Category: Buffalo Sabres
Hurricanes Attempted To Trade Necas Prior To Extension
Buffalo SabresOne of the biggest names on the trade market this offseason was taken off the board earlier today as the Carolina Hurricanes signed Martin Necas to a two-year, $13MM extension. However, the Hurricanes were also close to moving on from Necas earlier in the summer according to Frank Seravalli in Daily...
Read moreExpectations for New Oiler Forward Jeff Skinner
Edmonton OilersFollowing his buyout from the Buffalo Sabres, the Edmonton Oilers signed Jeff Skinner to a one-year deal worth $3 million. The deal comes in well below what he could have…
Read moreComparing the Status of Senators, Sabres & Red Wings Rebuilds
Ottawa SenatorsThere is a trio of teams in the Atlantic Division that have been in some long-term rebuilds. The Ottawa Senators, Detroit Red Wings, and Buffalo Sabres have all missed the…
Read moreSabres: 5 Items on Lindy Ruff’s To-Do List This Season
Buffalo SabresIf you somehow haven’t seen by now, you clearly don’t pay much attention. After yet another coaching change (their fifth in 10 years), the Buffalo Sabres have brought back former…
Read moreFormer Sabres quickly found work as free agents this summer
Buffalo SabresIn past offseasons, it sometimes took former Buffalo Sabres time to find work. Some went overseas or returned to the minors. Some never played in the NHL again. But earlier this month, seven players from the 2023-24 squad quickly signed NHL contracts as free agents. Some updates are below. – Winger...
Read moreSabres make big commitment to goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen with hefty five-year contract
Buffalo SabresBarely nine months ago, goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen’s future with the Buffalo Sabres seemed in doubt. When goalie Devon Levi arrived from college late in 2022-23, the Finn became a spare part. After watching the final seven games that season, he backed up or was scratched for the first six contests...
Read moreSabres avert arbitration, sign forward Malenstyn
Buffalo SabresThe Buffalo Sabres averted salary arbitration by agreeing to sign newly acquired forward Beck Malenstyn to a two-year, $2.7 million contract on Tuesday.
Read moreLuukkonen signs 5-year, $23.75 million contract with Sabres
Ukko-Pekka LuukkonenUkko-Pekka Luukkonen signed a five-year, $23.75 million contract with the Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday. It has an average annual value of $4.75 million. The 25-year-old goaltender, who was a restricted free agent, had filed for salary arbitration on July 5. … Continue reading → The post Luukkonen sig...
Read moreBreaking: Sabres Hand Out Massive Extension to Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen
SabresAfter starting the 2023-24 season as a healthy scratch, it's been quite a ride since then for Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen. He went on to eventually win the starter's job, and now has been handed a massive five-year contract.The Sabres announced they’ve signed goalie Ukko-Pekka Lu...
Read moreSabres Sign Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen to 5-Year Deal
Buffalo SabresThe Buffalo Sabres have announced that they have signed goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen to a five-year contract extension worth an average annual value of $4.75 million. Luukkonen took a big step…
Read moreIcemen re-sign Russell
IcemenJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Icemen, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Buffalo Sabres and the American Hockey League’s Rochester Americans, announced that the team has agreed to terms with defenseman Connor Russell for the 2024-25 season. Russell returns … Continue reading → Th...
Read moreBuffalo Sabres’ Worst Trades Ever
BuffaloLast week we looked at some of the best trades the Buffalo Sabres have made in their history, and while the list was impressive, it raises the question – what…
Read moreBeck Malenstyn signs two-year contract with Buffalo Sabres avoiding arbitration
CapitalsBeck Malenstyn is locked in with his new team. The former Capitals forward signed a two-year, $2.70 million contract with the Buffalo Sabres worth an annual average value of $1.35 million. Malenstyn was a restricted free agent who had elected for salary arbitration. With the two sides coming to an a...
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