'In 2023, Levi signed with the Sabres out of Northeastern University and played seven games at the tail end of the 2022-23 season. He actually helped the Sabres almost make the playoffs, going 5-2-0 with a 2.94 goals-against average and a .905 save percentage.' … [Read more...] about Sabres ink goalie Devon Levi to two-year deal
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Guelli said they're being very deliberate with how to improve the arena
'“When I came in, Terry (Pegula) and I talked about the future of the arena and what we wanted to do and he’s invested in every year and we’ve got some things that we’re not ready to announce today that we’ve done over the summer as well and we’re also looking at the long-term future of the arena.”' … [Read more...] about Guelli said they’re being very deliberate with how to improve the arena
Timmins gets a two-year contract from the Sabres
'The trade is an upgrade over Clifton who struggled mightily since being signed in 2023 from the Boston Bruins.' … [Read more...] about Timmins gets a two-year contract from the Sabres
Bowen Byram enjoyed process of signing new contract
'"There’s always a little bit of tension, but I’m trying to do what’s best for me. And then eventually you come to an agreement, but I kind of enjoy the process to learn that side of the game a little more. But it all worked out well," said Byram on WGR.' … [Read more...] about Bowen Byram enjoyed process of signing new contract
The Sabres will play six of their first eight games at home
'Buffalo gets 19 days off in February for the Olympic Break.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres will play six of their first eight games at home
Sabres ink Mrtka to an entry-level deal
'The 18-year-old defenseman is 6’6 and weighs 207 pounds. In those 49 games Mrtka had three goals and 35 assists for 38 points. At Development Camp he wasn’t sure if he was going back to Seattle, but there’s a pretty good chance that he will.' … [Read more...] about Sabres ink Mrtka to an entry-level deal
Sabres sign defenseman Bowen Byram to a two-year contract
'Sportsnet's Elliot Friedman reported that the Sabres elected to go to arbitration with Byram stopping any chance at a potential offer sheet. With the new deal the Sabres will avoid arbitration with Byram.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign defenseman Bowen Byram to a two-year contract
Sabres' Prospect Challenge starts on Sept. 11
'All games will be played down at Harborcenter.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Prospect Challenge starts on Sept. 11
Sabres rookie goalie Leinonen ready to start playing in North America
'It looks like Luukkonen and Lyon will be in Buffalo and Levi will be the starter in Rochester. Ratzlaff and Leinonen are in the first season of their entry-level contract and one will back up Levi and the other will be the starter in the ECHL with the Jacksonville Icemen. To get playing time they could be interchangeable throughout the season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres rookie goalie Leinonen ready to start playing in North America
Lyon got advice from two former Sabres before signing
'“What actually swayed my decision the most was I had spoken to James Reimer and Dustin Tokarski who were there the last two years and they both spoke very highly of it and they said it’s a great spot to be for a goalie and they both really enjoyed their experience, so that was big for me."' … [Read more...] about Lyon got advice from two former Sabres before signing
WNY natives Geary and McCarthy are glad to be part of the Sabres organization
'Geary had a disappointing end to the season at Michigan State where the Spartans were upset in the first round of the NCAA tournament by Cornell. Michigan State was either ranked first or second for 14-of-16 weeks in the national polls.' … [Read more...] about WNY natives Geary and McCarthy are glad to be part of the Sabres organization
Report: Sabres taking Bo Byram to arbitration
'The arbitrator can award Byram a one or a two-year contract and Byram gets to decide the term of the award. He needs to play two more seasons before he's an unrestricted free agent. Byram can still be traded or the two sides could agree to a contract before the hearing.' … [Read more...] about Report: Sabres taking Bo Byram to arbitration
Richard leads the way in 3-on-3 tournament
'Team Blue used a Jake Richard hat trick to beat Team Gold 8-6. Richard has a knack for scoring in the 3-on-3 tournaments as this is his fourth camp. This past season was his sophomore season at UConn. In 34 games the Sabres 2022 sixth-round pick netted 15 goals and 28 assists for 43 points in 34 games.' … [Read more...] about Richard leads the way in 3-on-3 tournament
Adams said he won't let Byram leave on an offer sheet
'“If you leave just enough room in your cap where you maybe see a projection on a one-year deal, and then someone comes over the top, you’re potentially putting your organization in a really tough spot, so the moves and decisions we’ve made for weeks now leading up to this point is with that in mind, so we’ll be matching and have the opportunity to have the player under … [Read more...] about Adams said he won’t let Byram leave on an offer sheet
Sabres sign Ryan McLeod to a four-year deal
'McLeod,25, joined the Sabres last year following a trade from Edmonton and had a career year as he put up 20 goals and 53 points in 79 games played.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Ryan McLeod to a four-year deal