'Clifton comes to Buffalo on a contract worth $10 million over three years after anchoring the Boston Bruins’s top-ranked penalty kill unit. Clifton led all NHL defenseman last season in allowing 2.34 power-play goals per 60 minutes. The 28-year-old fills the Sabres’ need for a reliable right-shot D-man capable of playing alongside dynamic No. 1 draft picks Rasmus Dahlin and … [Read more...] about Sabres bolster defense signing PK specialist Connor Clifton, Cup winner Erik Johnson
Archives for July 2023
Jost returns to Sabres on 1-year contract
'The Buffalo Sabres have signed forward Tyson Jost to a one-year contract worth $2 million, the team announced Saturday. Jost returns to Buffalo after joining the team early in the 2022-23 season, when the Sabres claimed him off of waivers from the Minnesota Wild on November 19.' … [Read more...] about Jost returns to Sabres on 1-year contract
Tokarski returns to Buffalo on 1-year contract
'The veteran has a .912 save percentage in 399 career AHL games, including two with Rochester during the 2020-21 season. He is a two-time Calder Cup champion (with Norfolk in 2011-12 and Charlotte in 2018-19) and was selected to the AHL All-Star Game in 2013-14.' … [Read more...] about Tokarski returns to Buffalo on 1-year contract
Sabres sign veteran defenseman Johnson to 1-year deal
'Johnson, 35, has recorded 88 goals and 249 assists over 15 seasons with the St. Louis Blues and Colorado Avalanche. He is tied for 20th among active NHL defensemen with 920 career games played.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign veteran defenseman Johnson to 1-year deal
Sabres sign Clifton to 3-year contract
'Clifton, 28, established career highs in games played (78), goals (5), assists (18), points (23), and plus/minus (plus-20) last season with the Boston Bruins.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Clifton to 3-year contract
Sabres sign Richards, Cooley to 1-year deals
'Cooley, a 26-year-old native of Los Gatos, California, appeared in 26 games for the Milwaukee Admirals of the AHL during the 2022-23 season. He posted a 15-8-2 record during the regular season with a 2.93 goals-against average and a .909 save percentage.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Richards, Cooley to 1-year deals
Sabres announce 2023 development camp roster
'The 35-player roster consists of 19 forwards, 11 defensemen, and five goaltenders, including first-round picks Ryan Johnson (2019), Noah Ostlund (2022) and Zach Benson (2023).' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce 2023 development camp roster
Sabres continuing monthslong pursuit for top-four defenseman entering free agency
'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
Sabres interested in keeping Tyson Jost after declining to extend qualifying offer
'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
Sabres don’t extend qualifying offers to Tyson Jost, two others
'By not extending him an offer as a restricted free agent, the Sabres can try to re-sign him for less than the $2.25 million he earned last season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres don’t extend qualifying offers to Tyson Jost, two others
Sabres send qualifying offers to Murray, Weissbach
'Both Murray and Weissbach were integral pieces of the Rochester Americans' success this past season, especially when it came playoff time.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send qualifying offers to Murray, Weissbach
Sabres happy to see players they wanted fall to them in NHL Draft
'Walhberg is 6-foot-3 and 194 pounds, and will probably grow into a power winger. Sabres director of amateur scouting Jerry Forton says he was at his best when Sweden needed him the most. Forton feels he always elevates his game when championships are on the line.' … [Read more...] about Sabres happy to see players they wanted fall to them in NHL Draft
Which Buffalo Sabres are free agents?
'Here are the Sabres who are slated to become free agents on July 1, as well as those who could be seeing a pay raise in the form of an extension this offseason...'. … [Read more...] about Which Buffalo Sabres are free agents?
4 free agents the Sabres could target this offseason
'Buffalo will likely target a top-four defenseman, a defensive-minded depth forward and potentially a veteran goalie through either free agency or a trade this offseason. The injury to forward Jack Quinn, which is expected to sideline the 21-year-old until at least November, may force general manager Kevyn Adams to reevaluate his plans and target a middle-six forward, as well.' … [Read more...] about 4 free agents the Sabres could target this offseason
Sabres extend qualifying offers to Murray, Weissbach
'Both players were pending restricted free agents.' … [Read more...] about Sabres extend qualifying offers to Murray, Weissbach