'General manager Kevyn Adams said leading up to free agency he wanted to add to his blue line this offseason, and in Johnson and Clifton he addressed the Sabres’ most glaring need.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign defensemen Erik Johnson, Connor Clifton in free agency, bring back Tyson Jost
The Sabres Report - Jul 2, 2023
Sabres sign two goalies for Rochester, including Dustin Tokarski, and forward
'Malcolm Subban, the Amerks’ No. 1 goalie last year, signed with the St. Louis Blues.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign two goalies for Rochester, including Dustin Tokarski, and forward
Zach Benson, Sabres’ other NHL Draft picks to attend development camp
'The roster released today features 19 forwards, 11 defensemen and five goalies.' … [Read more...] about Zach Benson, Sabres’ other NHL Draft picks to attend development camp
Tyson Jost re-signs with Buffalo Sabres
'"I've definitely loved my time in Buffalo," Jost said. "It's been amazing. I couldn't have asked for things to work out any better. I'm really, really happy that I ended up here."' … [Read more...] about Tyson Jost re-signs with Buffalo Sabres
Sabres bolster blue line, add Erik Johnson, Connor Clifton
'The 35-year-old Johnson is signing a one-year deal worth $3.25 million. Sources told ESPN's Emily Kaplan the deal also includes a $1.25 million signing bonus.' … [Read more...] about Sabres bolster blue line, add Erik Johnson, Connor Clifton
Sabres sign Erik Johnson to one-year deal
'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
Sabres re-sign Tyson Jost to one-year deal
'After being claimed off waivers from the Minnesota Wild, Jost played 59 games with the Sabres, scoring seven goals and 15 assists for 22 points.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign Tyson Jost to one-year deal
Sabres sign veteran defenseman Erik Johnson to one-year deal
'Johnson, 35, was the No. 1 overall pick of the St. Louis Blues in the 2006 NHL Draft. Johnson spent three years with the Blues and played 203 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign veteran defenseman Erik Johnson to one-year deal
Sabres add grit on defense, sign Connor Clifton to three-year deal
'Clifton struggled at times last season for the Bruins, but comes from the U.S. National Team Development Program. Sabres head coach Don Granato would be able to tell general manager Kevyn Adams if he can get him back to where he was.' … [Read more...] about Sabres add grit on defense, sign Connor Clifton to three-year deal
Sabres sign three players for Rochester, including two goalies
'It appears the likely tandem in the AHL next season will feature Saturday's free agent signees Dustin Tokarski and Devin Cooley.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign three players for Rochester, including two goalies
Sabres bolster defense signing PK specialist Connor Clifton, Cup winner Erik Johnson
'Clifton comes to Buffalo on a contract worth $10 million over three years after anchoring the Boston Bruins’s top-ranked penalty kill unit. Clifton led all NHL defenseman last season in allowing 2.34 power-play goals per 60 minutes. The 28-year-old fills the Sabres’ need for a reliable right-shot D-man capable of playing alongside dynamic No. 1 draft picks Rasmus Dahlin and … [Read more...] about Sabres bolster defense signing PK specialist Connor Clifton, Cup winner Erik Johnson
Jost returns to Sabres on 1-year contract
'The Buffalo Sabres have signed forward Tyson Jost to a one-year contract worth $2 million, the team announced Saturday. Jost returns to Buffalo after joining the team early in the 2022-23 season, when the Sabres claimed him off of waivers from the Minnesota Wild on November 19.' … [Read more...] about Jost returns to Sabres on 1-year contract
Tokarski returns to Buffalo on 1-year contract
'The veteran has a .912 save percentage in 399 career AHL games, including two with Rochester during the 2020-21 season. He is a two-time Calder Cup champion (with Norfolk in 2011-12 and Charlotte in 2018-19) and was selected to the AHL All-Star Game in 2013-14.' … [Read more...] about Tokarski returns to Buffalo on 1-year contract
Sabres sign veteran defenseman Johnson to 1-year deal
'Johnson, 35, has recorded 88 goals and 249 assists over 15 seasons with the St. Louis Blues and Colorado Avalanche. He is tied for 20th among active NHL defensemen with 920 career games played.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign veteran defenseman Johnson to 1-year deal
Sabres sign Clifton to 3-year contract
'Clifton, 28, established career highs in games played (78), goals (5), assists (18), points (23), and plus/minus (plus-20) last season with the Boston Bruins.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Clifton to 3-year contract