'"We are thankful for the support of KeyBank over the course of the last decade, and look forward to the continued relationship with such a valued partner of the Buffalo Sabres," said Sabres owner, CEO and President Terry Pegula in a statement. "We take great pride in our home arena bearing the name of an organization with such strong roots in the Western New York community and … [Read more...] about Sabres announce 10-year extension of naming rights for KeyBank Center
The Sabres Report - Jul 31, 2025
What's in store for KeyBank Center's future?
'In reality, the lease between the Sabres and Erie County with KeyBank Center does not really truly expire unless one side or the other backs out of the lease after a certain date. Guelli says the likely path for the Sabres, at this point, will be for the lease to automatically extend five years come Sept. 30 this year. Or they can continue the extension process on a … [Read more...] about What’s in store for KeyBank Center’s future?
Buffalo Sabres announce 10-year arena naming rights extension with KeyBank
'The Sabres announced on Wednesday a 10-year extension of the arena's naming rights deal with KeyBank. The contract will begin in 2026-27. That means the arena will remain named KeyBank Center through the 2035-36 season.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres announce 10-year arena naming rights extension with KeyBank
KeyBank naming rights extended for Buffalo’s downtown arena
'It is unclear on how money from the deal will be used. The lease on the building is set to expire in September 2026. Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz said earlier this year that he wants to get the county out of the arena business. The county owns the shell of the building, the city of Buffalo owns the land, and the Sabres are responsible for the interior upkeep of the … [Read more...] about KeyBank naming rights extended for Buffalo’s downtown arena
Buffalo Sabres, KeyBank announce 10-year extension of naming rights deal
'In addition to the arena naming rights extension, KeyBank will become the official sponsor of the Sabres’ away helmets starting in the 2025-26 season.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres, KeyBank announce 10-year extension of naming rights deal
Sabres announce 10-year extension of arena naming rights deal with KeyBank
'The Buffalo Sabres today announced a 10-year extension of the arena’s naming rights deal with KeyBank, the official and exclusive bank of the Buffalo Sabres. The contract, which is set to begin in 2026-27, will keep the KeyBank Center name in place through the 2035-36 season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce 10-year extension of arena naming rights deal with KeyBank
'It's more than a venue' | Naming rights extension symbolic of Sabres, KeyBank's shared commitment to Buffalo
'“It makes me feel very proud to be part of KeyBank, an organization that is just incredibly tethered to the Buffalo community,” Owunwanne said. “I live here, I work here, I’m raising a family here. So, having organizations that are that deeply rooted in the community and are doing things to propel the community, all of that is super impactful.” … [Read more...] about ‘It’s more than a venue’ | Naming rights extension symbolic of Sabres, KeyBank’s shared commitment to Buffalo
The Sabres Report - Jul 30, 2025
Sabres Mailbag: Don’t expect another trade this summer
'Puckpedia.com has the Sabres at just a shade under $5.2 million in cap space. Unless they make a blockbuster deal or there’s some serious math involved, the Sabres likely will stand pat.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Mailbag: Don’t expect another trade this summer
Former Sabres coach Ted Nolan to receive Canada’s Order of Sport award
'Nolan, 67, is of Ojibwe descent and is from the Garden River First Nation, just east of Sault Ste. Marie, Ont. Nolan coached the Sabres from 1995 to 1997 and was named the Jack Adams Award winner as the NHL’s top coach in 1997. He coached the Sabres in a second stint from 2013 to 2015.' … [Read more...] about Former Sabres coach Ted Nolan to receive Canada’s Order of Sport award
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks sign Fulp to one-year AHL contract (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Jul 28, 2025
Sabres sign Conor Timmins to two-year deal, avoid salary arbitration
'Timmins was a restricted free agent, and his two-year deal has an average annual value of $2.2 million, which puts the Sabres’ cap space for 2025-26 at around $5.19 million, according to Puckpedia.com. AFP Analytics projected Timmins’ next contract to have a cap hit of $2.67 million.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Conor Timmins to two-year deal, avoid salary arbitration
Sabres sign Conor Timmins to two-year contract, avoid salary arbitration
'Goalie Devon Levi is the Sabres’ only unsigned restricted free agent.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Conor Timmins to two-year contract, avoid salary arbitration
Sabres avoid arbitration by signing defenseman Connor Timmins to 2-year, $4.4 million contract
'The 26-year-old Timmins was a restricted free agent and acquired with defenseman Isaac Beliveau in a trade that sent blue-liner Connor Clifton to the Pittsburgh Penguins on June 28. The Sabres are Timmins’ fifth team in six NHL seasons since the 2017 second-round draft pick broke into the league with Colorado in 2019-20.' … [Read more...] about Sabres avoid arbitration by signing defenseman Connor Timmins to 2-year, $4.4 million contract
Timmins gets a two-year contract from the Sabres
'The trade is an upgrade over Clifton who struggled mightily since being signed in 2023 from the Boston Bruins.' … [Read more...] about Timmins gets a two-year contract from the Sabres
Rheaume-Mullen out to 'stand on his own' with Sabres
'“That’s how I got into hockey,” he said. “He threw me in the mini-stick net as a goalie, and he and his older buddies would pepper me, so I was just always around it, and it's all I've ever wanted to do.”' … [Read more...] about Rheaume-Mullen out to ‘stand on his own’ with Sabres