WGR

'The oldest of the first-round picks is Isak Rosen, who went 14th overall to Buffalo in the 2021 NHL Draft.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce roster for 2025 Prospects Challenge

'"Every year we've been trying to do something over there. We're in charge of the capital improvements in that building, so last year, putting in the new video board, which was a nice move. And this year, we've gotten a lot of feedback in the offseason about the sound in the building, whether how it's kind of modulated, the quality of it or how it's directed," noted Guelli … [Read more...] about Guelli on updates to KeyBank Center: ‘We hope we’ve enhanced experience’

'The former first overall pick of the Sabres in the 2018 NHL Draft has already suited up in 509 games for Buffalo, scoring 83 goals from the blue line and adding a league-best 277 assists for 360 points. Dahlin trails only Andrei Svechnikov (364) for the most points scored among players born this quarter-century.' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin named best player born since 2000 by NHL Network

'USA Hockey announced its roster of 44 players invited to its Orientation Camp for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy on Tuesday, which includes Sabres forwards Tage Thompson and Alex Tuch.' … [Read more...] about Thompson, Tuch to attend Team USA’s Olympic Orientation Camp next week

'From the 2024 NHL Draft, second-round defenseman Adam Kleber plays at the University of Minnesota-Duluth, while third-round forward Brodie Ziemer goes to the University of Minnesota. Many have been raving about fourth-round defenseman Luke Osburn, who is set to play his freshman season at the University of Wisconsin, as is seventh-round forward Vasily Zelenov.' … [Read more...] about Sabres have a few big, right-shot defensemen high in prospect system

'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

'“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

'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

'"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

'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

'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

'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

'All games will be played down at Harborcenter.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Prospect Challenge starts on Sept. 11

'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

'“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