'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
Archives for May 30, 2026
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