'Zucker, 32, had 32 points (14+18) in 69 games last season for Arizona and Nashville. He has scored 20 or more goals in a season six times, including a career-high 33 goals in 2017-18 and a 27-goal campaign with Pittsburgh in 2022-23.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Zucker to 1-year contract
The Sabres Report - Jul 2, 2024
Lafferty joins Sabres on 2-year contract
'Lafferty, 29, has recorded 83 points (36+47) in 289 games over five seasons with Pittsburgh, Chicago, Toronto, and Vancouver.' … [Read more...] about Lafferty joins Sabres on 2-year contract
Buffalo native Gilbert joins Sabres on 1-year deal
'Gilbert, 27, played a career-high 34 games for Calgary this past season and had seven points (1+6). He has 12 fights in 82 career NHL games.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo native Gilbert joins Sabres on 1-year deal
Sabres sign Aube-Kubel to 1-year contract
'Aube-Kubel, 28, had 16 points (6+10) in 60 games last season. His 159 hits ranked fifth on the Capitals while his average of 13.02 hits per 60 minutes led the team.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Aube-Kubel to 1-year contract
Bryson returns to Sabres on 1-year deal
'Bryson played in 36 games for the Sabres last season, recording one goal, seven assists, and a plus-5 rating while averaging 14:40 of ice time.' … [Read more...] about Bryson returns to Sabres on 1-year deal
Sabres sign 5 players to 2-way contracts
'The Buffalo Sabres have signed forward Josh Dunne to a two-year, two-way contract worth an annual average value of $775,000. Forwards Brett Murray and Mason Jobst, defenseman Jack Rathbone, and goaltender Felix Sandstrom have been signed to one-year, two-way contracts worth $775,000 each.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign 5 players to 2-way contracts
Sabres add physicality and experience on 1st day of Free Agency
'“When you look at the offseason, kind of what we were looking to accomplish, we wanted to be harder to play against, we wanted to bring in more physicality, more identity kind of into that bottom six. 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 Sabres add physicality and experience on 1st day of Free Agency
2024-25 Home Opener set for Thursday, October 10
'The team will be returning home from the 2024 NHL Global Series, where the Sabres will play their first two games of the regular season against the New Jersey Devils at O2 Arena in Prague, Czechia on Friday, Oct. 4 and Saturday, Oct. 5.' … [Read more...] about 2024-25 Home Opener set for Thursday, October 10
Day One Notebook: Nearly 30 prospects take the ice as Development Camp gets underway
'The four-day camp, now in its 10th year and sixth at Harborcenter, is designed to introduce prospective players to the Sabres’ playing system while providing them with the necessary tools and conditioning programs in order to be successful at hockey’s highest level.' … [Read more...] about Day One Notebook: Nearly 30 prospects take the ice as Development Camp gets underway
The Sabres Report - Jul 1, 2024
Jacob Bryson to become a free agent after Sabres pass on qualifying offer
'The decision with Bryson is related to the salary he could have been awarded if he filed for arbitration. His qualifying offer alone would have been worth $1.9 million, which is pricy for a possible seventh defenseman. The Sabres are trying to protect their cap space as General Manager Kevyn Adams attempts to improve his roster for next season. They completed the buyout of … [Read more...] about Jacob Bryson to become a free agent after Sabres pass on qualifying offer
Sabres don’t give Jacob Bryson, two others qualifying offers
'The Sabres could re-sign Bryson, who had arbitration rights, to a salary lower than his qualifying offer. He just completed a two-year, $3.7 million contract. Last year, they re-signed center Tyson Jost to a cheaper contract after not qualifying him.' … [Read more...] about Sabres don’t give Jacob Bryson, two others qualifying offers
Buffalo Sabres buy out the final three years of forward Jeff Skinner’s 8-year, $72 million contract
'The move comes a day after GM Kevyn Adams informed reporters at the NHL draft in Las Vegas he had initiated the buyout paperwork. And it represents yet another example of how the Sabres have mismanaged their roster during what has become an NHL-record 13-season playoff drought.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres buy out the final three years of forward Jeff Skinner’s 8-year, $72 million contract
The Sabres decide not to qualify Jacob Bryson
'This doesn't necessarily mean that Bryson isn't coming back. After free agency starts, Buffalo could sign him for less than his $1,900,000 qualifying offer.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres decide not to qualify Jacob Bryson
Sabres development camp roster includes 2024 top pick, multiple WNY natives
'In addition, four Western New York natives were named to the roster, including recent draft picks Gavin McCarthy and Patrick Geary. Undrafted invitee forwards Ryan Smith and Jak Vaarwerk, who hail from Pendleton and Clarence, respectively, will also take part in development camp.' … [Read more...] about Sabres development camp roster includes 2024 top pick, multiple WNY natives
Sabres extend qualifying offers to 4 players; free agency period starts Monday
'They also announced that they have extended qualifying offers to forwards Peyton Krebs and Beck Malenstyn, defenseman Henri Jokiharju, and goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen.' … [Read more...] about Sabres extend qualifying offers to 4 players; free agency period starts Monday