'The decision with Bryson is related to the salary he could have been awarded if he filed for arbitration. His qualifying offer alone would have been worth $1.9 million, which is pricy for a possible seventh defenseman. The Sabres are trying to protect their cap space as General Manager Kevyn Adams attempts to improve his roster for next season. They completed the buyout of … [Read more...] about Jacob Bryson to become a free agent after Sabres pass on qualifying offer
The Sabres Report - Jul 1, 2024
Sabres don’t give Jacob Bryson, two others qualifying offers
'The Sabres could re-sign Bryson, who had arbitration rights, to a salary lower than his qualifying offer. He just completed a two-year, $3.7 million contract. Last year, they re-signed center Tyson Jost to a cheaper contract after not qualifying him.' … [Read more...] about Sabres don’t give Jacob Bryson, two others qualifying offers
Buffalo Sabres buy out the final three years of forward Jeff Skinner’s 8-year, $72 million contract
'The move comes a day after GM Kevyn Adams informed reporters at the NHL draft in Las Vegas he had initiated the buyout paperwork. And it represents yet another example of how the Sabres have mismanaged their roster during what has become an NHL-record 13-season playoff drought.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres buy out the final three years of forward Jeff Skinner’s 8-year, $72 million contract
The Sabres decide not to qualify Jacob Bryson
'This doesn't necessarily mean that Bryson isn't coming back. After free agency starts, Buffalo could sign him for less than his $1,900,000 qualifying offer.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres decide not to qualify Jacob Bryson
Sabres development camp roster includes 2024 top pick, multiple WNY natives
'In addition, four Western New York natives were named to the roster, including recent draft picks Gavin McCarthy and Patrick Geary. Undrafted invitee forwards Ryan Smith and Jak Vaarwerk, who hail from Pendleton and Clarence, respectively, will also take part in development camp.' … [Read more...] about Sabres development camp roster includes 2024 top pick, multiple WNY natives
Sabres extend qualifying offers to 4 players; free agency period starts Monday
'They also announced that they have extended qualifying offers to forwards Peyton Krebs and Beck Malenstyn, defenseman Henri Jokiharju, and goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen.' … [Read more...] about Sabres extend qualifying offers to 4 players; free agency period starts Monday
Sabres announce development camp roster for this week
'2024 first round pick Konsta Helenius headlines the 29-player roster, which includes 17 forwards, eight defensemen, and four goaltenders.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce development camp roster for this week
Sabres buy out Skinner's contract
'Skinner, 32, had three years remaining on the eight-year, $72-million contract he signed in June 2019. As a result of the buyout, the Sabres will pay Skinner for six years but at a reduced salary cap hit below his original $9 million average.' … [Read more...] about Sabres buy out Skinner’s contract
Sabres extend qualifying offers to 4 players
'The Buffalo Sabres have extended qualifying offers to goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, forwards Peyton Krebs and Beck Malenstyn, and defenseman Henri Jokiharju, the team announced Sunday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres extend qualifying offers to 4 players
Sabres announce 2024 Development Camp roster
'Development Camp aims to introduce prospects to professional work habits and organizational standards. Players in attendance will become familiar with the team and the resources available to them through the Sabres development staff and performance team while taking part in both on-ice and off-ice workouts.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce 2024 Development Camp roster
The Sabres Report - Jun 30, 2024
Sabres begin process to walk away from Jeff Skinner's contract with three years left
'“We initiated the process today,” Adams told reporters before he returned to Buffalo to prepare for the start of unrestricted free agency Monday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres begin process to walk away from Jeff Skinner’s contract with three years left
Mike Harrington: Kevyn Adams maintains offseason is 'incomplete.' So what happens after Skinner buyout?
'Malenstyn might be taking the place of Zemgus Girgensons but that’s not a marquee move. Adams insisted he was aggressive and involved but didn’t pull off anything else.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Kevyn Adams maintains offseason is ‘incomplete.’ So what happens after Skinner buyout?
Sabres acquire fourth-line winger Beck Malenstyn for second-round draft pick
'It's a steep price to pay, especially for a 26-year-old restricted free agent with only eight goals in 108 games in the NHL; however, the Sabres added an additional second-round selection Thursday by trading back in the first round from pick 11 to 14. Once General Manager Kevyn Adams had extra draft capital, he moved aggressively to fill one of the holes on his roster.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire fourth-line winger Beck Malenstyn for second-round draft pick
Sabres select defenseman Adam Kleber with their second-round choice
'The 6-foot-5, 207-pounder had five goals and 21 assists in 56 games for his United States Hockey League team. The Minnesota native was the 34th rated North American skater according to NHL Central Scouting.' … [Read more...] about Sabres select defenseman Adam Kleber with their second-round choice
Sabres trade up in third round to pick NTDP captain Brodie Ziemer
'Ziemer produced 35 goals and 94 points in 88 games while captaining the NTDP, and he also served the same leadership role for USA Hockey at the IIHF Under-18 World Championship. He had three goals with 12 points in seven games at the tournament.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade up in third round to pick NTDP captain Brodie Ziemer