'The Sabres have acquired a sixth-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft from Chicago in exchange for forward Sam Lafferty, the team announced Tuesday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire 6th-round pick from Chicago
Archives for July 2, 2025
Sabres sign Kozak to 3-year contract
'Kozak, 22, was scheduled to become a restricted free agent Tuesday. He made his NHL debut Dec. 5 and played 21 games as a rookie for the Sabres, tallying five points (3+2) while averaging 10:29 of ice time. The 5-foot-11 center, whose NHL action was spread across five separate stints on Buffalo’s roster, earned head coach Lindy Ruff’s trust and praise for his reliable, two-way … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Kozak to 3-year contract
Sabres sign Rathbone to 2-year deal
'Rathbone, 26, was scheduled to his unrestricted free agency on Tuesday. He originally joined the Sabres organization on a one-year contract last summer, then had 23 points (6+17) with a plus-9 rating in 63 games with the Rochester Americans.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Rathbone to 2-year deal
Sabres sign Geertsen to 2-year contract
'Geertsen had five assists in 31 games last season with the Henderson Silver Knights (Vegas’ AHL affiliate) while playing primarily on defense. He’s played 447 career AHL games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Geertsen to 2-year contract
Sabres sign Johnson to 3-year contract
'Johnson, 23, was scheduled to become a restricted free agent on Tuesday. He has played 44 games – 41 in 2023-24, three in 2024-25 – in his NHL career with the Sabres, totaling seven assists and a plus-one rating with an average ice time of 14:08. … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Johnson to 3-year contract
Sabres re-sign McLeod to 4-year contract
'McLeod, 25, enjoyed a career-best season in 2024-25, his first with the Sabres, playing 79 games and setting new personal highs in goals (20), assists (33), plus-minus (+13) and average time on ice (16:50).' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign McLeod to 4-year contract
RATZLAFF SHOOTING HIS SHOT TO MAKE THE AMERKS
'“They’re huge,” said Ratzlaff when talking about the importance of Development Camp. “Getting to know the other prospects is cool. I remember when I got drafted and coming here wanting to see the locker room and wanting to see the gym. You get a look at what could be your future. Now seeing those guys experience those same feelings is pretty neat. Having been at a couple of … [Read more...] about RATZLAFF SHOOTING HIS SHOT TO MAKE THE AMERKS
KOZAK, JOHNSON RE-SIGN THREE-YEAR DEALS WITH SABRES
'Kozak, 22, split the 2024-25 season between Buffalo and Rochester, totaling 11 goals and eight assists for 19 points in 52 combined games. He also added four points while appearing in all eight playoff contests during the Amerks’ run to the North Division Finals this past spring.' … [Read more...] about KOZAK, JOHNSON RE-SIGN THREE-YEAR DEALS WITH SABRES