'All games will be played down at Harborcenter.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Prospect Challenge starts on Sept. 11
Archives for July 2025
Sabres re-sign D Byram to 2-year deal
'Byram was acquired by the Sabres from the Colorado Avalanche in March 2024 in exchange for Casey Mittelstadt. He posted career highs in several categories for the Sabres last season — including points (38), assists (31), shot blocks (116) and average ice time (22:42) — but was the subject of trade speculation in recent weeks as a restricted free agent.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign D Byram to 2-year deal
Bowen Byram leads blocked shots, secures $12.5 million contract extension
'Byram appeared in all 82 games last season, leading the team with 117 blocked shots. He also ranked third amongst Buffalo Defensemen in shorthanded and power-play ice time.' … [Read more...] about Bowen Byram leads blocked shots, secures $12.5 million contract extension
Sabres sign Byram to 2-year contract
'The 6-foot-1 Byram played in all situations, ranking third among Buffalo defensemen in both shorthanded ice time (1:52) and power-play ice time (0:56) per game. At 5-on-5, meanwhile, the Sabres outscored their opponents 80-66 with Byram on the ice. And he formed an especially dynamic pairing with Rasmus Dahlin; during their shared 5-on-5 ice time, Buffalo outscored the … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Byram to 2-year contract
Sabres announce 2025 Prospects Challenge schedule
'The round-robin tournament will put Sabres prospects to the test against those from the Boston Bruins, Columbus Blue Jackets, New Jersey Devils and Pittsburgh Penguins. Buffalo will play three games in the tournament.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce 2025 Prospects Challenge schedule
Inside the NHL: UConn's Jake Richard leads Sabres' stable in collegiate ranks
'“I can’t believe it’s already my fourth year. It’s crazy,” Richard said. “Time has flown by, but how comfortable I feel now is just a huge difference. I remember coming to my first development camp with all the big names here, and I was so nervous and I didn’t really know what to expect. But coming back knowing what to expect, building relationships with all the staffs has … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: UConn’s Jake Richard leads Sabres’ stable in collegiate ranks
Atlantic Division losers: Here’s who swung and missed at the start of NHL free agency
''The assessment: Missing the playoffs for 14 seasons doesn’t make you a desirable landing spot for coveted free agents. Plus, the more pressing issue for the Sabres involves the immediate future of defenseman Bowen Byram.' … [Read more...] about Atlantic Division losers: Here’s who swung and missed at the start of NHL free agency
NH's Kesselring expecting bigger role, vying for trust with Buffalo Sabres
'“If I can get to a point where I can get trusted like that, that’s where my game could really take off and I could really take a big step of being a very good all-around d-man,” Kesselring said. “That’s kind of the goal at the start when I first get there ... and once I have their trust, then kind of let the offensive side take over. That comes to me a little more naturally to … [Read more...] about NH’s Kesselring expecting bigger role, vying for trust with Buffalo Sabres
Atlantic Division winners: Here’s who brought the hits at start of NHL free agency
'Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman correctly assessed the muted free agent market. He wasn’t shocked Detroit couldn’t sign a big name, but the team still brought together pieces that can strengthen some trouble spots.' … [Read more...] about Atlantic Division winners: Here’s who brought the hits at start of NHL free agency
In USHL star Luke Osburn, Sabres might have special defense prospect
'“It’s an unfair comparison, but you know when Duncan Keith played, he was really wiry and his skating ability,” Leone said of the former Chicago Blackhawks defenseman, who last month was elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame. “Just the intensity and the competitiveness, the game that he played, it was really impressive to see.”' … [Read more...] about In USHL star Luke Osburn, Sabres might have special defense prospect
Sabres rookie goalie Leinonen ready to start playing in North America
'It looks like Luukkonen and Lyon will be in Buffalo and Levi will be the starter in Rochester. Ratzlaff and Leinonen are in the first season of their entry-level contract and one will back up Levi and the other will be the starter in the ECHL with the Jacksonville Icemen. To get playing time they could be interchangeable throughout the season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres rookie goalie Leinonen ready to start playing in North America
Sabres strengthen defense with trade for Kesselring
'The Sabres could use another scoring forward to fill the offense lost in trading Peterka. That could come internally from a healthy Josh Norris, who played three games with Buffalo after being acquired in a trade from Ottawa on March 7 before a torn oblique muscle sidelined him for the final month of the season. The Sabres also will be counting on forwards Jiri Kulich and Jack … [Read more...] about Sabres strengthen defense with trade for Kesselring
Friday's Rochester Coverage
Rochester Americans open 2025-26 season Oct. 10 with home-and-home against Toronto Marlies (Buffalo News) Former Amerk player goes viral for video showing golf course fight (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Amerks announce schedule for 2025-26 season (WHEC-TV) Amerks announce 2025-26 regular season schedule (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks to open 70th season against Toronto on Friday, October 10 (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres pumping the pipeline in goal, both for this season and the future
'“It’s a big difference. It’s been a bit of an adjustment. It’s nice,” Seamus Kotyk, the Sabres’ goaltending development coach, said during last week’s development camp in LECOM Harborcenter. “There’s years you’re chasing invites to come and chasing people, and now we have our own. It’s refreshing. This is different. You have more goalies than we’ve ever have, and it’s drawing … [Read more...] about Sabres pumping the pipeline in goal, both for this season and the future