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Any conversation about the defense begins with the prominent question of who will skate next to Dahlin on the top defense pair? Data from the past two seasons illustrates that Ruff will have a few options. … [Read more...] about Sorting through the Sabres’ defense depth chart and who fits next to Rasmus Dahlin

'Detroit is one of the Atlantic Division opponents Buffalo must fend off to earn a spot in the Stanley Cup playoffs and break a postseason drought that dates to 2011. However, the Red Wings and Ottawa Senators spent the past few months retooling their rosters with high-end difference-makers.' … [Read more...] about Can Sabres surpass Patrick Kane, Red Wings? Peek at the rest of the Atlantic Division offseasons

'To take a step, though, Buffalo has to surpass a contender in the Atlantic Division, where the Sabres have never finished higher than fifth. They were 11-12-3 against divisional opponents last season, and Kevyn Adams wasn’t the only general manager to improve his roster in recent weeks.' … [Read more...] about What’s up with the Sabres’ Atlantic Division rivals? Here’s a look at their offseason moves

'Helenius’ team in Finland, Tappara, announced the decision on its social media accounts. The move was expected once the Sabres used the 14th pick of the draft on Helenius in Las Vegas. General manager Kevyn Adams told reporters that he and his staff were eager to get Helenius to the United States sooner than later. His talent tantalized at Sabres development camp the following … [Read more...] about Konsta Helenius leaving Finland to join Sabres or Rochester Americans

'Such a scenario would require the Sabres to avoid any prominent injuries, receive top-notch goaltending from their young tandem and develop a No. 1 defense pair that can shut down top lines in various situations. I don’t see it happening. This team is still too young and inexperienced. Does it have the potential to get there in future seasons if Ruff remains and the foundation … [Read more...] about Sabres Mailbag: Can Lindy Ruff make Buffalo one of NHL’s top defensive teams?

'There doesn’t appear to be a spot on the Sabres’ roster for Kulich after they added Ryan McLeod, Jason Zucker, Sam Lafferty, Beck Malenstyn and Nicolas Aube-Kubel. However, general manager Kevyn Adams and associate general manager Jason Karmanos ensured this offseason that every prospect in Rochester, including Kulich, is surrounded by enough talent to develop into an NHL … [Read more...] about Jiri Kulich must ‘tear up the league’ with Amerks before his Sabres call comes

'The Sabres spent more than $10 million in unrestricted free agency on forwards Jason Zucker, Nicolas Aube-Kubel and Sam Lafferty, defenseman Dennis Gilbert and goaltender James Reimer. Their revamped bottom six was formed using the extra salary cap space Adams created with one of his boldest moves to date, buying out Jeff Skinner when the six-time 30-goal scorer had three … [Read more...] about Sabres’ top players must shine for offseason additions to bring playoff berth

'Buffalo will face Columbus that night at 7, then the Sabres play the Devils at 7 p.m. Sept. 14 and finish the event against the Penguins at 7 p.m. Sept. 16. The Montreal Canadiens used to participate, but they were replaced by the Blue Jackets, who previously sent their prospects to the Red Wings’ rookie tournament in Traverse City, Michigan.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce dates, teams for annual Prospects Challenge

'Luukkonen and the Sabres avoided an arbitration hearing that was scheduled for Monday with a deal that has a cap hit of $4.75 million per season. It leaves center Peyton Krebs as Buffalo’s only remaining unsigned restricted free agent.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen to five-year, $23.75 million deal

'Malenstyn agreed to a deal with a $1.35 million cap hit, as first reported by Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman and then confirmed by the team. Malenstyn was a restricted free agent and his cap hit the last two years with Washington was $762,500.' … [Read more...] about Sabres settle on two-year deal with Beck Malenstyn to avoid arbitration

'According to PuckPedia.com, Buffalo has just over $14.5 million in cap space remaining. That is the sixth-highest figure away from 2024-25’s new cap figure of $88 million. But before you can say Nikolaj Ehlers, it is easy to see where a lot of that money can quickly get soaked up.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: A summer look at the Sabres’ cap situation, for now and into the future

'All I wanted to do is win for you. It didn’t happen, obviously. I am sorry, and I take that personally. I can tell you I gave absolutely everything I had to the organization and the city. In return, the city took in my family and I with open arms.' … [Read more...] about Ex-Buffalo Sabres captain Kyle Okposo’s thank-you letter to city, franchise

'“I think it’s awesome seeing how many guys come out of the Jr. Sabres organization,” McCarthy said. “We’ve all skated on this ice since we were younger, so it’s cool seeing each other out there and hanging out at camp and being around each other. It’s great to see.”' … [Read more...] about Impact of Jr. Sabres is felt at Sabres development camp and throughout the season

'A look at the forward group suggests the Sabres may be done, though. Peterka, Tuch, Quinn and Zucker or Benson are the top-six wingers. Adams would have to package multiple NHL players in a trade to create room for an addition such as the Flyers’ Farabee.' … [Read more...] about Sabres mailbag: Is Ryan McLeod the last offseason addition for Lindy Ruff?

'The Sabres have eight road trips of at least three games next season − and that’s the most in franchise history, according to the team pages of Hockey-Reference.com. They have four runs with four straight road games, although two of them likely will have a trip back to Buffalo after the first contest before jetting to far-off locales for the remaining games.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Pondering points of the Sabres’ 2024-25 schedule at a quiet time in offseason