'With the acquisition of Josh Doan, Buffalo also traded Sam Lafferty to the Chicago Blackhawks for a sixth-round pick in 2026. Lafferty signed a two-year free agent contract with the Sabres last season, but he wasn't at all as effective with Buffalo as he was in Vancouver with the Canucks the year before. Lafferty played 60 games for Buffalo and had four goals and three assists … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign Ryan Johnson, trade Sam Lafferty
The Sabres Report - Jul 2, 2025
Sabres add to their goaltending signing Alex Lyon
'The options in goal were thin, so signing the 32-year-old Lyon is their best option.' … [Read more...] about Sabres add to their goaltending signing Alex Lyon
Hometown talent showing their growth on the ice at Buffalo Sabres Development Camp
'"Being called like an older guy in college, now, going into my junior year, really helps with that," McCarthy said. "I've kind of had a lot of games under my belt now and made two pretty deep runs (with Boston University), been on some good teams. So I think learning from a lot of guys and playing under a lot of guys helped me a lot."' … [Read more...] about Hometown talent showing their growth on the ice at Buffalo Sabres Development Camp
Why the Buffalo Sabres adding veteran goaltender Alex Lyon is a smart decision
'After spending the last two years with the Detroit Red Wings, veteran goaltender Alex Lyon has agreed to a two-year deal with the Buffalo Sabres. The contract has an average salary of $1.5M per season.' … [Read more...] about Why the Buffalo Sabres adding veteran goaltender Alex Lyon is a smart decision
Ryan McLeod gets four-year deal from Buffalo Sabres after career year
'In his first and only season with the Sabres, McLeod scored 20 goals and added 33 assists (53 points) in 79 games. The 25-year-old forward played nearly 17 minutes a night and had his most productive season as a pro.' … [Read more...] about Ryan McLeod gets four-year deal from Buffalo Sabres after career year
WNY natives Geary, McCarthy are happy to return home for Sabres development camp
'Both players coming off productive seasons in big roles at the college level with Michigan State and Boston University respectively.' … [Read more...] about WNY natives Geary, McCarthy are happy to return home for Sabres development camp
Development camp doesn’t get old for local kids McCarthy, Geary
'“It’s just honestly an honor to be here every time I come to this camp,” McCarthy said after Tuesday’s practice. “You can’t really pass up on putting on NHL gear. It’s just a surreal feeling being out there with a lot of the coaches I worked with when I was younger, and at this level it’s amazing."' … [Read more...] about Development camp doesn’t get old for local kids McCarthy, Geary
Sabres acquire 6th-round pick from Chicago
'The Sabres have acquired a sixth-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft from Chicago in exchange for forward Sam Lafferty, the team announced Tuesday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire 6th-round pick from Chicago
Sabres sign Kozak to 3-year contract
'Kozak, 22, was scheduled to become a restricted free agent Tuesday. He made his NHL debut Dec. 5 and played 21 games as a rookie for the Sabres, tallying five points (3+2) while averaging 10:29 of ice time. The 5-foot-11 center, whose NHL action was spread across five separate stints on Buffalo’s roster, earned head coach Lindy Ruff’s trust and praise for his reliable, two-way … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Kozak to 3-year contract
Sabres sign Rathbone to 2-year deal
'Rathbone, 26, was scheduled to his unrestricted free agency on Tuesday. He originally joined the Sabres organization on a one-year contract last summer, then had 23 points (6+17) with a plus-9 rating in 63 games with the Rochester Americans.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Rathbone to 2-year deal
Sabres sign Geertsen to 2-year contract
'Geertsen had five assists in 31 games last season with the Henderson Silver Knights (Vegas’ AHL affiliate) while playing primarily on defense. He’s played 447 career AHL games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Geertsen to 2-year contract
Sabres sign Johnson to 3-year contract
'Johnson, 23, was scheduled to become a restricted free agent on Tuesday. He has played 44 games – 41 in 2023-24, three in 2024-25 – in his NHL career with the Sabres, totaling seven assists and a plus-one rating with an average ice time of 14:08. … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Johnson to 3-year contract
Sabres re-sign McLeod to 4-year contract
'McLeod, 25, enjoyed a career-best season in 2024-25, his first with the Sabres, playing 79 games and setting new personal highs in goals (20), assists (33), plus-minus (+13) and average time on ice (16:50).' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign McLeod to 4-year contract
RATZLAFF SHOOTING HIS SHOT TO MAKE THE AMERKS
'“They’re huge,” said Ratzlaff when talking about the importance of Development Camp. “Getting to know the other prospects is cool. I remember when I got drafted and coming here wanting to see the locker room and wanting to see the gym. You get a look at what could be your future. Now seeing those guys experience those same feelings is pretty neat. Having been at a couple of … [Read more...] about RATZLAFF SHOOTING HIS SHOT TO MAKE THE AMERKS
KOZAK, JOHNSON RE-SIGN THREE-YEAR DEALS WITH SABRES
'Kozak, 22, split the 2024-25 season between Buffalo and Rochester, totaling 11 goals and eight assists for 19 points in 52 combined games. He also added four points while appearing in all eight playoff contests during the Amerks’ run to the North Division Finals this past spring.' … [Read more...] about KOZAK, JOHNSON RE-SIGN THREE-YEAR DEALS WITH SABRES