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'Rodrigues will be a very affordable contract for the Sabres. He's now the eight highest paid forward on the team. A relative bargain given his role and versatility.' … [Read more...] about Arbitrator awards $2M contract to Evan Rodrigues

'The Sabres will, once again, be joined by the prospects from the Boston Bruins, New Jersey Devils and Pittsburgh Penguins to compete in a three-game round-robin challenge. The Sabres are two-time winners of the Prospects Challenge, including a win at the inaugural event in 2015 and in last year's event.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to host fifth annual Prospects Challenge

'The Sabres and Rodrigues still have until Tuesday to avoid arbitration and come to terms on a new contract.' … [Read more...] about Sabres exchange arbitration numbers with Rodrigues

'"It's been all rumors. If there's anything that the Jets are really good at is dousing those flames and trying to put those out as they try to work behind the scenes. It's been an interesting offseason for Winnipeg," Hamilton said on WGR. "Certainly Ristolainen has been a guy that's been rumored in this neck of the woods. Jake Gardiner has also been a guy that the Winnipeg … [Read more...] about Are the Sabres and Jets a match for a Ristolainen trade?

'Buffalo's first round pick will compete for a possible roster spot with the Sabres at training camp and into the preseason, but he is eligible to return to Lethbridge for the upcoming season. Cozens will also be eligible to represent Canada at the 2020 IIHF World Junior Championship this December in the Czech Republic.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Cozens to entry-level contract

'Larsson was the only Sabres restricted free agent to not file for arbitration this offseason.' … [Read more...] about Larsson signs one-year qualifying offer with Sabres

'“I know both [Luukkonen and Laaksonen] real well,” Jokiharju said. “We’ve played in a couple tournaments together. Oskari Laaksonen is one of my best friends back in my hometown. It’s exciting to have them to call and to text those guys that I’m coming to Buffalo.”' … [Read more...] about Jokiharju is excited to join the Sabres

'Jokiharju, 20, was a first round pick (29th overall) by the Blackhawks in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft. Jokiharju made his NHL debut last season in his first season as a professional, playing in 38 games for Chicago, with 12 assists while averaging 18:59 in ice time per game. Jokiharju also played 30 games for Rockford in the AHL, recording 17 points (2 goals, 15 assists) before … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire D Henri Jokihajru from Chicago for RW Alex Nylander

'"I think with talking to [head coach] Ralph [Krueger] and [general manager] Jason [Botterill], I like what Buffalo has going," Johansson said to the Buffalo media on Monday via a conference call. "I think talking to Ralph, he has some really good ideas on how to play, and it's a really young and exciting team I'm looking forward to it, and once I came down to it, I was really … [Read more...] about Johansson liked what Buffalo had to offer

'“As his career has gone on and he’s matured, I think he’s become much less of a perimeter player,” Beninati said with Howard Simon and Sal Capaccio on Monday. “When he was younger, he was playing on the peripheral a lot; he wouldn’t get his nose dirty. I think as his career has gone along and he’s matured, I think he’s found a real nice home on the wing. He’s become more … [Read more...] about Beninati: There’s a lot to like about Marcus Johansson

'The 6' 1" and 205-pound forward has primarily played on the wing over the span of his career, but he did start his career playing at center. Johansson will be a potential option for the Sabres down the middle to go along with Jack Eichel and Casey Mittelstadt.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Marcus Johansson to two-year deal

'Meanwhile, Johansson quarterbacked the Bruins second powerplay, and is one of the most underappreciated zone entry players in the league.' … [Read more...] about Johansson fills multiple holes for the Sabres

'Girgensons, 25, was a former first round pick in 2012 and will be back for his seventh season with the Sabres. Girgensons has recorded 119 points (49 goals, 70 assists) in his six seasons with Buffalo, including 30 points in his second season, where he was named to the 2015 NHL All Star Game. Girgensons is now eligible to become an unrestricted free agent after the 2019-20 … [Read more...] about Girgensons signs one-year qualifying offer with Sabres

'Earlier today, restricted free-agent forward Zemgus Girgensons re-signed with the Buffalo Sabres on a one-year, $1.6-million dollar deal.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Elie, McCabe, Rodrigues & Ullmark file for arbitration

'Smith is 24-years-old and is a very intelligent player. He will be one of the younger players pushing in training camp to get on the roster.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres get C.J. Smith back into the fold for two years