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'“They look great, there’s a lot of skill on that team and they’ve got a lot of skill in the back-end too, so it’ll be fun to play with that, and they’ve got a lot of good puck movers that can skate, and they’re a younger team than I had in Edmonton, so I’m excited, it should be a lot of fun.”' … [Read more...] about McLeod wasn’t expecting to be traded when he got the call

'Last week during Sabres Development Camp, fans were able to get a first glimpse of Helenius, as he was far-and-away the best player against players his own age.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Konsta Helenius to three-year entry-level contract

'Matt Savoie was taken ninth overall by the Sabres in 2022. He has ripped up junior hockey for the past two seasons, but has had trouble staying healthy. He too brings speed to the game, but Buffalo just drafted Konsta Helenius in the first round of this year’s draft. Adams said on draft day that Helenus was going to be a center only. They already have first round picks Jiri … [Read more...] about Sabres trade for the center to play behind Thompson and Cozens

'Jokiharju, 25, has been with the Sabres since 2019 and has played in 309 games with Buffalo. In those games, Jokiharju has 75 points and 16 goals.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Henri Jokiharju to a 1-year deal

'Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen and newly acquired winger Beck Malenstyn have elected to take hearings.' … [Read more...] about Two Sabres elect salary arbitration

'Helenius was far-and-away the best player in camp, including Thursday's 3-on-3 tournament, where he scored two goals and added a nifty shootout game-winner to lead Team Perreault to the championship.' … [Read more...] about Konsta Helenius displays what made him Sabres’ 2024 first-round pick

'"It’s been something in the back of my mind. You always kind of hope for it at some point to happen, and I think at this point in my career, it’s a good time for it," said Gilbert on Wednesday when formally introduced to the media.' … [Read more...] about Dennis Gilbert can’t believe he’s set to play for hometown team

'"It was a number of factors, and the more we thought about Buffalo, the more we really liked it and loved the opportunity here," said Lafferty in his introductory Zoom call. "I’ve always been a big fan of this hockey club and the players they have, so it got me excited to get the opportunity to play with a lot of these guys. I could just tell in the conversations with Kevyn … [Read more...] about Sam Lafferty looks to be part of solution in Buffalo when it comes to playing hard

'"For me it’s an opportunity to play with an extremely talented group," said Zucker on Wednesday during his introductory press conference. "Playing against Buffalo the last few years has not been a fun game to play with the amount of talent, the D-core, and I think it’s only getting better. So for me, I’m looking forward to bringing that veteran side of things. My style of play … [Read more...] about Jason Zucker can’t wait to play for Lindy Ruff

'My job for the night was to get reaction from fans as they exited Marine Midland Arena. I figured it would be a very easy assignment. Boy, was I wrong!' … [Read more...] about Opinion: 25 years later, my ‘No Goal’ story

'“Great story there, another high compete player, two years in the USHL, forced his way into the lineup at Michigan State this year and with Strbak there, we saw Michigan State so many times, he was a player that Jason Nightingale was extremely passionate about as were others myself included.' … [Read more...] about Patrick Geary happy to be taken by hometown team

'This upcoming season will be Reimer's 15th season in the NHL after previous stops with the Toronto Maple Leafs, San Jose Sharks (twice), Florida Panthers, Carolina Hurricanes and, recently, the Detroit Red Wings.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign goalie James Reimer to one-year, $1 million contract

'Perhaps the most notable departure for the Sabres this offseason is forward Zemgus Girgensons, who was the longest-tenured player after 10 seasons with the team. He has elected to take his talents to Tampa Bay to sign a three-year, $2.55 million contract with the Lightning.' … [Read more...] about Familiar faces in new places

'After flying back home from Prague, the Sabres will then open their home portion of the schedule on Thursday, Oct. 10 against the Los Angeles Kings. Before heading on the road for the first time, the Sabres will have one more home game on Saturday, Oct. 12 when they host the Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce 2024-25 regular season schedule

'Zucker split his 2023-24 season with the Arizona Coyotes and Nashville Predators. With the Coyotes, he scored nine goals and 16 assists for 25 points. In Nashville, the 32-year-old played 18 games and netted five goals to go along with two assists for seven points.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign winger Jason Zucker to one-year deal