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'Helenius had the highlight of the day in the first game of the tournament, sealing the win with a pretty move in the shootout. Helenius helped his team (Team Perreault) win every game they played on Thursday and earn the French Connection Prospect Tournament Trophy.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres first round pick Konsta Helenius makes strong first impression

'Playing in his hometown arena is one thing, but Gilbert says playing for the legendary Lindy Ruff is a bonus.' … [Read more...] about Dennis Gilbert signs with Buffalo Sabres; excited to play for his hometown team

'“It’s fun because I've seen many good prospects and good players, so yeah, it’s pretty fun.”' … [Read more...] about ‘It’s unbelievable being drafted in front of my family’: Sabres Konsta Helenius embracing Buffalo

'Skinner is heading west on a one-year deal with the Edmonton Oilers worth $3 million. The forward played six seasons in Buffalo before the team opted to buy out the remainder of his contract on June 29. The 32-year-old was Buffalo's highest-paid forward. He joins a team that was one win away from winning the Stanley Cup this past season.' … [Read more...] about Longtime Sabres Jeff Skinner, Zemgus Girgensons sign with new teams

'Zucker, 32, has played nearly 700 NHL games and spent last season in Arizona and Nashville.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres add secondary scoring & bet on upside, sign Jason Zucker to one-year deal

'Lafferty spent the 2023-2024 season with the Vancouver Canucks playing in 79 games while tallying 13 goals and 11 assists for 24 points.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres sign Sam Lafferty as NHL Free Agency heats up

'Before being acquired by Buffalo, Gilbert played in 82 career NHL games with Chicago, Colorado, and Calgary. From 2015 to 2018 He played at the University of Notre Dame, appearing in 116 total games during his time with the Fighting Irish.' … [Read more...] about Welcome home: Buffalo Sabres sign free agent and WNY native Dennis Gilbert

'Aube-Kubel, 28, spent last season with the Washington Capitals, where he scored six goals and had 16 points in 60 games. His best NHL season came with the Colorado Avalanche in 2021-2022, when he scored 22 points in 67 games and helped the Avs win a Stanley Cup.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres add another piece, sign forward Nicolas Aube-Kubel to a one-year deal

'"Just coming to these games, sold out barn. What's a better place to be? Play hockey in Buffalo; there's nowhere else I'd rather be," said Geary.' … [Read more...] about ‘Nowhere else I’d rather be’: Hamburg native Patrick Geary embraces playing for hometown team

'But it's what they didn't do that has me concerned. My issue is with the middle-six. As it stands, Peyton Krebs is slotted in as the Sabres third line center. Last season Krebs had four goals and 13 assists in 80 games. Unless he can triple his offensive production, the Sabres will be leaving meat on the bone and putting too much pressure on their top two lines. Krebs is a … [Read more...] about Unless the Buffalo Sabres make a notable addition to their roster it will be a disappointing offseason

'Skinner is heading west on a one-year deal with the Edmonton Oilers worth $3 million. The forward played six seasons in Buffalo before the team opted to buy out the remainder of his contract on June 29. The 32-year-old was Buffalo's highest-paid forward. He joins a team that was one win away from winning the Stanley Cup this past season.' … [Read more...] about Longtime Sabres Jeff Skinner, Zemgus Girgensons sign with new teams

'The largest saving is this upcoming season, when the Sabres will save $7.55 million with Skinner still on their cap for just $1.44 million.' … [Read more...] about Why buying out Jeff Skinner made sense for the Buffalo Sabres

'So then we head into Saturday and just five minutes before the start of the second and final day of the draft it happens. The Sabres made a trade. But the result left a lot of fans scratching their head.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres leave a lot left to be desired after 2024 NHL Draft

'A 5'11" center, Helenius, a native of Ylojarvi, Finland, and a product of Jukurit (on loan from Tappara - Liiga) played in 51 games tallying 14 goals, and 22 assists for 36 total points.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres select Konsta Helenius with 14th overall pick in 2024 NHL Draft

'"We feel strongly that after (pick) six or seven there's a wide range of where the names are going to go. We felt that it was a really good value for us to make that deal, says Buffalo Sabres General Manager Kevyn Adams. "We really like the group of players that we see ourselves potentially targeting at 14 and we pick up an extra asset which is good value."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres make their first move of the offseason, trade with San Jose Sharks