'Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen and newly acquired winger Beck Malenstyn have elected to take hearings.' … [Read more...] about Two Sabres elect salary arbitration
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Konsta Helenius displays what made him Sabres' 2024 first-round pick
'Helenius was far-and-away the best player in camp, including Thursday's 3-on-3 tournament, where he scored two goals and added a nifty shootout game-winner to lead Team Perreault to the championship.' … [Read more...] about Konsta Helenius displays what made him Sabres’ 2024 first-round pick
Dennis Gilbert can't believe he's set to play for hometown team
'"It’s been something in the back of my mind. You always kind of hope for it at some point to happen, and I think at this point in my career, it’s a good time for it," said Gilbert on Wednesday when formally introduced to the media.' … [Read more...] about Dennis Gilbert can’t believe he’s set to play for hometown team
Sam Lafferty looks to be part of solution in Buffalo when it comes to playing hard
'"It was a number of factors, and the more we thought about Buffalo, the more we really liked it and loved the opportunity here," said Lafferty in his introductory Zoom call. "I’ve always been a big fan of this hockey club and the players they have, so it got me excited to get the opportunity to play with a lot of these guys. I could just tell in the conversations with Kevyn … [Read more...] about Sam Lafferty looks to be part of solution in Buffalo when it comes to playing hard
Jason Zucker can't wait to play for Lindy Ruff
'"For me it’s an opportunity to play with an extremely talented group," said Zucker on Wednesday during his introductory press conference. "Playing against Buffalo the last few years has not been a fun game to play with the amount of talent, the D-core, and I think it’s only getting better. So for me, I’m looking forward to bringing that veteran side of things. My style of play … [Read more...] about Jason Zucker can’t wait to play for Lindy Ruff
Opinion: 25 years later, my 'No Goal' story
'My job for the night was to get reaction from fans as they exited Marine Midland Arena. I figured it would be a very easy assignment. Boy, was I wrong!' … [Read more...] about Opinion: 25 years later, my ‘No Goal’ story
Patrick Geary happy to be taken by hometown team
'“Great story there, another high compete player, two years in the USHL, forced his way into the lineup at Michigan State this year and with Strbak there, we saw Michigan State so many times, he was a player that Jason Nightingale was extremely passionate about as were others myself included.' … [Read more...] about Patrick Geary happy to be taken by hometown team
Sabres sign goalie James Reimer to one-year, $1 million contract
'This upcoming season will be Reimer's 15th season in the NHL after previous stops with the Toronto Maple Leafs, San Jose Sharks (twice), Florida Panthers, Carolina Hurricanes and, recently, the Detroit Red Wings.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign goalie James Reimer to one-year, $1 million contract
Familiar faces in new places
'Perhaps the most notable departure for the Sabres this offseason is forward Zemgus Girgensons, who was the longest-tenured player after 10 seasons with the team. He has elected to take his talents to Tampa Bay to sign a three-year, $2.55 million contract with the Lightning.' … [Read more...] about Familiar faces in new places
Sabres announce 2024-25 regular season schedule
'After flying back home from Prague, the Sabres will then open their home portion of the schedule on Thursday, Oct. 10 against the Los Angeles Kings. Before heading on the road for the first time, the Sabres will have one more home game on Saturday, Oct. 12 when they host the Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce 2024-25 regular season schedule
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