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'The team will host 15 theme nights throughout the campaign, starting with their Oct. 10 season opener.' … [Read more...] about Sabres theme night games for 2024-25 season

'“Ted Darling, of course, the original voice of the Buffalo Sabres, is who I grew up watching on TV and listening to,” he said, pointing to a poster of him. “There’s a little bit of Ted Darling in how I call the game — some long-time Sabres fans might pick up on that.”' … [Read more...] about A day in the life of Sabres play-by-play broadcaster Dan Dunleavy

'The addition of McLeod adds to the Sabres’ push to improve team speed this offseason under new coach Lindy Ruff. Per NHL Edge, McLeod recorded the 10th-fastest skating speed in the NHL last season (23.82 mph). New Sabres Sam Lafferty and Nicolas Aube-Kubel also ranked in the 90th percentile for skating speed.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade prospect Savoie for Oilers’ Ryan McLeod, re-sign Jokiharju

'It has become difficult to deny the impact of favorable tax situations around the league in recent years. Four of the past five Stanley Cup champions are based in places with no state income tax, and that benefit continues to draw free agents who know they will take home more money there than elsewhere around North America.' … [Read more...] about Do New York State income taxes hinder the Sabres in signing players?

'The Sabres will begin the season Oct. 4-5 in Prague, Czechia with games against coach Lindy Ruff’s former team the New Jersey Devils, and Ruff will be behind home bench at Buffalo’s downtown arena for the first time over a decade when the Sabres play the Los Angeles Kings in their first game of the season at KeyBank Center on Oct. 10.' … [Read more...] about Sabres ’24-25 schedule: Home opener Oct. 10 after dropping puck in Prague

'In addition, four Western New York natives were named to the roster, including recent draft picks Gavin McCarthy and Patrick Geary. Undrafted invitee forwards Ryan Smith and Jak Vaarwerk, who hail from Pendleton and Clarence, respectively, will also take part in development camp.' … [Read more...] about Sabres development camp roster includes 2024 top pick, multiple WNY natives

'The move will provide Buffalo about $7.5 million in immediate salary cap relief, and the Sabres could have more than $30 million in cap space available for the start of free agency on Monday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres buying out Jeff Skinner, opening $7.5M in cap space

'Ranked as the third-best international skater by NHL Central Scouting Services, the 5-foot-11, 189 pound Helenius is a “reliable, solid player with a great set of tools,” according to the scouting report. “Plays a mature game and does not shy away from the physical side of the game despite his size. A unique skater who always seems to be in the right spot at the right time. … [Read more...] about Sabres keep pick, draft Finnish center Konsta Helenius at No. 14

'Buffalo moved down three spots to pick No. 14 in the first round while adding an additional second-round selection (No. 42) in a trade with the San Jose Sharks on Thursday. Obtaining the second-rounder originally owned by the New Jersey Devils, the Sabres now hold consecutive picks in the second, among their nine selections in the draft.' … [Read more...] about Sabres slide back to pick 14, add 2nd-rounder

'The Sabres most recently picked 14th in 2021, drafting forward Isak Rosen, one of their top prospects in Rochester over the past two seasons. Zemgus Girgensons, a pending free agent who has been an alternate captain for three seasons was drafted 14th in 2012. Among the other 14th picks were skaters who played more than 500 games for the team, Ric Seiling (1977) and Jay McKee … [Read more...] about 4 check: Options for Sabres with No. 14 pick

'If you tuned into this year’s Stanley Cup Final, you likely heard Warren Foegele’s name mentioned a few times.' … [Read more...] about 4 free agents the Sabres could target this offseason

'Buffalo will kick off the slate on Sept. 21 at home against the Pittsburgh Penguins and will finish off the preseason on Sept. 30 against the Detroit Red Wings.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce preseason schedule; includes 3 games at KeyBank Center

'“I’ve talked to every team around us that we’re open,” Adams said. “Hey, we’d even look to move up. That’s not always easy to do, but I think we have the assets to do that. We’re very open to moving back, depending how the draft slides and where guys are going. So all of that’s on the table.”' … [Read more...] about 4 check: Sabres ‘wide open’ to draft deal, potential Jeff Skinner buyout

'Forton will oversee the amateur and pro scouting departments in his new role, joining assistant GM Mark Jakubowski and associate GM Jason Karamanos working under GM Kevyn Adams in Buffalo’s hockey operations department.' … [Read more...] about Sabres promote WNY’er Jerry Forton to assistant GM

'Before Rochester, Appert spent three seasons as the head coach for the U.S. National Team Development Program and 11 seasons as head coach at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.' … [Read more...] about Sabres name Rochester Americans head coach Seth Appert as assistant