'“It’s a step-by-step process,” Adams said in The Sphere. “That process was started early this morning.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres beginning process of buying out Jeff Skinner’s contract
The Sabres Report - Jun 30, 2024
NHL Draft Tracker: Sabres select Adam Kleber 42nd overall, make trades
'Kleber compiled five goals, 26 points, 26 penalty minutes and a minus-12 rating in 56 games last season for the United States Hockey League’s Lincoln Stars. He plans to play at Minnesota-Duluth next season.' … [Read more...] about NHL Draft Tracker: Sabres select Adam Kleber 42nd overall, make trades
Konsta Helenius charmed in Las Vegas
In front of the media, the top promise immediately made an indelible impression. Buffalo released a video of Helenius, where the happy Finn sends greetings to the club's fans. “Konsta here, I'm excited to get to the Sabres. Let's get down to business!” Helenius smiled for the camera.' … [Read more...] about Konsta Helenius charmed in Las Vegas
Sabres buy out veteran Jeff Skinner with 3 years left on deal
'Skinner had three years remaining on an eight-year contract he signed in 2019 as a free agent that saw him earn $9 million annually.' … [Read more...] about Sabres buy out veteran Jeff Skinner with 3 years left on deal
Buffalo Sabres 'Initiated the Process' of Buying Out Jeff Skinner, GM Says
'The buyout cost will last six seasons, with the Sabres saving $7,555,556 next season, $4,555,556 in 2025-26 and $2,555,556 in 2026-27, according to PuckPedia. After that, it will cost them $2,444,444 for each of the following three seasons, coming off the books in 2030.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres ‘Initiated the Process’ of Buying Out Jeff Skinner, GM Says
Sabres add only one NHL player during draft
'Malenstyn isn’t all the Sabres need to do, but Adams thinks the 26-year-old brings an element to their bottom-six they don’t have.' … [Read more...] about Sabres add only one NHL player during draft
Sabres acquire forward Beck Malenstyn from Capitals
'After spending several years coming up through the ranks and paying his dues in the American Hockey League with the Hershey Bears, Malenstyn finally cemented a spot for himself at the NHL level in Washington last season, scoring six goals and adding 15 assists for 21 points in 81 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire forward Beck Malenstyn from Capitals
Sabres to buy out final three years of Jeff Skinner's contract
'"We initiated the process today," said Adams at the end of his post-draft press conference.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to buy out final three years of Jeff Skinner’s contract
Sabres select defenseman Adam Kleber with 42nd pick in 2024 NHL Draft
'In his second full season in the USHL this past season with Lincoln, Kleber scored five goals and added 21 assists for 26 points in 56 games played. In 112 career games with the Stars, Kleber has produced a combined 34 points (5+29).' … [Read more...] about Sabres select defenseman Adam Kleber with 42nd pick in 2024 NHL Draft
Sabres pick forward Brodie Ziemer with 71st pick in 2024 NHL Draft
'The native of Hutchinson, Minnesota produced well with the USNTDP, putting up a combined 35 goals and 59 assists for 94 points in 88 games played between the program and the junior team in the United States Hockey League (USHL).' … [Read more...] about Sabres pick forward Brodie Ziemer with 71st pick in 2024 NHL Draft
Sabres take defenseman Luke Osburn with 108th overall pick in 2024 NHL Draft
'Elite Prospects considers Osburn to be a puck-moving defenseman with good puck handling abilities, being good at controlling, maneuvering, and maintaining possession of the puck.' … [Read more...] about Sabres take defenseman Luke Osburn with 108th overall pick in 2024 NHL Draft
Sabres select defenseman Simon-Pier Brunet with 123rd pick in 2024 NHL Draft
'This past season in Drummondville, Brunet played alongside Sabres prospect Vsevolod Komarov on the blue line, helping the Voltigeurs to a championship in the QMJHL. The 6-foot-2, 196-pound native of Gatineau, Quebec recorded 14 points (4+10) in 52 regular season games, while adding six points (2+4) in 19 playoff games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres select defenseman Simon-Pier Brunet with 123rd pick in 2024 NHL Draft
Sabres pick defenseman Patrick Geary with 172nd overall pick in 2024 NHL Draft
'The left-shot defenseman happens to be a Hamburg native, who just completed his Freshman season with the Spartans. In 32 games played in East Lansing, Mich., the 20-year-old scored five goals and added eight assists for 13 points.' … [Read more...] about Sabres pick defenseman Patrick Geary with 172nd overall pick in 2024 NHL Draft
Sabres take forward Vasily Zelenov with 204th pick in 2024 NHL Draft
'The Russian-born forward has been playing in Austria over the last five years. Last season saw the 18-year-old crack the professional Red Bull Hockey Juniors team, where he put up 14 goals and 23 assists for 37 points in 40 points.' … [Read more...] about Sabres take forward Vasily Zelenov with 204th pick in 2024 NHL Draft
Sabres wrap 2024 NHL Draft by selecting goalie Ryerson Leenders with 219th pick
'The Nanticoke, Ontario native appeared in 46 games with the Steelheads this past season, posting a 24-17-4 record and lead the OHL in save percentage (.909). His 24 wins also ranked 10th amongst all goalies in the league during the regular season..' … [Read more...] about Sabres wrap 2024 NHL Draft by selecting goalie Ryerson Leenders with 219th pick