'Buffalo selected Mrtka with the ninth-overall pick in last month’s NHL Draft. The 18-year-old joined the Western Hockey League’s Seattle Thunderbirds last November and played 43 regular season games, finishing with 35 points (3+32) and a plus-10 rating. Prior to that, the 6-foot-6 blueliner played for Ocelari Trinec in his native Czechia’s Extraliga, and he's also represented … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Mrtka to 3-year, entry-level contract
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Sabres, Bowen Byram agree to two-year contract to avoid arbitration
'Per Puckpedia.com, Byram's extension has a salary of $5.25 million with a $1 million signing bonus for 2025-26, and a $6.25 million salary for 2026-27. With Byram's extension, the Sabres currently have around $7.3 million in cap space, as of Monday evening.' … [Read more...] about Sabres, Bowen Byram agree to two-year contract to avoid arbitration
Sabres announce 2025 Prospects Challenge schedule, opponents
'The Sabres announced Monday the schedule for the annual Prospects Challenge Sept. 11-15 at LECOM Harborcenter, and some of the Sabres' top young talent will face off against top prospects from four teams in the round-robin tournament: The Boston Bruins, Columbus Blue Jackets, New Jersey Devils and Pittsburgh Penguins.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce 2025 Prospects Challenge schedule, opponents
NHL to release 2025-26 schedule Wednesday, including Sabres' slate
'The NHL announced Monday morning that the 2025-2026 season will start Oct. 7 with three games. The league will announce the full schedule at 1 p.m. Wednesday.' … [Read more...] about NHL to release 2025-26 schedule Wednesday, including Sabres’ slate
Sabres sign Bowen Byram to two-year contract, avoid salary arbitration
'When the contract expires, Byram, 24, can become an unrestricted free agent.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Bowen Byram to two-year contract, avoid salary arbitration
Sabres to host Prospects Challenge rookie tournament Sept. 11 to 15
'The Boston Bruins, Columbus Blue Jackets, New Jersey Devils and Pittsburgh Penguins will also be participating in the round-robin tournament. The Ottawa Senators have dropped out.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to host Prospects Challenge rookie tournament Sept. 11 to 15
Sabres avoid arbitration with Bowen Byram by signing him to a 2-year, $12.5M contract
'Byram will count $6.25 million against the salary cap through the 2026-27 NHL season. He was considered a candidate for a trade or an offer sheet from another team before the Sabres elected salary arbitration with him earlier this month.' … [Read more...] about Sabres avoid arbitration with Bowen Byram by signing him to a 2-year, $12.5M contract
Sabres extend D Bowen Byram on 2-year, $12.5M deal
'The deal carries an average annual value of $6.25 million against the salary cap.' … [Read more...] about Sabres extend D Bowen Byram on 2-year, $12.5M deal
Sabres make $12.5 million decision on former fourth overall pick
'Don’t look now, but the Sabres have quietly secured a good-looking defense core. Captain Rasmus Dahlin is a cornerstone and will not become an unrestricted free agent until 2032. Owen Power, who could benefit from pairing with newly acquired Michael Kesselring, is signed through 2031.' … [Read more...] about Sabres make $12.5 million decision on former fourth overall pick
Sabres sign defenseman Bowen Byram to a two-year contract
'Sportsnet's Elliot Friedman reported that the Sabres elected to go to arbitration with Byram stopping any chance at a potential offer sheet. With the new deal the Sabres will avoid arbitration with Byram.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign defenseman Bowen Byram to a two-year contract
Sabres' Prospect Challenge starts on Sept. 11
'All games will be played down at Harborcenter.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Prospect Challenge starts on Sept. 11
Sabres re-sign D Byram to 2-year deal
'Byram was acquired by the Sabres from the Colorado Avalanche in March 2024 in exchange for Casey Mittelstadt. He posted career highs in several categories for the Sabres last season — including points (38), assists (31), shot blocks (116) and average ice time (22:42) — but was the subject of trade speculation in recent weeks as a restricted free agent.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign D Byram to 2-year deal
Bowen Byram leads blocked shots, secures $12.5 million contract extension
'Byram appeared in all 82 games last season, leading the team with 117 blocked shots. He also ranked third amongst Buffalo Defensemen in shorthanded and power-play ice time.' … [Read more...] about Bowen Byram leads blocked shots, secures $12.5 million contract extension
Sabres sign Byram to 2-year contract
'The 6-foot-1 Byram played in all situations, ranking third among Buffalo defensemen in both shorthanded ice time (1:52) and power-play ice time (0:56) per game. At 5-on-5, meanwhile, the Sabres outscored their opponents 80-66 with Byram on the ice. And he formed an especially dynamic pairing with Rasmus Dahlin; during their shared 5-on-5 ice time, Buffalo outscored the … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Byram to 2-year contract
Sabres announce 2025 Prospects Challenge schedule
'The round-robin tournament will put Sabres prospects to the test against those from the Boston Bruins, Columbus Blue Jackets, New Jersey Devils and Pittsburgh Penguins. Buffalo will play three games in the tournament.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce 2025 Prospects Challenge schedule