'According to PuckPedia.com, Buffalo has just over $14.5 million in cap space remaining. That is the sixth-highest figure away from 2024-25’s new cap figure of $88 million. But before you can say Nikolaj Ehlers, it is easy to see where a lot of that money can quickly get soaked up.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: A summer look at the Sabres’ cap situation, for now and into the future
The Sabres Report - Jul 21, 2024
Ex-Buffalo Sabres captain Kyle Okposo's thank-you letter to city, franchise
'All I wanted to do is win for you. It didn’t happen, obviously. I am sorry, and I take that personally. I can tell you I gave absolutely everything I had to the organization and the city. In return, the city took in my family and I with open arms.' … [Read more...] about Ex-Buffalo Sabres captain Kyle Okposo’s thank-you letter to city, franchise
Ex-Sabres prospect Linus Weissbach signs contract in native Sweden
'Former Sabres prospects Filip Cederqvist and Arttu Ruotsalainen are also on Frolunda’s roster.' … [Read more...] about Ex-Sabres prospect Linus Weissbach signs contract in native Sweden
The Sabres Report - Jul 19, 2024
Max Strbak excelling by playing at Michigan State
'"It was a good experience. It was a bit different than the USHL with bigger competition, because the Big Ten in known for its speed and skill," said Strbak. "It was hard at the start, but I think I got adjusted pretty good. It was a good year for me."' … [Read more...] about Max Strbak excelling by playing at Michigan State
The Sabres Report - Jul 17, 2024
Impact of Jr. Sabres is felt at Sabres development camp and throughout the season
'“I think it’s awesome seeing how many guys come out of the Jr. Sabres organization,” McCarthy said. “We’ve all skated on this ice since we were younger, so it’s cool seeing each other out there and hanging out at camp and being around each other. It’s great to see.”' … [Read more...] about Impact of Jr. Sabres is felt at Sabres development camp and throughout the season
Leinonen hoping injuries are behind him
'Leinonen was injured in 2022 during this same camp, but he still got 40 games in, 23 of which were with JYP U20 team. He went 12-10-0 with a 2.72 goals against and .885 save percentage. That includes two games where he got two shutouts for Finland’s U19 team and five games for Finland’s U20 team where he 2-2-0 with a 2.18 goals against and .874 save percentage.' … [Read more...] about Leinonen hoping injuries are behind him
The Sabres Report - Jul 16, 2024
After signings and trades, where does Peyton Krebs fit with Sabres?
'Krebs, an asset the Sabres received in the Jack Eichel trade, carries a reputation as a sublime playmaker. If he hadn’t torn his Achilles tendon prior to the NHL Draft in 2019, he likely would’ve been selected higher than 17th overall by the Vegas Golden Knights. He averaged more than a point per game in junior and the AHL. But so far, he has struggled to produce offense in … [Read more...] about After signings and trades, where does Peyton Krebs fit with Sabres?
Stiven Sardarian one of few Russians that decided to play college hockey
'"I was in Russia and played junior in the MHL, and the UNH team texted me saying they wanted to see me play college hockey," said Sardarian during Sabres Development Camp at Harborcenter. "I didn’t know anything about college hockey, and people told me it was a really good level with a lot of prospects. A lot of really good players are playing in the NCAA, and I decided to go … [Read more...] about Stiven Sardarian one of few Russians that decided to play college hockey
A day in the life of Sabres play-by-play broadcaster Dan Dunleavy
'“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 Sabres Report - Jul 14, 2024
Sabres mailbag: Is Ryan McLeod the last offseason addition for Lindy Ruff?
'A look at the forward group suggests the Sabres may be done, though. Peterka, Tuch, Quinn and Zucker or Benson are the top-six wingers. Adams would have to package multiple NHL players in a trade to create room for an addition such as the Flyers’ Farabee.' … [Read more...] about Sabres mailbag: Is Ryan McLeod the last offseason addition for Lindy Ruff?
Inside the NHL: Pondering points of the Sabres' 2024-25 schedule at a quiet time in offseason
'The Sabres have eight road trips of at least three games next season − and that’s the most in franchise history, according to the team pages of Hockey-Reference.com. They have four runs with four straight road games, although two of them likely will have a trip back to Buffalo after the first contest before jetting to far-off locales for the remaining games.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Pondering points of the Sabres’ 2024-25 schedule at a quiet time in offseason
The Sabres Report - Jul 13, 2024
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Dearborn Heights native Mike Leone climbs the ladder on NHL coaching tree (Detroit News) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Jul 12, 2024
Nicolas Aube-Kubel offers speed that Sabres haven't had on their fourth line
'“Speed was always my main strength,” Aube-Kubel, 28, said this week on a video call with Buffalo media. “The way you are on the forecheck, I bet some ‘D’ men will say I’m hard to play against on that ... I built my game around that speed, and Beck really helped me last year.”' … [Read more...] about Nicolas Aube-Kubel offers speed that Sabres haven’t had on their fourth line
Nomadic Nicolas Aube-Kubel excited to give Sabres’ fourth line grit, speed
'At 28, he’s Buffalo’s third-oldest forward (he was born on the same day as Alex Tuch). Only Sam Lafferty and Jason Zucker, two other newcomers, are older.' … [Read more...] about Nomadic Nicolas Aube-Kubel excited to give Sabres’ fourth line grit, speed
Aube-Kubel wants to expand his roll with Sabres
'"I’ve started to enjoy that role," said Aube-Kubel during his introductory Zoom call with the media on Wednesday. "I thought Beck Malenstyn, [Nic] Dowd and I did a really good job neutralizing an offensive line from the other team and play more defensively. I’m pretty pumped to still have Beck by my side in Buffalo, and he’s also a good friend of mine. I’m pretty pumped to … [Read more...] about Aube-Kubel wants to expand his roll with Sabres