Olean Times Herald

'“We can also opt out, and then there’s another year on the lease after that, but the way conversations are trending, it’s likely just to continue the way it is,” Guelli said after the Sabres and KeyBank announced a 10-year extension of their naming rights agreement.' … [Read more...] about Sabres likely to renew KeyBank Center lease with Erie County; Firm examining arena for possible renovations

'Goalie Devon Levi is the Sabres’ only unsigned restricted free agent.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Conor Timmins to two-year contract, avoid salary arbitration

'Kuntar, 24, just experienced a difficult season in which he fell out of the Boston Bruins’ plans. Fresh off a strong rookie campaign with the Providence Bruins, if he cracked the lineup, his ice time dwindled to about 10 minutes per outing. He sat out 18 games as a healthy scratch for Boston’s AHL affiliate.' … [Read more...] about Williamsville’s Trevor Kuntar thrilled for fresh start in Sabres organization with Rochester Amerks: ‘Dream come true’

'The Sabres acquired Timmins on June 28 in a trade with the Pittsburgh Penguins. He compiled three goals and 15 points in 68 total total games last season with Pittsburgh and the Toronto Maple Leafs.' … [Read more...] about Salary arbitration hearing scheduled for Sabres’ Conor Timmins

'“I think we complement each other really well,” said McCarthy, a third-round pick in 2023, 86th overall. “We use each other a lot in the offensive zone. … I try to jump in the play when I can."' … [Read more...] about In Clarence’s Gavin McCarthy, Sabres possess mature defense prospect

'He spent most of last season with the Hartford Wolf Pack, registering 13 goals, 24 points, 34 penalty minutes and minus-35 rating in 69 games for the New York Rangers’ AHL affiliate. He also recorded zero points in one outing with the Rangers.' … [Read more...] about Sabres add depth up front with another signing for Rochester

'They begin a six-game, 12-day road trip – their longest since January 2012 – Dec. 3 against the Philadelphia Flyers and end it Dec. 14 versus the Seattle Kraken.' … [Read more...] about 2025-26 Sabres schedule features early home games, long trip in December

'Mrtka, 18, is expected to play junior again next season with the Western Hockey League’s Seattle Thunderbirds. He briefly played pro early last year in his native Czechia before coming to North America to receive more ice time.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign prospect Radim Mrtka to entry-level contract

'When the contract expires, Byram, 24, can become an unrestricted free agent.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Bowen Byram to two-year contract, avoid salary arbitration

'The Boston Bruins, Columbus Blue Jackets, New Jersey Devils and Pittsburgh Penguins will also be participating in the round-robin tournament. The Ottawa Senators have dropped out.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to host Prospects Challenge rookie tournament Sept. 11 to 15

'“It’s an unfair comparison, but you know when Duncan Keith played, he was really wiry and his skating ability,” Leone said of the former Chicago Blackhawks defenseman, who last month was elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame. “Just the intensity and the competitiveness, the game that he played, it was really impressive to see.”' … [Read more...] about In USHL star Luke Osburn, Sabres might have special defense prospect

'“I just found another level of desperation that I needed to play with, that I needed to train with, that I needed to have in my attitude,” Lyon said on a Zoom call Tuesday. “You kind of just understand that you’re fighting for your life every day.”' … [Read more...] about Four years ago, Sabres goalie Alex Lyon ignited NHL career by evolving: ‘Found another level of desperation’

'In team-elected arbitration, the player picks the term of the award. For example, Byram could chose a two-year contract and become an unrestricted free agent when the deal expires. The sides, of course, could complete a new contract before their hearing.' … [Read more...] about Sabres choose to take Bowen Byram to salary arbitration

'Timmins, 26, is one of the Sabres’ three unsigned restricted free agents. Defenseman Bowen Byram and goalie Devon Levi also need new contracts.' … [Read more...] about Sabres newcomer Conor Timmins files for salary arbitration

'Leinonen, 21, just enjoyed a standout season for Mora IK, a second-tier pro team in Sweden, compiling a 13-10-0 record with a 2.31 goals-against average, a .910 save percentage and four shutouts in a career-high 25 appearances.' … [Read more...] about After difficult two years, Sabres goalie prospect Topias Leinonen thriving