'Buffalo acquired Timmins, 26, along with fellow defenseman Isaac Belliveau from Pittsburgh on June 28 in exchange for a second-round draft pick and defenseman Connor Clifton. Timmins became a restricted free agent on July 1.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Timmins to 2-year contract
The Sabres Report - Jul 28, 2025
The Sabres Report - Jul 27, 2025
Brodie Ziemer’s path to the Sabres began in Minnesota, with a stop in Amherst
'“I’m a 200-foot player,” Ziemer said earlier this month at Sabres development camp at LECOM Harborcenter. “I like to play with an edge. I like to bring it every night. I like to be physical. And I like to find the soft ice, to use my shot and score.”' … [Read more...] about Brodie Ziemer’s path to the Sabres began in Minnesota, with a stop in Amherst
The Sabres Report - Jul 26, 2025
Williamsville’s Trevor Kuntar thrilled for fresh start in Sabres organization with Rochester Amerks: ‘Dream come true’
'Kuntar, 24, just experienced a difficult season in which he fell out of the Boston Bruins’ plans. Fresh off a strong rookie campaign with the Providence Bruins, if he cracked the lineup, his ice time dwindled to about 10 minutes per outing. He sat out 18 games as a healthy scratch for Boston’s AHL affiliate.' … [Read more...] about Williamsville’s Trevor Kuntar thrilled for fresh start in Sabres organization with Rochester Amerks: ‘Dream come true’
The Sabres Report - Jul 23, 2025
A way-too-early projection of the Buffalo Sabres 2024-25 lineup
'What’s the question mark: The top two centers. Maybe even the top three centers. The Sabres are betting on McLeod’s upside. The seventh-year pro scored a career-best 20 goals last season and can play all three forward positions and in power-play, even-strength and shorthanded situations.' … [Read more...] about A way-too-early projection of the Buffalo Sabres 2024-25 lineup
Salary arbitration date set for Sabres, Conor Timmins
'Timmins, a defenseman and a restricted free agent, has filed paperwork to ensure he receives a raise over the Sabres’ original qualifying offer, which was not disclosed. He scored three goals with 12 assists in 68 games last season with Toronto and Pittsburgh, and his last contract was a two-year deal with an average annual value (AAV) of $1.1 million.' … [Read more...] about Salary arbitration date set for Sabres, Conor Timmins
Salary arbitration hearing scheduled for Sabres’ Conor Timmins
'The Sabres acquired Timmins on June 28 in a trade with the Pittsburgh Penguins. He compiled three goals and 15 points in 68 total total games last season with Pittsburgh and the Toronto Maple Leafs.' … [Read more...] about Salary arbitration hearing scheduled for Sabres’ Conor Timmins
'I want to be the best' | Tracing Radim Mrtka’s development back to Havlickuv Brod, Czechia
'“I’ve never been to any skills camp, because we never really had money for it,” said Mrtka, who also played soccer as a child. “I understand, and I never asked for that. So, I just tried to do more on the ice if we had some minutes after practice, or I was in shooting lines at the gym. I just tried to do everything for me to be better."' … [Read more...] about ‘I want to be the best’ | Tracing Radim Mrtka’s development back to Havlickuv Brod, Czechia
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
Joshua looking for consistencies, not flashes, to prove people wrong (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Jul 22, 2025
In Clarence’s Gavin McCarthy, Sabres possess mature defense prospect
'“I think we complement each other really well,” said McCarthy, a third-round pick in 2023, 86th overall. “We use each other a lot in the offensive zone. … I try to jump in the play when I can."' … [Read more...] about In Clarence’s Gavin McCarthy, Sabres possess mature defense prospect
The Sabres Report - Jul 20, 2025
Sabres top pick Radim Mrtka climbs over language barrier as he prepares for NHL
‘He learned classroom English growing up in Havlickuv Brod, Czechia. But when it came to colloquial English – a necessity in communicating on the ice, in the locker room and in everyday life in North American hockey, Mrtka suddenly found himself at a loss.’ … [Read more...] about Sabres top pick Radim Mrtka climbs over language barrier as he prepares for NHL
Inside the NHL: With heavy home advantage early, schedule gives Sabres chance for quick start
'Buffalo has seven of its 11 October games at home plus its first three of November. That’s 10 of the first 14 overall downtown for a team that finished last season 23-15-3 on home ice. That should be an advantage.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: With heavy home advantage early, schedule gives Sabres chance for quick start
The Sabres Report - Jul 19, 2025
Bowen Byram enjoyed process of signing new contract
'"There’s always a little bit of tension, but I’m trying to do what’s best for me. And then eventually you come to an agreement, but I kind of enjoy the process to learn that side of the game a little more. But it all worked out well," said Byram on WGR.' … [Read more...] about Bowen Byram enjoyed process of signing new contract
Hamilton Take 2: Byram bets on himself with 2-year deal with Sabres
'I think this is a contract that benefits both sides. I already gave you one reason Byram likes it. Another could be that he can see if Kevyn Adams really is going to make this team better. Two years from now we’ll all know if this team is on the way up and in the playoffs, or if it’s the same old thing and the best players will be asking to be traded.' … [Read more...] about Hamilton Take 2: Byram bets on himself with 2-year deal with Sabres
“I have a lot more to give” | 2-year deal benefits both Byram and Buffalo
'“I’m happy it’s done and out of the way, now,” Byram told Sabres.com and Sabres Live, “and I can focus on getting prepared for the season and getting back with the guys and getting on the ice, which we’re all excited to do.”' … [Read more...] about “I have a lot more to give” | 2-year deal benefits both Byram and Buffalo
The Sabres Report - Jul 18, 2025
Friday's Rochester Coverage
Williamsville native Trevor Kuntar signs AHL contract with Amerks (Buffalo News) Williamsville’s Trevor Kuntar agrees to AHL contract with Rochester Amerks (Olean Times Herald) Amerks agree to terms with Tischke, Kuntar (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage