'The Sabres chose Hamburg native and former St. Francis High School student Patrick Geary, a 6-foot-1 defenseman who played his freshman year at Michigan State University. Geary, 20, had five goals and 13 points in 32 games with the Spartans, whose coach, Adam Nightingale, is a brother of Sabres assistant amateur scouting director Jason Nightingale.' … [Read more...] about Hamburg’s Patrick Geary selected by Sabres in sixth round of NHL draft
The Sabres Report - Jun 30, 2024
To open Round 7, Sabres take Austrian junior Vasily Zelenov
'The 5-foot-11, 170-pounder had 14 goals and 23 assists in 40 games last year.' … [Read more...] about To open Round 7, Sabres take Austrian junior Vasily Zelenov
Sabres use their final pick of 2024 draft on goalie Ryerson Leenders
'Leenders appeared in 46 games this season with Mississauga Steelheads of the Ontario Hockey League, logging a .909 save percentage. He also had a stellar performance in his one game for Canada at the IIHF Under-18 World Championship to help the country win gold.' … [Read more...] about Sabres use their final pick of 2024 draft on goalie Ryerson Leenders
Sabres looking to make more moves after trading for Beck Malenstyn
'Still, in trading the 43rd overall pick on Saturday to the Washington Capitals in exchange for Malenstyn, 26, the Sabres addressed a significant need by becoming tougher to play against.' … [Read more...] about Sabres looking to make more moves after trading for Beck Malenstyn
Sabres beginning process of buying out Jeff Skinner’s contract
'“It’s a step-by-step process,” Adams said in The Sphere. “That process was started early this morning.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres beginning process of buying out Jeff Skinner’s contract
NHL Draft Tracker: Sabres select Adam Kleber 42nd overall, make trades
'Kleber compiled five goals, 26 points, 26 penalty minutes and a minus-12 rating in 56 games last season for the United States Hockey League’s Lincoln Stars. He plans to play at Minnesota-Duluth next season.' … [Read more...] about NHL Draft Tracker: Sabres select Adam Kleber 42nd overall, make trades
Konsta Helenius charmed in Las Vegas
In front of the media, the top promise immediately made an indelible impression. Buffalo released a video of Helenius, where the happy Finn sends greetings to the club's fans. “Konsta here, I'm excited to get to the Sabres. Let's get down to business!” Helenius smiled for the camera.' … [Read more...] about Konsta Helenius charmed in Las Vegas
Sabres buy out veteran Jeff Skinner with 3 years left on deal
'Skinner had three years remaining on an eight-year contract he signed in 2019 as a free agent that saw him earn $9 million annually.' … [Read more...] about Sabres buy out veteran Jeff Skinner with 3 years left on deal
Buffalo Sabres 'Initiated the Process' of Buying Out Jeff Skinner, GM Says
'The buyout cost will last six seasons, with the Sabres saving $7,555,556 next season, $4,555,556 in 2025-26 and $2,555,556 in 2026-27, according to PuckPedia. After that, it will cost them $2,444,444 for each of the following three seasons, coming off the books in 2030.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres ‘Initiated the Process’ of Buying Out Jeff Skinner, GM Says
Sabres add only one NHL player during draft
'Malenstyn isn’t all the Sabres need to do, but Adams thinks the 26-year-old brings an element to their bottom-six they don’t have.' … [Read more...] about Sabres add only one NHL player during draft
Sabres acquire forward Beck Malenstyn from Capitals
'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 acquire forward Beck Malenstyn from Capitals
Sabres to buy out final three years of Jeff Skinner's contract
'"We initiated the process today," said Adams at the end of his post-draft press conference.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to buy out final three years of Jeff Skinner’s contract
Sabres select defenseman Adam Kleber with 42nd pick in 2024 NHL Draft
'In his second full season in the USHL this past season with Lincoln, Kleber scored five goals and added 21 assists for 26 points in 56 games played. In 112 career games with the Stars, Kleber has produced a combined 34 points (5+29).' … [Read more...] about Sabres select defenseman Adam Kleber with 42nd pick in 2024 NHL Draft
Sabres pick forward Brodie Ziemer with 71st pick in 2024 NHL Draft
'The native of Hutchinson, Minnesota produced well with the USNTDP, putting up a combined 35 goals and 59 assists for 94 points in 88 games played between the program and the junior team in the United States Hockey League (USHL).' … [Read more...] about Sabres pick forward Brodie Ziemer with 71st pick in 2024 NHL Draft
Sabres take defenseman Luke Osburn with 108th overall pick in 2024 NHL Draft
'Elite Prospects considers Osburn to be a puck-moving defenseman with good puck handling abilities, being good at controlling, maneuvering, and maintaining possession of the puck.' … [Read more...] about Sabres take defenseman Luke Osburn with 108th overall pick in 2024 NHL Draft