'“It’s fun because I've seen many good prospects and good players, so yeah, it’s pretty fun.”' … [Read more...] about ‘It’s unbelievable being drafted in front of my family’: Sabres Konsta Helenius embracing Buffalo
The Sabres Report - Jul 3, 2024
Longtime Sabres Jeff Skinner, Zemgus Girgensons sign with new teams
'Skinner is heading west on a one-year deal with the Edmonton Oilers worth $3 million. The forward played six seasons in Buffalo before the team opted to buy out the remainder of his contract on June 29. The 32-year-old was Buffalo's highest-paid forward. He joins a team that was one win away from winning the Stanley Cup this past season.' … [Read more...] about Longtime Sabres Jeff Skinner, Zemgus Girgensons sign with new teams
Sabres ’24-25 schedule: Home opener Oct. 10 after dropping puck in Prague
'The Sabres will begin the season Oct. 4-5 in Prague, Czechia with games against coach Lindy Ruff’s former team the New Jersey Devils, and Ruff will be behind home bench at Buffalo’s downtown arena for the first time over a decade when the Sabres play the Los Angeles Kings in their first game of the season at KeyBank Center on Oct. 10.' … [Read more...] about Sabres ’24-25 schedule: Home opener Oct. 10 after dropping puck in Prague
Sabres' Konsta Helenius makes strong first impression at development camp
'“Unbelievable, you know, getting drafted in front of family, and everything, it’s unbelievable,” Helenius said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Konsta Helenius makes strong first impression at development camp
Sabres release 2024-25 regular season schedule
'Things begin over in the Czech Republic as part of the NHL's Global Series, with back-to-back games against the New Jersey Devils in Prague on October 4th and 5th.' … [Read more...] about Sabres release 2024-25 regular season schedule
Sabres sign Reimer to 1-year contract
'Reimer, 36, went 11-8-2 with a .904 save percentage and two shutouts in 25 games last season with the Detroit Red Wings.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Reimer to 1-year contract
McCarthy returns to Sabres Development Camp following NCAA Frozen Four appearance
'“It was kind of funny,” he said. “My brother was chirping me out here, but I hit a couple posts before that and couldn’t get it. But I was actually talking to my D coach a couple months prior, and he said, ‘Would you rather score, like, five goals now or one in the Hockey East championship game?’ So, obviously I took the Hockey East championship game [option]. So, it was a … [Read more...] about McCarthy returns to Sabres Development Camp following NCAA Frozen Four appearance
Sabres announce 2024-25 schedule
'The season begins on Friday, Oct. 4 and Saturday, Oct. 5 with a pair of games against the New Jersey Devils in Prague, Czechia as part of the NHL Global Series.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce 2024-25 schedule
Sabres sign Poolman to one-year, two-way deal
'Poolman, 28, had six points (3+3) in 66 games last season with the AHL’s Calgary Wranglers. The 6-foot-1, left-shot defenseman has 39 points (6+33) and a plus-35 rating in 213 career AHL games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Poolman to one-year, two-way deal
Neuchev ready to elevate his game at Sabres Development Camp
'“I started last season playing kind of 50-50 hockey. It was a challenge dealing with the adaptation of playing in the American Hockey League, but then I found myself adapting towards the middle of the season. I thought I was playing well and had a good compete level, so by the end of the year, I thought overall it was a good season, but there’s room for improvement and I’m … [Read more...] about Neuchev ready to elevate his game at Sabres Development Camp
Amerks sign five to AHL contracts for 2024-25 season
'Rochester Americans General Manager Jason Karmanos announced today that the team has re-signed forwards Graham Slaggert and Brendan Warren, defensemen Ethan Prow and Noah Laaouan, and goaltender Michael Houser all to one-year American Hockey League contracts for the 2024-25 season.' … [Read more...] about Amerks sign five to AHL contracts for 2024-25 season
The Sabres Report - Jul 2, 2024
Jason Zucker headlines free-agent haul as Sabres try to become 'harder to play against'
'Jason Zucker, a six-time 20-goal scorer coming off a disappointing season, inked a one-year, $5 million contract to give the Sabres another capable veteran forward that will skate on their first, second or third line after the club parted ways with Jeff Skinner.' … [Read more...] about Jason Zucker headlines free-agent haul as Sabres try to become ‘harder to play against’
Mike Harrington: A new fourth line helps, but Sabres' roster still needs other touches
'There are several teams that will have to reassess their cap numbers in the wake of Monday’s frenzy and will likely circle back around the league needing some cap relief. Adams has to be ready to act.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: A new fourth line helps, but Sabres’ roster still needs other touches
Signings, trade help revamp Sabres’ roster: ‘I like the look of our team’
'“When you look at the offseason, kind of what we were looking to accomplish, we wanted to be harder to play against,” Adams said. “… We wanted to be a team that wears teams out, that can be relentless on the forecheck and hard, and we want to be a team that’s more responsible defensively.”' … [Read more...] about Signings, trade help revamp Sabres’ roster: ‘I like the look of our team’
Sabres sign Jason Zucker, Sam Lafferty in free agency, re-sign Jacob Bryson
'The 5-foot-11, 192-pound Zucker, a winger, has scored 196 goals and 370 points in 697 career NHL games. The American scored 27 goals for the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2022-23 and a career-high 33 for the Minnesota Wild in 2017-18.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Jason Zucker, Sam Lafferty in free agency, re-sign Jacob Bryson