Archives for July 1, 2023

'The Sabres can make a strong pitch to a free-agent defenseman who prefers, or must, sign a short-term contract. Whomever joins Buffalo’s roster will have the opportunity to skate next to Rasmus Dahlin or Owen Power, both of whom are eligible for long-term contract extensions beginning Saturday. Agents are going to see dollar signs when Adams calls about one of their clients … [Read more...] about Sabres continuing monthslong pursuit for top-four defenseman entering free agency

'Jost will have to a wait a while longer to learn if he’ll be back with the Sabres next season. The club declined to extend a qualifying offer to Jost ahead of the deadline Friday, but, according to a source familiar with the situation, both sides plan to continue negotiations to try to complete a deal. He’ll become an unrestricted free agent if not signed before Saturday at … [Read more...] about Sabres interested in keeping Tyson Jost after declining to extend qualifying offer