'The salary cap rises from $95.5 million in 2025-26 to $104 million in 2026-27 − an increase of nearly 9%. According to Puckpedia, the Sabres’ available cap space as of Tuesday morning is just under $10.9 million after the trades of Bowen Byram and Jordan Greenway to the Chicago Blackhawks, which shed more than $16 million in salary; the acquisition of defenseman Olen Zellweger … [Read more...] about The Sabres face questions in free agency. Here are some answers
Archives for July 1, 2026
Mike Harrington: Sabres love Radim Mrtka's potential. So do lots of other NHL teams
'Any trade rumor involving Buffalo seems to include the big native of Czechia, and word leaked at the deadline in March that Mrtka was going to be the major prize for the St. Louis Blues to send veteran Colton Parayko to Buffalo. But Parayko invoked his no-trade clause to nix the deal and Mrtka stayed put. “With any player, I think that’s the world we live in now,” Amerks coach … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Sabres love Radim Mrtka’s potential. So do lots of other NHL teams
Sabres Notebook: Opposing villains Milan Lucic, Jarkko Ruutu added to staff
'Lucic, of course, is best remembered in Buffalo for his open-ice hit on Ryan Miller during a Sabres-Bruins game in TD Garden on Nov. 12, 2011. Chasing a loose puck in the Buffalo zone, Lucic barreled through the Sabres goalie and earned a charging minor.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Opposing villains Milan Lucic, Jarkko Ruutu added to staff
As free agency begins, trades look like best way for Sabres to improve
'Dealing Bowen Byram, who with the Chicago Blackhawks has the opportunity he coveted to become a No. 1 defenseman, and dishing winger Alex Tuch to the Washington Capitals in a sign-and-trade deal, has left two huge holes in the lineup. It appears Olen Zellweger, the defenseman the Sabres acquired Friday in a trade with the Anaheim Ducks, will replace Byram. Buffalo’s blue line, … [Read more...] about As free agency begins, trades look like best way for Sabres to improve
Sabres announce six hires, including Milan Lucic as pro scout
'Lucic, 38, recently retired from playing after spending last season with the Fife Devils, an Elite Ice Hockey League team based in Scotland.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce six hires, including Milan Lucic as pro scout
Buffalo Sabres hire longtime former player Milan Lucic as a pro scout
'And it was with the Bruins where Lucic drew the ire of the Atlantic Division-rival Sabres and their fans. He was particularly vilified for bowling over Sabres goalie Ryan Miller during a game in Boston in November 2011. Miller missed several weeks with a neck injury and, following the game, called the 240-pound Lucic as “gutless,” for hitting a player 50 pounds lighter. … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres hire longtime former player Milan Lucic as a pro scout
Sabres extend qualifying offers to Krebs, Zellweger
'Krebs put up career-best totals with the Sabres during his 2025-26 season, scoring 12 goals and adding 27 assists for 39 points in all 82 games played. He then added a pair of goals and four assists for six points in 13 playoff games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres extend qualifying offers to Krebs, Zellweger
Sabres name Tim Kennedy new director of player development
'"As you get older in your career, you kind of become a pseudo player development coach as an older player. You work with the young kids and prospects, because that's just how the game goes," said Kennedy while speaking at Sabres Development Camp on Tuesday. "At one point, you were that young player and older guys worked with you. I remember Mike Grier working with me, Shane … [Read more...] about Sabres name Tim Kennedy new director of player development
Buffalo Sabres hire Milan Lucic as pro scout, but why?
'Perhaps this is all water under the bridge, but at the very least, it's a confusing choice from the Sabres front office, which also still includes Eric Staal.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres hire Milan Lucic as pro scout, but why?
Buffalo Sabres' 4th overall pick Daxson Rudolph dives into NHL development camp
'"Still a little bit of a whirlwind, obviously, a little bit of a crazy weekend, but it's super exciting," Rudolph said. "I'm lucky I get to stay in the city of the draft and get on the ice here today with all the guys and get to know everyone."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres’ 4th overall pick Daxson Rudolph dives into NHL development camp
Sabres prospect Radim Mrtka eyes NHL future after AHL playoff experience
'"It's a little different than in juniors, a little heavier, and Toronto, they're a pretty good team," Mrtka said. "They actually won it at the end, so it's been a great team to play against, and I get a lot of experience from that."' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Radim Mrtka eyes NHL future after AHL playoff experience
Always a step ahead, Sabres’ Morozov has impressed at every stop
'“We just saw a good path playing in North America,” Morozov told Sabres.com. “If I want to play in this country for the next 20 years, I need to feel comfortable here, and it’s easier to learn the language when you’re a little younger, and to get this culture. It’s a good chance to get an American education, which is pretty valuable around the world.”' … [Read more...] about Always a step ahead, Sabres’ Morozov has impressed at every stop
Sabres announce promotions, new hires within front office
'Tim Kennedy has been promoted to director of player development. Kennedy, a Buffalo native and former Sabres player, has spent the past five seasons as a development coach with the organization.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce promotions, new hires within front office
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
Sabres name Stacey Roest as Amerks new general manager (WHEC-TV) McCarthy growing in second appearance at Sabres Development Camp (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage