'In past offseasons, it sometimes took former Buffalo Sabres time to find work. Some went overseas or returned to the minors. Some never played in the NHL again. But earlier this month, seven players from the 2023-24 squad quickly signed NHL contracts as free agents.' … [Read more...] about Former Sabres quickly found work as free agents this summer
The Sabres Report - Jul 27, 2024
The Sabres Report - Jul 25, 2024
Sabres sign goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen to five-year, $23.75 million deal
'Luukkonen and the Sabres avoided an arbitration hearing that was scheduled for Monday with a deal that has a cap hit of $4.75 million per season. It leaves center Peyton Krebs as Buffalo’s only remaining unsigned restricted free agent.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen to five-year, $23.75 million deal
Sabres make big commitment to goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen with hefty five-year contract
'Levi, a youngster general manager Kevyn Adams acquired in the Sam Reinhart trade three years ago on Wednesday, is still in the Sabres’ plans and expected to start the upcoming season in the NHL. But Luukkonen, who was drafted by Adams’ predecessor, Jason Botterill, has become the guy, giving the Sabres their best goaltending since Ryan Miller left in 2014.' … [Read more...] about Sabres make big commitment to goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen with hefty five-year contract
Sabres agree to five-year deal with goaltender Luukkonen
'Luukkonen, 25, began his NHL career with the Sabres in 2020, starting in four games and finishing with a 1-3 record. Questions arose following an inconsistent 2022-2023 campaign and the rise of goaltender Devon Levi. Luukkonen went 17-11 with a .892 save percentage, while Levi was stellar between the pipes as a rookie, finishing at 10-8 with a .899 save percentage.' … [Read more...] about Sabres agree to five-year deal with goaltender Luukkonen
Buffalo Sabres agree to sign goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen to a 5-year, $23.75 million contract
'The deal comes as Luukkonen, a restricted free agent, was scheduled to have his contract determined in arbitration in the next two weeks. For the 25-year-old from Finland, the contract provides long-term security for a player whose future was uncertain in Buffalo over the past two years.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres agree to sign goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen to a 5-year, $23.75 million contract
Sabres agree to terms on a five-year deal with Luukkonen
'Luukkonen was a healthy scratch to start last season as Devon Levi was handed the starting job and played the first four games until he was injured. Eric Comrie played the next two before Luukkonen started in Game 7 at Ottawa. He made 38 saves on 42 shots and beat the Senators and he never looked back.' … [Read more...] about Sabres agree to terms on a five-year deal with Luukkonen
Sabres agree to terms with Luukkonen on 5-year deal
'Luukkonen, 25, set career highs in games played (54), wins (27), and shutouts (5) last season. His wins and shutouts were the most in a season by a Sabres goaltender since Ryan Miller.' … [Read more...] about Sabres agree to terms with Luukkonen on 5-year deal
The Sabres Report - Jul 24, 2024
Sabres settle on two-year deal with Beck Malenstyn to avoid arbitration
'Malenstyn agreed to a deal with a $1.35 million cap hit, as first reported by Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman and then confirmed by the team. Malenstyn was a restricted free agent and his cap hit the last two years with Washington was $762,500.' … [Read more...] about Sabres settle on two-year deal with Beck Malenstyn to avoid arbitration
Sabres agree to two-year contract with Beck Malenstyn, avoid arbitration
'The Sabres now have two unsigned restricted free agents: goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, who also filed for arbitration, and center Peyton Krebs.' … [Read more...] about Sabres agree to two-year contract with Beck Malenstyn, avoid arbitration
Buffalo Sabres avert arbitration by agreeing to sign forward Beck Malenstyn to a 2-year contract
'For Buffalo, the 6-foot-3, 200-pound player adds a physical presence to what is expected to be a fully retooled fourth line under new coach Lindy Ruff, who rejoins the Sabres for a second stint.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres avert arbitration by agreeing to sign forward Beck Malenstyn to a 2-year contract
Sabres avoid arbitration with Beck Malenstyn, agree to two-year contract
'After spending several years coming up through the ranks and paying his dues in the American Hockey League with the Hershey Bears, Malenstyn finally cemented a spot for himself at the NHL level in Washington last season, scoring six goals and adding 15 assists for 21 points in 81 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres avoid arbitration with Beck Malenstyn, agree to two-year contract
Sabres will be closer to salary cap than many think
'Spending to the cap doesn’t matter if you have the wrong players in place.' … [Read more...] about Sabres will be closer to salary cap than many think
Sabres agree to terms with Malenstyn on 2-year contract
'Malenstyn also led Capitals players with 241 hits and led the team’s forwards with 93 blocked shots – all ingredients that the Sabres believe will help round out their group up front.' … [Read more...] about Sabres agree to terms with Malenstyn on 2-year contract
The Sabres Report - Jul 23, 2024
After trade to move up, Sabres possess mature prospect in Brodie Ziemer
'“He just does so much right,” Fohr said of the winger. “… He’s just very good at everything.”' … [Read more...] about After trade to move up, Sabres possess mature prospect in Brodie Ziemer
The Sabres Report - Jul 21, 2024
Inside the NHL: A summer look at the Sabres' cap situation, for now and into the future
'According to PuckPedia.com, Buffalo has just over $14.5 million in cap space remaining. That is the sixth-highest figure away from 2024-25’s new cap figure of $88 million. But before you can say Nikolaj Ehlers, it is easy to see where a lot of that money can quickly get soaked up.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: A summer look at the Sabres’ cap situation, for now and into the future