'That salary, of course, is hefty for a No. 3 goalie who will likely play in the minors. Still, general manager Kevyn Adams, who recently said the Sabres plan to have Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, 25, and Devon Levi, 22, in Buffalo, considered finding an experienced netminder a priority.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: James Reimer added to goalie mix; Amerks’ roster filling up
The Sabres Report - Jul 3, 2024
2024-25 Sabres schedule features two visits from Panthers, long break
'Two early-season visits from the Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers are among the highlights of the Sabres’ 2024-25 schedule the NHL released Tuesday.' … [Read more...] about 2024-25 Sabres schedule features two visits from Panthers, long break
Former UND captain Colton Poolman signs one-year deal with Buffalo Sabres
'This is Poolman's fifth NHL contract since leaving UND in 2020. All of them have been one-year, two-way deals. The first four were with the Calgary Flames.' … [Read more...] about Former UND captain Colton Poolman signs one-year deal with Buffalo Sabres
Patrick Geary happy to be taken by hometown team
'“Great story there, another high compete player, two years in the USHL, forced his way into the lineup at Michigan State this year and with Strbak there, we saw Michigan State so many times, he was a player that Jason Nightingale was extremely passionate about as were others myself included.' … [Read more...] about Patrick Geary happy to be taken by hometown team
Sabres sign goalie James Reimer to one-year, $1 million contract
'This upcoming season will be Reimer's 15th season in the NHL after previous stops with the Toronto Maple Leafs, San Jose Sharks (twice), Florida Panthers, Carolina Hurricanes and, recently, the Detroit Red Wings.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign goalie James Reimer to one-year, $1 million contract
Familiar faces in new places
'Perhaps the most notable departure for the Sabres this offseason is forward Zemgus Girgensons, who was the longest-tenured player after 10 seasons with the team. He has elected to take his talents to Tampa Bay to sign a three-year, $2.55 million contract with the Lightning.' … [Read more...] about Familiar faces in new places
Sabres announce 2024-25 regular season schedule
'After flying back home from Prague, the Sabres will then open their home portion of the schedule on Thursday, Oct. 10 against the Los Angeles Kings. Before heading on the road for the first time, the Sabres will have one more home game on Saturday, Oct. 12 when they host the Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce 2024-25 regular season schedule
'It's unbelievable being drafted in front of my family': Sabres Konsta Helenius embracing Buffalo
'“It’s fun because I've seen many good prospects and good players, so yeah, it’s pretty fun.”' … [Read more...] about ‘It’s unbelievable being drafted in front of my family’: Sabres Konsta Helenius embracing Buffalo
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
Sabres ’24-25 schedule: Home opener Oct. 10 after dropping puck in Prague
'The Sabres will begin the season Oct. 4-5 in Prague, Czechia with games against coach Lindy Ruff’s former team the New Jersey Devils, and Ruff will be behind home bench at Buffalo’s downtown arena for the first time over a decade when the Sabres play the Los Angeles Kings in their first game of the season at KeyBank Center on Oct. 10.' … [Read more...] about Sabres ’24-25 schedule: Home opener Oct. 10 after dropping puck in Prague
Sabres' Konsta Helenius makes strong first impression at development camp
'“Unbelievable, you know, getting drafted in front of family, and everything, it’s unbelievable,” Helenius said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Konsta Helenius makes strong first impression at development camp
Sabres release 2024-25 regular season schedule
'Things begin over in the Czech Republic as part of the NHL's Global Series, with back-to-back games against the New Jersey Devils in Prague on October 4th and 5th.' … [Read more...] about Sabres release 2024-25 regular season schedule
Sabres sign Reimer to 1-year contract
'Reimer, 36, went 11-8-2 with a .904 save percentage and two shutouts in 25 games last season with the Detroit Red Wings.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Reimer to 1-year contract
McCarthy returns to Sabres Development Camp following NCAA Frozen Four appearance
'“It was kind of funny,” he said. “My brother was chirping me out here, but I hit a couple posts before that and couldn’t get it. But I was actually talking to my D coach a couple months prior, and he said, ‘Would you rather score, like, five goals now or one in the Hockey East championship game?’ So, obviously I took the Hockey East championship game [option]. So, it was a … [Read more...] about McCarthy returns to Sabres Development Camp following NCAA Frozen Four appearance
Sabres announce 2024-25 schedule
'The season begins on Friday, Oct. 4 and Saturday, Oct. 5 with a pair of games against the New Jersey Devils in Prague, Czechia as part of the NHL Global Series.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce 2024-25 schedule