff race.' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin replaces Tage Thompson at NHL All-Star Game

'They’ve been whupped so hard so often, you can understand why attendance at their games has been so dismal. It’s hard to blame long-suffering Buffalo fans for being in show-me-don’t-tell-me mode, but for the first time in what feels like forever, the Sabres are truly showing everyone they’ve finally turned the corner toward prosperity.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres gift their fans with competitiveness

'Thompson notched five points in the first period – another franchise record that beat 19 occasions of four-point periods – while Jeff Skinner, Rasmus Dahlin and Dylan Cozens each got three points in the opening frame.' … [Read more...] about Tage Thompson ties nhl record for most goals in a period

'Friedman believes Chychrun has informed Coyotes management that he'd prefer getting traded to a post-season contender. That would give the edge to the Kings, who made the playoffs last season and currently sit third in the Pacific Division. The Sabres last made the post-season in 2011 and are currently six points out of an Eastern Conference wild-card berth.' … [Read more...] about Could the Buffalo Sabres land Jakob Chychrun?