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'Clifton comes to Buffalo on a contract worth $10 million over three years after anchoring the Boston Bruins’s top-ranked penalty kill unit. Clifton led all NHL defenseman last season in allowing 2.34 power-play goals per 60 minutes. The 28-year-old fills the Sabres’ need for a reliable right-shot D-man capable of playing alongside dynamic No. 1 draft picks Rasmus Dahlin and … [Read more...] about Sabres bolster defense signing PK specialist Connor Clifton, Cup winner Erik Johnson

'Here are the Sabres who are slated to become free agents on July 1, as well as those who could be seeing a pay raise in the form of an extension this offseason...'. … [Read more...] about Which Buffalo Sabres are free agents?

'Buffalo will likely target a top-four defenseman, a defensive-minded depth forward and potentially a veteran goalie through either free agency or a trade this offseason. The injury to forward Jack Quinn, which is expected to sideline the 21-year-old until at least November, may force general manager Kevyn Adams to reevaluate his plans and target a middle-six forward, as well.' … [Read more...] about 4 free agents the Sabres could target this offseason

'“The last time I saw him was on the bike path in Clarence behind my house,” Adams said. “Gavin is a great kid. He comes from a great family … So you learn a lot in this job, but this is the first of a neighborhood kid sitting in the interview. I mean, he went to kindergarten with my daughter.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres select Clarence native Gavin McCarthy in NHL Draft’s 3rd round

'Quinn’s injury, first reported by Eilliotte Friedman of TSN, occurred during offseason training. His recovery is expected to take up to six months. The Sabres open the season Oct. 12, fewer than four months from the date of Quinn’s surgery. A full six-month recovery would extend to the end of December, almost 40 games into the season.' … [Read more...] about Jack Quinn to miss start of Sabres season after Achilles surgery

'Ranked by NHL Central Scouting as the sixth North American skater in his draft class, Benson is a skilled playmaker at 5-foot-10, 160 pounds. With experience playing center and left wing in junior hockey, Benson’s body and game fit the profile of Savoie and other recent draft picks made by Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams.' … [Read more...] about Sabres draft forward Zach Benson, junior linemate of ’22 top pick Matt Savoie

'Zach Benson, LW, Winnipeg (WHL) — The sixth-ranked North American skater is another forward who might get drafted before the Sabres pick. But if he’s available, the 5-foot-10, 159-pound Benson would be a great fit alongside Buffalo’s 2022 first-round pick Matt Savoie. He recorded 98 points in 60 games playing on Savoie’s line in the Western Hockey League.' … [Read more...] about 4 players Sabres could draft with No. 13 pick

'Five of the first six games will be played in Buffalo, including a four-game homestand to begin the campaign. A six-game stretch of home games in January is the longest of the season. A four-game homestand follows the All-Star break in February.' … [Read more...] about Sabres ’23-24 schedule: Opens at home Oct. 12, Vegas & Jack Eichel visit on March 2

'The 26-year-old played mostly for the Rochester Americans in the 2022-23 season, scoring 11 goals and picking up 12 assists for 23 points across 66 games. The 11 goals were a career-high for him and was the most among Amerks defensemen. He was also eighth in goals among defensemen in the entire NHL.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign D-man Jeremy Davies to one-year deal

'Here are the Sabres who are slated to become free agents on July 1, as well as those who could be seeing a pay raise in the form of an extension this offseason...'. … [Read more...] about Which Buffalo Sabres are pending free agents?

'Cecconi, a 26-year-old Youngstown native, played in 41 games and the Calder Cup playoffs for the Rochester Americans this past season after being acquired in a December trade. He had eight points (three goals, five assists in the regular season, and five points (two goals, three assists) in the playoffs.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign D Joseph Cecconi, Youngstown native, on 2-way deal

'Tthe team will be crossing the border into St. Thomas, Ontario to face the Toronto Maple Leafs for a Kraft Hockeyville game on Sept. 27. The matchup will take place at Joe Thorton Community Centre, which is about 40 minutes away from the Kraft Hockeyville-winning community of West Lorne, Ontario.' … [Read more...] about Sabres preseason schedule includes 3 home matchups, Hockeyville game

'Rousek was a pending restricted free agent after completing his two-year entry level contract. From the Czech Republic, he played two games for Buffalo last season, and scored a goal and an assist in his NHL debut. The 2019 sixth-round pick spent the rest of the season in the minors, where Rousek led AHL Rochester with 40 assists and 56 points in 70 games.' … [Read more...] about Zemgus Girgensons, Lukas Rousek re-sign with Sabres

'The camp will conclude with a 3-on-3 competition starting at 9:15 a.m. on July 6. The other hourlong on-ice sessions are scheduled for 2 p.m. on July 2, noon on July 3, 11:45 a.m. on July 5.' … [Read more...] about Sabres development camp set for July 2-6, open to fans

'The Golden Knights boast two other ex-Sabres alongside Eichel, with defenseman Brayden McNabb (2011-2014) and forward William Carrier (2016-2017) expected to suit up for Vegas. Both have been members of the Golden Knights since their first season in the NHL, with Carrier being the player selected off Buffalo’s roster in the expansion draft.' … [Read more...] about 8 former Sabres on rosters of Stanley Cup Final teams