'The Sabres spent more than $10 million in unrestricted free agency on forwards Jason Zucker, Nicolas Aube-Kubel and Sam Lafferty, defenseman Dennis Gilbert and goaltender James Reimer. Their revamped bottom six was formed using the extra salary cap space Adams created with one of his boldest moves to date, buying out Jeff Skinner when the six-time 30-goal scorer had three … [Read more...] about Sabres’ top players must shine for offseason additions to bring playoff berth
Archives for July 2024
Sabres announce dates, teams for annual Prospects Challenge
'Buffalo will face Columbus that night at 7, then the Sabres play the Devils at 7 p.m. Sept. 14 and finish the event against the Penguins at 7 p.m. Sept. 16. The Montreal Canadiens used to participate, but they were replaced by the Blue Jackets, who previously sent their prospects to the Red Wings’ rookie tournament in Traverse City, Michigan.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce dates, teams for annual Prospects Challenge
Sabres to host Prospects Challenge rookie tournament Sept. 13 to 16
'The Columbus Blue Jackets will be joining the Sabres, Boston Bruins, New Jersey Devils, Ottawa Senators and Pittsburgh Penguins this year in the round-robin tournament. The Montreal Canadiens have dropped out.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to host Prospects Challenge rookie tournament Sept. 13 to 16
Sabres to host Prospects Challenge once again this September
'Six teams will, once again, be participating this year's tournament, with the Sabres hosting the Pittsburgh Penguins, Boston Bruins, New Jersey Devils, Ottawa Senators and the Columbus Blue Jackets, who take the place of the Montreal Canadiens.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to host Prospects Challenge once again this September
Sabres announce 2024 Prospects Challenge schedule
'The Sabres will be joined by the Boston Bruins, Pittsburgh Penguins, Columbus Blue Jackets, Ottawa Senators, and New Jersey Devils to compete in a round-robin tournament. The challenge will feature prospects from the participating teams, who will each play three games over the course of the event.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce 2024 Prospects Challenge schedule
Hamilton Take 2: Luukkonen signs five-year deal to stay in Buffalo
'So where does that leave 22-year-old Devon Levi? This kid went down to Rochester last season and when he got the net, they were about to fall out of the playoff. All he did was embrace the opportunity to play and he helped get them to a first-place tie by the time he was done. Levi will be getting a new contract after next season, but where is he going to play this season? He … [Read more...] about Hamilton Take 2: Luukkonen signs five-year deal to stay in Buffalo
Former Sabres quickly found work as free agents this summer
'In past offseasons, it sometimes took former Buffalo Sabres time to find work. Some went overseas or returned to the minors. Some never played in the NHL again. But earlier this month, seven players from the 2023-24 squad quickly signed NHL contracts as free agents.' … [Read more...] about Former Sabres quickly found work as free agents this summer
Sabres sign goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen to five-year, $23.75 million deal
'Luukkonen and the Sabres avoided an arbitration hearing that was scheduled for Monday with a deal that has a cap hit of $4.75 million per season. It leaves center Peyton Krebs as Buffalo’s only remaining unsigned restricted free agent.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen to five-year, $23.75 million deal
Sabres make big commitment to goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen with hefty five-year contract
'Levi, a youngster general manager Kevyn Adams acquired in the Sam Reinhart trade three years ago on Wednesday, is still in the Sabres’ plans and expected to start the upcoming season in the NHL. But Luukkonen, who was drafted by Adams’ predecessor, Jason Botterill, has become the guy, giving the Sabres their best goaltending since Ryan Miller left in 2014.' … [Read more...] about Sabres make big commitment to goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen with hefty five-year contract
Sabres agree to five-year deal with goaltender Luukkonen
'Luukkonen, 25, began his NHL career with the Sabres in 2020, starting in four games and finishing with a 1-3 record. Questions arose following an inconsistent 2022-2023 campaign and the rise of goaltender Devon Levi. Luukkonen went 17-11 with a .892 save percentage, while Levi was stellar between the pipes as a rookie, finishing at 10-8 with a .899 save percentage.' … [Read more...] about Sabres agree to five-year deal with goaltender Luukkonen
Buffalo Sabres agree to sign goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen to a 5-year, $23.75 million contract
'The deal comes as Luukkonen, a restricted free agent, was scheduled to have his contract determined in arbitration in the next two weeks. For the 25-year-old from Finland, the contract provides long-term security for a player whose future was uncertain in Buffalo over the past two years.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres agree to sign goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen to a 5-year, $23.75 million contract
Sabres agree to terms on a five-year deal with Luukkonen
'Luukkonen was a healthy scratch to start last season as Devon Levi was handed the starting job and played the first four games until he was injured. Eric Comrie played the next two before Luukkonen started in Game 7 at Ottawa. He made 38 saves on 42 shots and beat the Senators and he never looked back.' … [Read more...] about Sabres agree to terms on a five-year deal with Luukkonen
Sabres agree to terms with Luukkonen on 5-year deal
'Luukkonen, 25, set career highs in games played (54), wins (27), and shutouts (5) last season. His wins and shutouts were the most in a season by a Sabres goaltender since Ryan Miller.' … [Read more...] about Sabres agree to terms with Luukkonen on 5-year deal
Sabres settle on two-year deal with Beck Malenstyn to avoid arbitration
'Malenstyn agreed to a deal with a $1.35 million cap hit, as first reported by Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman and then confirmed by the team. Malenstyn was a restricted free agent and his cap hit the last two years with Washington was $762,500.' … [Read more...] about Sabres settle on two-year deal with Beck Malenstyn to avoid arbitration
Sabres agree to two-year contract with Beck Malenstyn, avoid arbitration
'The Sabres now have two unsigned restricted free agents: goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, who also filed for arbitration, and center Peyton Krebs.' … [Read more...] about Sabres agree to two-year contract with Beck Malenstyn, avoid arbitration