'Both players coming off productive seasons in big roles at the college level with Michigan State and Boston University respectively.' … [Read more...] about WNY natives Geary, McCarthy are happy to return home for Sabres development camp
The Sabres Report - Jul 2, 2025
Development camp doesn’t get old for local kids McCarthy, Geary
'“It’s just honestly an honor to be here every time I come to this camp,” McCarthy said after Tuesday’s practice. “You can’t really pass up on putting on NHL gear. It’s just a surreal feeling being out there with a lot of the coaches I worked with when I was younger, and at this level it’s amazing."' … [Read more...] about Development camp doesn’t get old for local kids McCarthy, Geary
Sabres acquire 6th-round pick from Chicago
'The Sabres have acquired a sixth-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft from Chicago in exchange for forward Sam Lafferty, the team announced Tuesday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire 6th-round pick from Chicago
Sabres sign Kozak to 3-year contract
'Kozak, 22, was scheduled to become a restricted free agent Tuesday. He made his NHL debut Dec. 5 and played 21 games as a rookie for the Sabres, tallying five points (3+2) while averaging 10:29 of ice time. The 5-foot-11 center, whose NHL action was spread across five separate stints on Buffalo’s roster, earned head coach Lindy Ruff’s trust and praise for his reliable, two-way … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Kozak to 3-year contract
Sabres sign Rathbone to 2-year deal
'Rathbone, 26, was scheduled to his unrestricted free agency on Tuesday. He originally joined the Sabres organization on a one-year contract last summer, then had 23 points (6+17) with a plus-9 rating in 63 games with the Rochester Americans.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Rathbone to 2-year deal
Sabres sign Geertsen to 2-year contract
'Geertsen had five assists in 31 games last season with the Henderson Silver Knights (Vegas’ AHL affiliate) while playing primarily on defense. He’s played 447 career AHL games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Geertsen to 2-year contract
Sabres sign Johnson to 3-year contract
'Johnson, 23, was scheduled to become a restricted free agent on Tuesday. He has played 44 games – 41 in 2023-24, three in 2024-25 – in his NHL career with the Sabres, totaling seven assists and a plus-one rating with an average ice time of 14:08. … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Johnson to 3-year contract
Sabres re-sign McLeod to 4-year contract
'McLeod, 25, enjoyed a career-best season in 2024-25, his first with the Sabres, playing 79 games and setting new personal highs in goals (20), assists (33), plus-minus (+13) and average time on ice (16:50).' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign McLeod to 4-year contract
RATZLAFF SHOOTING HIS SHOT TO MAKE THE AMERKS
'“They’re huge,” said Ratzlaff when talking about the importance of Development Camp. “Getting to know the other prospects is cool. I remember when I got drafted and coming here wanting to see the locker room and wanting to see the gym. You get a look at what could be your future. Now seeing those guys experience those same feelings is pretty neat. Having been at a couple of … [Read more...] about RATZLAFF SHOOTING HIS SHOT TO MAKE THE AMERKS
KOZAK, JOHNSON RE-SIGN THREE-YEAR DEALS WITH SABRES
'Kozak, 22, split the 2024-25 season between Buffalo and Rochester, totaling 11 goals and eight assists for 19 points in 52 combined games. He also added four points while appearing in all eight playoff contests during the Amerks’ run to the North Division Finals this past spring.' … [Read more...] about KOZAK, JOHNSON RE-SIGN THREE-YEAR DEALS WITH SABRES
The Sabres Report - Jul 1, 2025
Sabres prospects kick off development camp, after an eventful NHL draft weekend
'There was a skeleton crew of forwards – only eight, as compared to 11 defensemen on the ice. There were almost as many goalies as there were forwards: Five, including this year’s draftees, Samuel Meloche and Yevgeni Prokhorov.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospects kick off development camp, after an eventful NHL draft weekend
Mike Harrington: Tuesday is a huge day for Sabres. The mandate to Kevyn Adams is to do something
'So don’t expect the Sabres to be involved in any big names on Tuesday. They have to float in secondary areas, and you have to give Adams some credit for last summer’s one-year, $5 million contract to Jason Zucker. Aside from playing well, Zucker brought a badly needed adult-in-the-room presence, talked about how much he enjoyed it here and re-signed for two more years.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Tuesday is a huge day for Sabres. The mandate to Kevyn Adams is to do something
Questions and answers that face the Sabres as they prepare for start of free agency
'Right around $20.8 million, according to Puckpedia.com. That’s as of Monday afternoon, after the acquisitions of Kesselring and Doan from Utah and Conor Timmins and Isaac Belliveau from Pittsburgh, and the signing of Quinn. The salary cap for the 2025-26 season is $95.5 million, and the cap floor is $70.6 million. The Sabres have a projected cap hit in the neighborhood of … [Read more...] about Questions and answers that face the Sabres as they prepare for start of free agency
Kevyn Adams comfortable with Devon Levi and UPL, but will Sabres add veteran goalie in free agency?
'Levi, having registered a 2.28 goals-against average and .922 save percentage in the minors, has made a strong case he’s ready to graduate to the big leagues again.' … [Read more...] about Kevyn Adams comfortable with Devon Levi and UPL, but will Sabres add veteran goalie in free agency?
Sabres don’t extend qualifying offers to Jacob Bernard-Docker, three others
'The Sabres could still be interested in re-signing Bernard-Docker, a right shot. Last year, they re-signed defenseman Jacob Bryson to a cheaper contract after not qualifying him.' … [Read more...] about Sabres don’t extend qualifying offers to Jacob Bernard-Docker, three others