'What did the Sabres do exceptionally well here? By electing arbitration prior to working out the deal, they avoided an offer sheet possibility and got a reasonable deal. No one was going to jam them up with some outrageous offer they would have to match, and they weren’t going to give up Byram for draft picks.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: The Sabres need to be better defensively, and Bowen Byram helps that quest
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Sabres sign prospect Radim Mrtka to entry-level contract
'Mrtka, 18, is expected to play junior again next season with the Western Hockey League’s Seattle Thunderbirds. He briefly played pro early last year in his native Czechia before coming to North America to receive more ice time.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign prospect Radim Mrtka to entry-level contract
Byram inks two-year extension with Buffalo
'The agreement ends the longest-running saga of the Sabres’ offseason, at least temporarily. Rumors had swirled about Byram being dealt in a possible trade dating back to the beginning of the offseason. Instead, he’ll return to what should be one of the best defensive cores in the entire NHL next season alongside Rasmus Dahlin, Owen Power, Mattias Sammuelson, and the newly … [Read more...] about Byram inks two-year extension with Buffalo
Sabres ink Mrtka to an entry-level deal
'The 18-year-old defenseman is 6’6 and weighs 207 pounds. In those 49 games Mrtka had three goals and 35 assists for 38 points. At Development Camp he wasn’t sure if he was going back to Seattle, but there’s a pretty good chance that he will.' … [Read more...] about Sabres ink Mrtka to an entry-level deal
Sabres reveal season opponents as chicken wings
'Each opponent was dressed up as a theme pertaining to the team with a creative title on top in honor of the upcoming schedule drop.' … [Read more...] about Sabres reveal season opponents as chicken wings
Sabres sign Mrtka to 3-year, entry-level contract
'Buffalo selected Mrtka with the ninth-overall pick in last month’s NHL Draft. The 18-year-old joined the Western Hockey League’s Seattle Thunderbirds last November and played 43 regular season games, finishing with 35 points (3+32) and a plus-10 rating. Prior to that, the 6-foot-6 blueliner played for Ocelari Trinec in his native Czechia’s Extraliga, and he's also represented … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Mrtka to 3-year, entry-level contract
Sabres, Bowen Byram agree to two-year contract to avoid arbitration
'Per Puckpedia.com, Byram's extension has a salary of $5.25 million with a $1 million signing bonus for 2025-26, and a $6.25 million salary for 2026-27. With Byram's extension, the Sabres currently have around $7.3 million in cap space, as of Monday evening.' … [Read more...] about Sabres, Bowen Byram agree to two-year contract to avoid arbitration
Sabres announce 2025 Prospects Challenge schedule, opponents
'The Sabres announced Monday the schedule for the annual Prospects Challenge Sept. 11-15 at LECOM Harborcenter, and some of the Sabres' top young talent will face off against top prospects from four teams in the round-robin tournament: The Boston Bruins, Columbus Blue Jackets, New Jersey Devils and Pittsburgh Penguins.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce 2025 Prospects Challenge schedule, opponents
NHL to release 2025-26 schedule Wednesday, including Sabres' slate
'The NHL announced Monday morning that the 2025-2026 season will start Oct. 7 with three games. The league will announce the full schedule at 1 p.m. Wednesday.' … [Read more...] about NHL to release 2025-26 schedule Wednesday, including Sabres’ slate
Sabres sign Bowen Byram to two-year contract, avoid salary arbitration
'When the contract expires, Byram, 24, can become an unrestricted free agent.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Bowen Byram to two-year contract, avoid salary arbitration
Sabres to host Prospects Challenge rookie tournament Sept. 11 to 15
'The Boston Bruins, Columbus Blue Jackets, New Jersey Devils and Pittsburgh Penguins will also be participating in the round-robin tournament. The Ottawa Senators have dropped out.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to host Prospects Challenge rookie tournament Sept. 11 to 15
Sabres avoid arbitration with Bowen Byram by signing him to a 2-year, $12.5M contract
'Byram will count $6.25 million against the salary cap through the 2026-27 NHL season. He was considered a candidate for a trade or an offer sheet from another team before the Sabres elected salary arbitration with him earlier this month.' … [Read more...] about Sabres avoid arbitration with Bowen Byram by signing him to a 2-year, $12.5M contract
Sabres extend D Bowen Byram on 2-year, $12.5M deal
'The deal carries an average annual value of $6.25 million against the salary cap.' … [Read more...] about Sabres extend D Bowen Byram on 2-year, $12.5M deal
Sabres make $12.5 million decision on former fourth overall pick
'Don’t look now, but the Sabres have quietly secured a good-looking defense core. Captain Rasmus Dahlin is a cornerstone and will not become an unrestricted free agent until 2032. Owen Power, who could benefit from pairing with newly acquired Michael Kesselring, is signed through 2031.' … [Read more...] about Sabres make $12.5 million decision on former fourth overall pick
Sabres sign defenseman Bowen Byram to a two-year contract
'Sportsnet's Elliot Friedman reported that the Sabres elected to go to arbitration with Byram stopping any chance at a potential offer sheet. With the new deal the Sabres will avoid arbitration with Byram.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign defenseman Bowen Byram to a two-year contract