'Adams didn’t specify where the deficiencies still rest. Instead, he operated on the premise that if there’s an area where the Sabres can still improve, they will do it.' … [Read more...] about Sabres GM Kevyn Adams on Bowen Byram: ‘Nothing’s changed’
Archives for July 3, 2025
Mike Harrington: In Bowen Byram drama, it's suddenly clear where the Sabres stand
'The Sabres don’t need and don’t want draft-pick compensation, and that’s why they will match. Meanwhile, not many teams can have designs on a long-term offer sheet due to cap considerations.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: In Bowen Byram drama, it’s suddenly clear where the Sabres stand
Kevyn Adams says Sabres would match any offer sheet to Bowen Byram
'Teams that don’t match offers sheets receive compensation based on the average annual value of the contract. For example, if a team signs a player to an offer sheet worth $11,700,193 per season, they must send back four first-round picks.' … [Read more...] about Kevyn Adams says Sabres would match any offer sheet to Bowen Byram
Sabres notes: Kevyn Adams likes look of team after signings and trades
'“We like where our group’s at in terms of the way the roster sits today, but we’ll always look to get better if there’s something that makes sense,” he said prior to Wednesday’s session of development camp in LECOM Harborcenter.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Kevyn Adams likes look of team after signings and trades
Adams said he won't let Byram leave on an offer sheet
'“If you leave just enough room in your cap where you maybe see a projection on a one-year deal, and then someone comes over the top, you’re potentially putting your organization in a really tough spot, so the moves and decisions we’ve made for weeks now leading up to this point is with that in mind, so we’ll be matching and have the opportunity to have the player under … [Read more...] about Adams said he won’t let Byram leave on an offer sheet
Buffalo Sabres GM Kevyn Adams discusses start of free agency, Bowen Byram's future with the team
'Adams went on to say the Sabres would "absolutely" match any offer sheets given to Byram from another team. Byram was given a qualifying offer by the Sabres on Monday, meaning the Sabres own his rights and can exclusively negotiate with him and match any offers he receives.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres GM Kevyn Adams discusses start of free agency, Bowen Byram’s future with the team
4 check: What’s brewing with Bowen Byram, Sabres free agent activity and lack thereof?
'There is still much intrigue about what the Sabres will do with restricted free agent Bowen Byram. “Things are percolating,” one league insider reported, and general manager Kevyn Adams said Wednesday the Sabres have engaged in trade discussions but remain open to bringing back Byram.' … [Read more...] about 4 check: What’s brewing with Bowen Byram, Sabres free agent activity and lack thereof?
Adams talks Byram, Tuch extension and more offseason topics
'“I think we’ve done a good job in terms of reshaping the look of our D. I think that’s something that was important. We’ve brought veteran guys in that are going to help us defensively and hard to play against. We’ve brought in some character guys. So, I think as it sits today, we like where our lineup is. But if there’s areas anywhere – forward, D – to make a move that we … [Read more...] about Adams talks Byram, Tuch extension and more offseason topics
4th-round pick Kucharcik’s journey from Italy to Czechia to Buffalo
'Birthplace aside, however, the new Sabres prospect spent much of his upbringing in Prague; Tomas is from Jihlava, less than 100 miles southeast of the capital city. The junior Kucharcik has represented Czechia at various international tournaments, including the 2024 Hlinka Gretzky Cup and the Under-18 World Junior Championship as a teammate of ninth-overall pick Radim … [Read more...] about 4th-round pick Kucharcik’s journey from Italy to Czechia to Buffalo
Sabres sign Justin Danforth to 2-year contract
'Danforth, 32, has played 183 career NHL games across the last four seasons with the Columbus Blue Jackets. In 2024-25, he totaled 21 points (9+12) in 61 games, averaging 14:16 of ice time. His 126 hits, a career high, ranked fourth on the Blue Jackets. And with Danforth on the ice at 5-on-5, Columbus controlled 51 percent of expected goals and 54 percent of high-danger scoring … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Justin Danforth to 2-year contract
Sabres sign Fiddler-Schultz to ELC, 3 others to 2-way deals
'The Buffalo Sabres have signed forward Carson Meyer and defensemen Zac Jones and Zach Metsa to two-way contracts worth average annual values of $775,000. Jones' contract is for one year; Meyer and Metsa are each signed for two years.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Fiddler-Schultz to ELC, 3 others to 2-way deals
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
From college champion to pro: Matteo Costantini inks two-year contract with Rochester Americans (WHEC-TV) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage