'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?
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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
Sabres start quiet, then start signings in first hours of NHL free agency
'The first day the NHL’s free agency period opened at noon Tuesday, and by 5 p.m., the Sabres still hadn’t officially pulled off a major transaction.' … [Read more...] about Sabres start quiet, then start signings in first hours of NHL free agency
Mike Harrington: Re-signing Ryan McLeod is good – but clarity has to come on Bowen Byram
'Said TSN analyst and former NHL GM Craig Button during the network’s show Tuesday: “Buffalo is the opposite of Florida. People want to stay in Florida because they win. People want to leave Buffalo because they don’t think they can win.”' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Re-signing Ryan McLeod is good – but clarity has to come on Bowen Byram
After career-best season, Sabres re-sign Ryan McLeod to $20 million contract
'McLeod, 25, fit in nicely in his first season in Buffalo, moving up and down the lineup while being utilized for faceoffs and as a penalty killer.' … [Read more...] about After career-best season, Sabres re-sign Ryan McLeod to $20 million contract
Sabres sign Alex Lyon, make trade and add depth as free agency opens
'The Sabres are under enormous pressure to win and end their NHL-record 14-year playoff drought, so if Luukkonen looks wonky, perhaps they will turn to Lyon, who signed a two-year, $3.6 million contract.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Alex Lyon, make trade and add depth as free agency opens
Sabres continue recent trend with quiet opening day of free agency
'It continues a trend of recent years, with the last true swing for Buffalo in free agency coming in July 2016, when Kyle Okposo signed a seven-year deal worth $6 million per season. Since then, the Sabres have not signed any outside player to a deal that exceeded $10 million in total salary.' … [Read more...] about Sabres continue recent trend with quiet opening day of free agency
Wednesday's Chicago Coverage
Blackhawks open free-agency day by trading for Sam Lafferty, again (Chicago Sun Times) Blackhawks acquire Sam Lafferty in trade with Sabres (WMAQ-TV) Blackhawks bring back Sam Lafferty; contract extension talks coming with some players (WBBM-TV) Release: Blackhawks Acquire Sam Lafferty from Sabres (Blackhawks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Chicago Coverage
Wednesday's Detroit Coverage
After two years with Red Wings, goaltender signs with Sabres (Ann Arbor News) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Detroit Coverage
Sabres sign Ryan McLeod to a four-year deal
'McLeod,25, joined the Sabres last year following a trade from Edmonton and had a career year as he put up 20 goals and 53 points in 79 games played.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Ryan McLeod to a four-year deal
Sabres re-sign Ryan Johnson, trade Sam Lafferty
'With the acquisition of Josh Doan, Buffalo also traded Sam Lafferty to the Chicago Blackhawks for a sixth-round pick in 2026. Lafferty signed a two-year free agent contract with the Sabres last season, but he wasn't at all as effective with Buffalo as he was in Vancouver with the Canucks the year before. Lafferty played 60 games for Buffalo and had four goals and three assists … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign Ryan Johnson, trade Sam Lafferty