'A season ago, Skinner tallied 24 goals and 49 points. He finished the year tied for 12th among all NHL players with 89 goals in the last three seasons. In his career, Skinner has scored the 20th most goals in the NHL during that span.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Acquire Hurricanes Forward Jeff Skinner
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Sabres announce return of Prospects Challenge
'Tickets are $10 and can be purchased from the KeyBank Center Box Office.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce return of Prospects Challenge
Sabres sign CJ Smith to one-year, two-way contract
'Smith will likely have a chance to secure a bottom role this upcoming season with the big club, and he'll be back for at least one more year after signing a one-year, two-way contract with the Sabres on Monday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign CJ Smith to one-year, two-way contract
Sabres sign Justin Bailey to one-year contract
'Bailey appeared in 12 games with the Sabres last season, scoring three goals and adding one assist and also combined for 15 points (10 goals, 5 assists) in 37 games with AHL affiliate Rochester Americans.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Justin Bailey to one-year contract
Sabres sign Baptiste, O'Regan to 1-year contracts
'O'Regan was acquired in February at the NHL trade deadline when Buffalo sent winger Evander Kane to San Jose. He tallied 15 points in 18 games with the Amerks and did not record a point in two games with the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Baptiste, O’Regan to 1-year contracts
Sabres sign forward Sean Malone
'The Sabres drafted Malone in the 6th round of the 2013 NHL Draft, Malone recorded 99 points in 115 games for Harvard before turning pro in 2017.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign forward Sean Malone
Sabres hire Steve Smith as assistant coach
'Smith won three Stanley Cups (1987, 1988 and 1990) during his 16 seasons playing in the NHL. In 804 total regular-season games as a defenseman with the Oilers, Blackhawks and Flames, Smith totaled 375 points.' … [Read more...] about Sabres hire Steve Smith as assistant coach
Rick Jeanneret inducted into Bare Knuckle Boxing Hall of Fame
'Jeanneret, who is a Hockey Hall of Famer, earned another honor on Saturday as an honorary inductee into the Bare Knuckle Boxing Hall of Fame.' … [Read more...] about Rick Jeanneret inducted into Bare Knuckle Boxing Hall of Fame
Jack Eichel to wear No. 9 jersey
'Fans who currently own an officially-licensed No. 15 Eichel Jersey are eligible for a $49 credit toward the purchase of a new adult No. 9 jersey, or $29 toward the purchase of a youth jersey.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel to wear No. 9 jersey
Sabres Line Projection
'We know what Eichel brings. But, can Mittelstadt handle big minutes in his first full year in the league? That's the big question. But, there's no denying his play making ability. Berglund is a dependable third pivot who could slot into the 2C role if Mittelstadt gets overwhelmed early on in the season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Line Projection
Sabres trade Ryan O'Reilly to the Blues
'Berglund played in only 57 games last season but finished fourth on the team with 17 goals. Sobotka finished with 31 points (11-20-31) in 81 games while Thompson netted just nine points in 41 games with the club.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade Ryan O’Reilly to the Blues
Is Ryan O'Reilly's signing bonus holding up a potential trade?
'"Look, there's always been conversations on some of our players throughout the league. With Ryan, to the direct question of Ryan's signing bonus, it's due by the end of the day today. It's no surprise, as I've said before, Ryan is a guy that teams ask about. When people are calling me to talk about our team, they're looking at our better players and, Ryan is certainly one of … [Read more...] about Is Ryan O’Reilly’s signing bonus holding up a potential trade?
Carter Hutton signs 3-year contract with the Sabres
'“Buffalo right out of the gate was real strong and they knew I was their guy and that was something that was real important to me," Hutton said during an appearance on NHL Network.' … [Read more...] about Carter Hutton signs 3-year contract with the Sabres
Hutton looking forward to opportunity, turning Sabres into a winner
'"I think they want to kind of protect him. It’s going to be a big year for him," Hutton said on his conference call with the media. "He’s a young kid coming up, and paying full-time in the NHL is a lot different than playing full-time in the AHL. I think they just don’t want to make any mistakes rushing him. They know he’s the guy of the future and have a lot of faith in … [Read more...] about Hutton looking forward to opportunity, turning Sabres into a winner
Brandon Hickey, Sabres agree to entry level contract
'"I wanted to come in and show him what I'm made of," Hickey added following a training session at HarborCenter. "I'm a mobile defenseman like him. That's definitely something that's cool to be in the same room and talk to someone like him."' … [Read more...] about Brandon Hickey, Sabres agree to entry level contract