'For Buffalo, the 6-foot-3, 200-pound player adds a physical presence to what is expected to be a fully retooled fourth line under new coach Lindy Ruff, who rejoins the Sabres for a second stint.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres avert arbitration by agreeing to sign forward Beck Malenstyn to a 2-year contract
Archives for July 2024
Sabres avoid arbitration with Beck Malenstyn, agree to two-year contract
'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 avoid arbitration with Beck Malenstyn, agree to two-year contract
Sabres will be closer to salary cap than many think
'Spending to the cap doesn’t matter if you have the wrong players in place.' … [Read more...] about Sabres will be closer to salary cap than many think
Sabres agree to terms with Malenstyn on 2-year contract
'Malenstyn also led Capitals players with 241 hits and led the team’s forwards with 93 blocked shots – all ingredients that the Sabres believe will help round out their group up front.' … [Read more...] about Sabres agree to terms with Malenstyn on 2-year contract
After trade to move up, Sabres possess mature prospect in Brodie Ziemer
'“He just does so much right,” Fohr said of the winger. “… He’s just very good at everything.”' … [Read more...] about After trade to move up, Sabres possess mature prospect in Brodie Ziemer
Inside the NHL: A summer look at the Sabres' cap situation, for now and into the future
'According to PuckPedia.com, Buffalo has just over $14.5 million in cap space remaining. That is the sixth-highest figure away from 2024-25’s new cap figure of $88 million. But before you can say Nikolaj Ehlers, it is easy to see where a lot of that money can quickly get soaked up.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: A summer look at the Sabres’ cap situation, for now and into the future
Ex-Buffalo Sabres captain Kyle Okposo's thank-you letter to city, franchise
'All I wanted to do is win for you. It didn’t happen, obviously. I am sorry, and I take that personally. I can tell you I gave absolutely everything I had to the organization and the city. In return, the city took in my family and I with open arms.' … [Read more...] about Ex-Buffalo Sabres captain Kyle Okposo’s thank-you letter to city, franchise
Ex-Sabres prospect Linus Weissbach signs contract in native Sweden
'Former Sabres prospects Filip Cederqvist and Arttu Ruotsalainen are also on Frolunda’s roster.' … [Read more...] about Ex-Sabres prospect Linus Weissbach signs contract in native Sweden
Max Strbak excelling by playing at Michigan State
'"It was a good experience. It was a bit different than the USHL with bigger competition, because the Big Ten in known for its speed and skill," said Strbak. "It was hard at the start, but I think I got adjusted pretty good. It was a good year for me."' … [Read more...] about Max Strbak excelling by playing at Michigan State
Impact of Jr. Sabres is felt at Sabres development camp and throughout the season
'“I think it’s awesome seeing how many guys come out of the Jr. Sabres organization,” McCarthy said. “We’ve all skated on this ice since we were younger, so it’s cool seeing each other out there and hanging out at camp and being around each other. It’s great to see.”' … [Read more...] about Impact of Jr. Sabres is felt at Sabres development camp and throughout the season
Leinonen hoping injuries are behind him
'Leinonen was injured in 2022 during this same camp, but he still got 40 games in, 23 of which were with JYP U20 team. He went 12-10-0 with a 2.72 goals against and .885 save percentage. That includes two games where he got two shutouts for Finland’s U19 team and five games for Finland’s U20 team where he 2-2-0 with a 2.18 goals against and .874 save percentage.' … [Read more...] about Leinonen hoping injuries are behind him
After signings and trades, where does Peyton Krebs fit with Sabres?
'Krebs, an asset the Sabres received in the Jack Eichel trade, carries a reputation as a sublime playmaker. If he hadn’t torn his Achilles tendon prior to the NHL Draft in 2019, he likely would’ve been selected higher than 17th overall by the Vegas Golden Knights. He averaged more than a point per game in junior and the AHL. But so far, he has struggled to produce offense in … [Read more...] about After signings and trades, where does Peyton Krebs fit with Sabres?
Stiven Sardarian one of few Russians that decided to play college hockey
'"I was in Russia and played junior in the MHL, and the UNH team texted me saying they wanted to see me play college hockey," said Sardarian during Sabres Development Camp at Harborcenter. "I didn’t know anything about college hockey, and people told me it was a really good level with a lot of prospects. A lot of really good players are playing in the NCAA, and I decided to go … [Read more...] about Stiven Sardarian one of few Russians that decided to play college hockey
A day in the life of Sabres play-by-play broadcaster Dan Dunleavy
'“Ted Darling, of course, the original voice of the Buffalo Sabres, is who I grew up watching on TV and listening to,” he said, pointing to a poster of him. “There’s a little bit of Ted Darling in how I call the game — some long-time Sabres fans might pick up on that.”' … [Read more...] about A day in the life of Sabres play-by-play broadcaster Dan Dunleavy
Sabres mailbag: Is Ryan McLeod the last offseason addition for Lindy Ruff?
'A look at the forward group suggests the Sabres may be done, though. Peterka, Tuch, Quinn and Zucker or Benson are the top-six wingers. Adams would have to package multiple NHL players in a trade to create room for an addition such as the Flyers’ Farabee.' … [Read more...] about Sabres mailbag: Is Ryan McLeod the last offseason addition for Lindy Ruff?