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'The Sabres will open the season with a five-game homestand after the opening game on the road in Columbus, with games against the Blackhawks, Minnesota Wild, Dallas Stars, Utah Mammoth and Florida Panthers.' … [Read more...] about Sabres releases 2026-27 regular season schedule

'Crowe had been with the Sabres since the 2017-18 season when he was hired by Botterill as a pro scout.' … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs hire Jeremiah Crowe away from Sabres

'The National Hockey League announced the home openers for all 32 teams on Wednesday, with the Buffalo Sabres set to kick off their home slate at KeyBank Center on Saturday, Oct. 3 against the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday, October 3rd for a 7 p.m. faceoff.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to host Blackhawks in 2026-27 home opener

'Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff plugged Krebs in wherever he was needed, which included significant time with Tage Thompson on the top line. You could see Krebs' confidence flourish, and he did well in that role.' … [Read more...] about Peyton Krebs signs four-year contract with Sabres, avoids arbitration

'For 20 years, Davidson has served in a number of top executive roles in the NHL. This includes stints as president of hockey operations with the St. Louis Blues (2006-12), Columbus Blue Jackets (2012-19, 2021-24) and president of the New York Rangers (2019-21).' … [Read more...] about Sabres hire John Davidson as senior advisor

'Funk signed with the Capitals as an undrafted free agent out of the Western Hockey League back in 2024 after having played parts of four seasons with the Calgary Hitmen and Prince George Cougars.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send Tyler Kopff to Capitals for Zac Funk in minor league trade

'"I had such a great time throughout these two seasons, where we were as a team, the direction we were going, the group in the room. But I definitely took some time, and I started to get feeling a little uncomfortable. You don't really know what the future is going to bring at that point, and you start mentally preparing yourself for, 'Oh, is something going to change?' You … [Read more...] about Signing with Sabres was Malenstyn’s first priority this offseason

'"I was actually in Italy, I was in Rome when the trade happened. It's six hours difference from Buffalo, so it was about 3, 4 in the morning when I learned it," said Crevier during an appearance on "Sabres Live" on Monday. "We actually went to dinner super late, because that's how they do it over there - we went to eat at about 10 p.m. and we came back a little bit later. The … [Read more...] about Crevier excited for next chapter of career with Sabres

'The 25-year-old was never given a chance to play regularly with the Sabres' top offensive players until this past season when he was with Tage Thompson a lot, and either Alex Tuch or Josh Doan were on the wing. Being given that opportunity seemed to up his confidence.' … [Read more...] about Peyton Krebs files for arbitration

'In his seven years spent playing in the minors with the Ontario Reign (Los Angeles Kings) and Tuscon Roadrunners (Coyotes/Mammoth), the 27-year-old has amassed a career 123-83-24 record with a 2.93 goals-against average and a .903 save percentage.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign goalie Matt Villalta to one-year, two-way contract

'The 26-year-old has mostly been a minor league player over the course of his professional career. However, he does have six NHL games to his credit in the 2022-23 season, playing with the Vancouver Canucks after signing his entry-level contract out of college or Northeastern University. In his brief NHL action, McDonough has one goal.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign forward Aidan McDonough to one-year contract

'This contract extension will keep Zellweger with the Sabres through the 2028-29 season. The defenseman was only one of two restricted free agents for the Sabres this offseason, along with forward Peyton Krebs.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign defenseman Olen Zellweger to three-year contract

'This is the second time the Sabres and Gilbert have come to terms on a deal in free agency. The Buffalo native first signed with the Sabres as an unrestricted free agent back in 2024.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Dennis Gilbert to one-year contract

'Former Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams butchered the development of Levi from the start. After two record-setting years at Northeastern University, the only way Levi would sign with the Sabres in April of 2023 was if he played in games immediately. Levi played in seven late-season games, going 5-2-0 with a 2.94 goals-against average and a .905 save percentage. That was the … [Read more...] about Sabres send goalie Devon Levi to Oilers

'Jarmo Kekalainen made some minor signings which will likely benefit the Rochester Americans. Two former Sabres were signed in Dennis Gilbert and Conor Sheary. Both got one-year contracts for $850.000. Jason Polin got the same deal. He played four games for the Colorado Avalanche last season and 46 in the AHL for the Colorado Eagles. The winger had 10 goals and 11 assists for … [Read more...] about Sabres have a few minor signings in Day 1 of free agency