'In addition, Buffalo brought in F Sam Lafferty and F Nicolas Aube-Kubel, as well as defenseman Dennis Gilbert, a Buffalo native. Lafferty’s deal is for two years and an annual average value (AAV) of $2 million, while Aube-Kubel signed a one-year pact worth $1.5 million. Gilbert agreed to a one-year deal worth $825,000.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce flurry of signings to open free agency
The Sabres Report - Jul 2, 2024
Sabres sign winger Jason Zucker to one-year deal
'Zucker split his 2023-24 season with the Arizona Coyotes and Nashville Predators. With the Coyotes, he scored nine goals and 16 assists for 25 points. In Nashville, the 32-year-old played 18 games and netted five goals to go along with two assists for seven points.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign winger Jason Zucker to one-year deal
Sabres ink forward Sam Lafferty to two-year deal
'Lafferty can play wing or center, and was a key addition that helped make the Vancouver Canucks a better team last season. The 29-year-old played 79 games with the Canucks, scoring 13 goals and 11 assists for 24 points.' … [Read more...] about Sabres ink forward Sam Lafferty to two-year deal
Sabres add more depth in free agency
'The Sabres have signed forward Nicolas Aube-Kubel to a one-year contract, while also inking free agent defenseman Dennis Gilbert to a one-year deal, and also re-signing defenseman Jacob Bryson to a one-year contract.' … [Read more...] about Sabres add more depth in free agency
Sabres solidify depth in Rochester with five signings
'The Sabres announced on Monday the signing of five players who will likely have a key role in the AHL next season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres solidify depth in Rochester with five signings
The Sabres have addressed one glaring weakness, but is another still there
'Buffalo is in desperate need of a top-6 forward and signing Jason Zucker doesn’t give them that. Adams likes Zucker and between him and what they already have, Adams thinks that will take care of the scoring,' … [Read more...] about The Sabres have addressed one glaring weakness, but is another still there
Sabres to play Kings in home opener on Thursday, Oct. 10
'The Sabres will play their first two games of the season on Friday, Oct. 4 and Saturday, Oct. 5 at O2 Arena in Prague. From there, it is unclear yet if Buffalo will play another game between their return from overseas and when their home opener.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to play Kings in home opener on Thursday, Oct. 10
Buffalo Sabres add secondary scoring & bet on upside, sign Jason Zucker to one-year deal
'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
Buffalo Sabres sign Sam Lafferty as NHL Free Agency heats up
'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
Welcome home: Buffalo Sabres sign free agent and WNY native Dennis Gilbert
'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
Buffalo Sabres add another piece, sign forward Nicolas Aube-Kubel to a one-year deal
'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
'Nowhere else I'd rather be': Hamburg native Patrick Geary embraces playing for hometown team
'"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
Unless the Buffalo Sabres make a notable addition to their roster it will be a disappointing offseason
'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
Longtime Sabres Jeff Skinner, Zemgus Girgensons sign with new teams
'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
Minor deals headline Sabres on first day of free agency
'The team signed five players, largely focusing on the bottom six of the line-up as well as overall roster depth.' … [Read more...] about Minor deals headline Sabres on first day of free agency