'None of this year's Vezina Trophy finalists – Tampa Bay's Andrei Vasilevskiy, Boston's Jeremy Swayman and the Islanders' Ilya Sorokin – got past the first round of the playoffs. Seven of the nine goalies who started 55-plus games didn't make the playoffs at all. And of the 18 goalies who started 50-plus games, only Anaheim's Lukas Dostal and Philadelphia's Dan Vladar got to … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Sabres goalies had a big year, but a tougher time in playoffs
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The Sabres had a memorable season on the ice. That's good news for the team's bottom line
'By the end of the playoffs, revenue for retail and merchandise was up more than 100% from last year and concessions sales were up 72%. They are record numbers that kept climbing throughout the regular season and exploded in the playoffs.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres had a memorable season on the ice. That’s good news for the team’s bottom line
Sabres' Konsta Helenius scores filthy goal to stun Canada at IIHF World Championships
'In on goal, Helenius showed his instincts and his stick-handling to finish...'. … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Konsta Helenius scores filthy goal to stun Canada at IIHF World Championships
Samuelsson opens up on dark days, mental battle behind his breakout season
'"There were stretches that I wasn't even having fun coming to the rink," Samuelsson said following the Sabres' season finale. "And that's who I am. I grew up at the rink every single day. It's been my whole life. So when there were times where I wasn't even having fun ... it was hard."' … [Read more...] about Samuelsson opens up on dark days, mental battle behind his breakout season
When healthy, Noah Ostlund shows Sabres can count on him
'Ostlund scored 11 goals with 16 assists and was plus-11 this season after playing eight NHL games in 2024-25. He played center and left wing and primarily played on the third line. He was not afraid to shoot − and shoot with precision − as he had 60 shots on goal of 131 attempts (18.3% shooting). He also played on the Sabres’ power-play units.' … [Read more...] about When healthy, Noah Ostlund shows Sabres can count on him
Former Sabres defenseman Jay McKee named coach of AHL's Hamilton Hammers
'"When I first got into coaching, I wanted to be at the NHL level, now," McKee said, when he was part of the 2006 team that was honored. "Now, after a couple of years, I grew an appreciation for how much you learn, every year. It's really no different of a mindset for me, when I was a player. I wanted to achieve at the top level, and have success, and it's the same thing as a … [Read more...] about Former Sabres defenseman Jay McKee named coach of AHL’s Hamilton Hammers
Sabres sign UConn winger Jake Richard to entry-level deal
'Richard, 21, was Buffalo's sixth-round pick in the 2022 draft. The 6-foot-1 native of Jacksonville, Fla., had 10 goals and 17 assists in 38 games for UConn last season, finishing second on the team in assists and third in goals and points.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign UConn winger Jake Richard to entry-level deal
By scoring and agitating in postseason, Sabres’ Zach Benson grabbed attention of NHL: ‘A true core piece’
'“The one thing that about Benny is he didn’t change his game,” Zucker said. “Nothing changed. Just the difference is he scored goals in big moments, and I say that as a huge compliment to him. He plays that way every single game."' … [Read more...] about By scoring and agitating in postseason, Sabres’ Zach Benson grabbed attention of NHL: ‘A true core piece’
Sabres have 1 advantage in Alex Tuch's free agency
'Under the league's current CBA, only the current team can offer a player an eight-year contract. Every other team can offer at most seven years. That means that the Sabres can actually offer Tuch more money even if the annual average value is a little lower, because they'll be offering a whole additional year.' … [Read more...] about Sabres have 1 advantage in Alex Tuch’s free agency
Thompson proud of what Sabres did, but wants more
'“It's been an emotional year, especially for me and 'Ras'," said Thompson during his end-of-season press conference last week. "'Ras', for sure, with things that he's been dealing with, but it's something we've talked about for a long time being here as long as we have. Guys have come and gone and weren't able to do it, and one thing we talked a lot about is taking a lot of … [Read more...] about Thompson proud of what Sabres did, but wants more
Sabres sign forward Jake Richard to two-year entry-level contract
'Richard is the seventh member of the Sabres' 2022 draft class to sign his entry-level contract. He's also the third collegiate prospect to sign his entry-level contract following this past season, joining defensemen Gavin McCarthy and Maxim Strbak.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign forward Jake Richard to two-year entry-level contract
'He’s a Buffalo Sabre': Josh Doan set career marks in first season in Buffalo
'Sabres coach Lindy Ruff outlined his expectations for Doan as the left wing prepares for his second season in Buffalo: Get faster. Work on skating. Improve shooting. Strive for more than 25 goals in a season. After a career year, it may seem, as Ruff put it, greedy to ask for that much more. But, Ruff said, “If you’re a little bit quicker and your engine was a little bit … [Read more...] about ‘He’s a Buffalo Sabre’: Josh Doan set career marks in first season in Buffalo
Sabres sign prospect Jake Richard to entry-level contract
'The Sabres drafted the 6-foot-1, 188-pound Richard 170th overall. He could be ticketed for the Rochester Americans next season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign prospect Jake Richard to entry-level contract
We now know how Alex Tuch's 0 points against Canadiens will impact Sabres contract offer
'This isn't a particularly strong free agent class, and so there's a decent chance someone offers Tuch more than Buffalo does.' … [Read more...] about We now know how Alex Tuch’s 0 points against Canadiens will impact Sabres contract offer
Sabres sign 88-point NCAA star to 2-year contract
'"Strong below the dots," Baker wrote on X. "Really good shooter with a strong net-front game. He steadily improved his details away from the puck while in school."' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign 88-point NCAA star to 2-year contract