'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
The Sabres Report - Jul 6, 2024
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
Buffalo Sabres acquire forward Ryan McLeod in a trade with the Edmonton Oilers
'Buffalo received McLeod and minor leaguer Tyler Tullio from the Western Conference champions for 20-year-old center Matthew Savoie. McLeod had four goals in 24 playoff games as Edmonton got to the Stanley Cup Final before losing to Florida.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres acquire forward Ryan McLeod in a trade with the Edmonton Oilers
Edmonton Oilers Acquire Matt Savoie from Buffalo Sabres for Ryan McLeod, Tyler Tullio
'Savoie was selected ninth overall by the Sabres in the 2022 NHL draft. In February, he ranked 38th on The Hockey News' top 100 prospects list in Future Watch 2024, based on votes by a scout or director of player personnel on each NHL team. The Oilers' highest-ranked player at the time was Xavier Bourgault in 97th place.' … [Read more...] about Edmonton Oilers Acquire Matt Savoie from Buffalo Sabres for Ryan McLeod, Tyler Tullio
Sabres trade for the center to play behind Thompson and Cozens
'Matt Savoie was taken ninth overall by the Sabres in 2022. He has ripped up junior hockey for the past two seasons, but has had trouble staying healthy. He too brings speed to the game, but Buffalo just drafted Konsta Helenius in the first round of this year’s draft. Adams said on draft day that Helenus was going to be a center only. They already have first round picks Jiri … [Read more...] about Sabres trade for the center to play behind Thompson and Cozens
Sabres sign Henri Jokiharju to a 1-year deal
'Jokiharju, 25, has been with the Sabres since 2019 and has played in 309 games with Buffalo. In those games, Jokiharju has 75 points and 16 goals.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Henri Jokiharju to a 1-year deal
Two Sabres elect salary arbitration
'Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen and newly acquired winger Beck Malenstyn have elected to take hearings.' … [Read more...] about Two Sabres elect salary arbitration
Buffalo Sabres trade one of their top prospects to the Edmonton Oilers for Ryan McLeod
'This deal also gives the Sabres flexibility with restricted free agent Peyton Krebs, who can now play in a role he's more suited for on the fourth line. Krebs could also be moved in a corresponding move to help the Sabres add a top-six winger.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres trade one of their top prospects to the Edmonton Oilers for Ryan McLeod
Sabres trade prospect Savoie for Oilers’ Ryan McLeod, re-sign Jokiharju
'The addition of McLeod adds to the Sabres’ push to improve team speed this offseason under new coach Lindy Ruff. Per NHL Edge, McLeod recorded the 10th-fastest skating speed in the NHL last season (23.82 mph). New Sabres Sam Lafferty and Nicolas Aube-Kubel also ranked in the 90th percentile for skating speed.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade prospect Savoie for Oilers’ Ryan McLeod, re-sign Jokiharju
Sabres acquire forwards McLeod, Tullio from Oilers
'The Buffalo Sabres have acquired forwards Ryan McLeod and Tyler Tullio from the Edmonton Oilers in exchange for forward Matt Savoie, the team announced Friday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire forwards McLeod, Tullio from Oilers