The Hockey Writers Jun 4, 2023
3 Sabres Draft-Day Trades That Could Make an Impact
The Buffalo Sabres are in a really good position heading into this year’s NHL Entry Draft. With a projected 2023-24 cap space of just over $19 million and eight draft…
The Hockey Writers May 30, 2023
Buffalo Sabres Jersey History
The Buffalo Sabres have been a member the NHL for 52 years now, and while things haven’t been good for them in recent memory, this is a team that has…
Minneapolis Star-Tribune May 27, 2023
Buffalo Sabres sign Minnesota defenseman Ryan Johnson to 2-year rookie contract
The Buffalo Sabres ended a lengthy wait by signing Ryan Johnston to a two-year, entry level contract on Saturday, more than a month after the defenseman completed his senior college season at Minnesota.
Times Herald May 27, 2023
After wait, Sabres sign prospect Ryan Johnson to entry-level contract
As each day passed and defense prospect Ryan Johnson moved closer to free agency, it seemed less likely he would sign with the Buffalo Sabres. The Sabres spoke to Johnson, the 31st overall pick in 2019, in April after his collegiate season at Minnesota ended and said they wanted to sign him. Then they began waiting. The ball, general manager Kevyn Adams said last month, was in Johnson’s court. On Saturday, the Sabres signed Johnson, ... Read the full article The post After wait, Sabres sign prospect Ryan Johnson to entry-level contract first appeared on Buffalo Hockey Beat.
Sportsnet.ca May 25, 2023
Sabres sign Vsevolod Komarov to three-year, entry-level contract
The Buffalo Sabres have signed defenceman Vsevolod Komarov to a three-year, entry-level contract, the team announced Thursday.
Minneapolis Star-Tribune May 24, 2023
Buffalo Sabres re-sign captain Kyle Okposo to one-year, $2.5M contract
The young, retooled Buffalo Sabres can rely on Kyle Okposos veteran presence for at least one more season after the team captain and former Gophers player signed a one-year, $2.5 million contract on Wednesday.
Times Herald May 24, 2023
Sabres prospect Linus Weissbach adds grittiness to game for Amerks: ‘A rat’
ROCHESTER – Linus Weissbach doesn’t consider his stark transformation over the past two seasons a change. The Buffalo Sabres prospect still showcases the skills that helped him enjoy a terrific college career and make a quick impact with the Americans. “It’s more about kind of adding to,” the winger told the Times Herald last Wednesday in Blue Cross Arena. “I think everything I do has kind of brought me to this point.” OK, call it ... Read the full article The post Sabres prospect Linus Weissbach adds grittiness to game for Amerks: ‘A rat’ first appeared on Buffalo Hockey...
Sportsnet.ca May 24, 2023
Sabres sign Kyle Okposo to one-year, $2.5-million contract extension
The Buffalo Sabres have signed veteran forward Kyle Okposo to a one-year, $2.5-million contract extension on Wednesday.
Times Herald May 21, 2023
Sabres assign prospect Matt Savoie to Rochester Amerks
The Buffalo Sabres on Sunday assigned center prospect Matt Savoie, the ninth overall pick in 2022, to the Rochester Americans. Savoie, 19, can join the Amerks, Buffalo’s AHL affiliate, because his junior campaign with the Winnipeg Ice ended Friday in the Western Hockey League championship. Teenagers who play for Canadian Hockey League teams aren’t eligible to play for AHL clubs until their season is over. The Amerks begin the best-of-seven Eastern Conference final series ... Read the full article The post Sabres assign prospect Matt Savoie to Rochester Amerks first appeared on Buffalo...
Times Herald May 19, 2023
Sabres sign Russian prospect Nikita Novikov to entry-level contract
The Buffalo Sabres on Friday signed Russian defenseman Nikita Novikov, a sixth-round pick in 2021, 188th overall, to a three-year, entry-level contract. Novikov, 19, spent the 2022-23 season in the Kontinental Hockey League, registering two goals, five points and 14 penalty minutes in 62 games for Moscow Dynamo. The 6-foot-3, 196-pound Novikov has compiled three goals, nine points and 20 penalty minutes in 94 career KHL appearances. Only three KHL defenseman have played more ... Read the full article The post Sabres sign Russian prospect Nikita Novikov to entry-level contract first appeared...
Times Herald May 18, 2023
Amerks’ Brett Murray hopes career year can create more chances with Sabres
ROCHESTER – A season after spending nearly two months in Buffalo and playing 19 NHL games, Sabres prospect Brett Murray stayed put in the AHL nearly all year. Murray, 24, joined the Sabres just once, skating in the pregame warm-up Dec. 10 before getting scratched. They returned him to the Americans following the game. The Sabres, of course, have beefed up their forward depth and prospect pool over the last year. They also remained remarkably ... Read the full article The post Amerks’ Brett Murray hopes career year can create more chances with Sabres first appeared on Buffalo Hockey Beat.
The Hockey Writers May 18, 2023
Sabres 2022-23 Season Report Card: Alex Tuch
The Buffalo Sabres knew well what Alex Tuch brought to the team when he arrived in November of 2021 after the Jack Eichel trade: a dynamic power forward with some…
