'Helenius, 18, and Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams have both said they’re open to different options, including playing in Buffalo or with the Rochester Americans.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign prospect Konsta Helenius to entry-level contract
The Sabres Report - Jul 9, 2024
Sabres sign Konsta Helenius to three-year entry-level contract
'Last week during Sabres Development Camp, fans were able to get a first glimpse of Helenius, as he was far-and-away the best player against players his own age.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Konsta Helenius to three-year entry-level contract
Buffalo Sabres sign first-round draft pick Konsta Helenius to entry-level contract
'Monday, the team announced the signing of Helenius to a three-year entry-level contract.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres sign first-round draft pick Konsta Helenius to entry-level contract
Sabres sign 14th overall pick Konsta Helenius to entry-level contract
'Helenius could return to Finland to play in their top professional league again or he could end up with the Rochester Americans and the team's new head coach Mike Leone. Sabres General Manager Kevyn Adams however did not completely close the door just yet on the Finland native starting in Buffalo either.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign 14th overall pick Konsta Helenius to entry-level contract
Sabres sign Helenius to 3-year, entry-level contract
'The Sabres selected Helenius with the 14th-overall pick in the 2024 NHL Draft last month. He is the first member of Buffalo’s 2024 draft class to sign his entry-level contract.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Helenius to 3-year, entry-level contract
The Sabres Report - Jul 8, 2024
NHL Prospect Pool Overview 2024-25: Buffalo Sabres' Pipeline Stays Strong Despite Trading Savoie
'The first name on the call-up list might be Jiri Kulich, who has shown off his goal-scoring touch at the AHL level for each of the last two seasons. The Czech forward has an absolute bomb for a shot, particularly his one-timer on the powerplay. He made his NHL debut last year but his one-game call-up didn’t really give him much opportunity to show off his scoring touch. An … [Read more...] about NHL Prospect Pool Overview 2024-25: Buffalo Sabres’ Pipeline Stays Strong Despite Trading Savoie
Hamilton Take 2: A look at the Sabres' free agency signings and trades
'I believe Adams is trying to trade for a top-six forward, and I realize it’s hard with no movement clauses in contracts. He’s already saying that he’s not worried at all about scoring goals because he knows he has the talent and the players to score. Maybe that will happen, but there are way too many “ifs” in that.' … [Read more...] about Hamilton Take 2: A look at the Sabres’ free agency signings and trades
The Sabres Report - Jul 7, 2024
Inside the NHL: Jason Zucker is betting on himself to bring Sabres some offense
'“A lot of it’s about deployment,” Zucker said last week during a video call with Buffalo reporters. “There’s so many aspects of my game that I feel I can play up and down the lineup. But at the same time, if you look up and down on essentially any roster, the point productions as you go down the lineups typically decrease. In Arizona, there was a ton of skill at the top of the … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Jason Zucker is betting on himself to bring Sabres some offense
The Sabres Report - Jul 6, 2024
Sabres trade top prospect Matt Savoie to Oilers for Ryan McLeod, Tyler Tullio
'Scouts, development coaches and managers for the Sabres love Savoie's competitiveness, intensity and work ethic. Adam Mair, their director of development, gushed about the 5-foot-10 forward this week at development camp. The issue, however, is that it became evident that Savoie's quickest path to the NHL was on the wing instead of center. The Sabres drafted Finnish center … [Read more...] about Sabres trade top prospect Matt Savoie to Oilers for Ryan McLeod, Tyler Tullio
Sabres re-sign Henri Jokiharju to one-year deal worth $3.1 million
'Jokiharju, 25, had three goals and 17 assists in 74 games for the Sabres last season. His 20 points were a career high as was his plus-14 rating last season that led the team.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign Henri Jokiharju to one-year deal worth $3.1 million
Sam Lafferty ready to help Sabres shut down opponents, win faceoffs
'“The more we thought about Buffalo, the more we liked it and the opportunity here,” Lafferty told reporters on a video conference call after the 29-year-old signed a two-year contract to join the Sabres’ revamped bottom six. “I’ve always been a big fan of this hockey club and the players they had, so it got me excited, the opportunity to play with a lot of these guys, … [Read more...] about Sam Lafferty ready to help Sabres shut down opponents, win faceoffs
Sabres receive immediate help in Ryan McLeod by trading Matt Savoie to Oilers
'If the 5-foot-9, 179-pound Savoie had remained with the Sabres, he likely would’ve started next season in Rochester, where he spent six games on a conditioning stint early last year.' … [Read more...] about Sabres receive immediate help in Ryan McLeod by trading Matt Savoie to Oilers
After strong campaign, Sabres re-sign Henri Jokiharju to one-year contract
'Jokiharju enjoyed arguably a career-best year last season, compiling three goals, 20 points 24 penalty minutes and a team-best plus-14 rating in 74 games.' … [Read more...] about After strong campaign, Sabres re-sign Henri Jokiharju to one-year contract
Sabres acquire C McLeod in trade that sends Savoie to Edmonton
'McLeod scored 16 total goals for the Oilers last season, including 4 during the postseason. He will likely slot in as Buffalo’s third-line center. The 24-year-old has one year remaining on his contract, which carries a $2.1 million cap hit for the 2024-25 season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire C McLeod in trade that sends Savoie to Edmonton
Saturday's Edmonton Coverage
Edmonton Oilers trade Ryan McLeod, Tyler Tullio to Buffalo for Matt Savoie (Edmonton Sun) Rave reviews as Edmonton Oilers trade Ryan McLeod for hot shot Edmonton-area prospect (Edmonton Journal) Oilers shed salary in trading McLeod to Sabres (CFRN-TV) Release: Oilers acquire Matt Savoie from Sabres (EdmontonOilers.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Edmonton Coverage