Category: Buffalo
Snapshots: Krebs, Pekarcik, Ducks
Peyton KrebsIt’s been nearly three years since the Buffalo Sabres acquired Peyton Krebs as the centerpiece prospect in a deal that sent franchise icon Jack Eichel to the Vegas Golden Knights. Unfortunately, as things would play out, Krebs has yet to become the player that Buffalo has needed him to be and he rem...
Read moreSnapshots: Okposo, Kuznetsov, Wetsch, Mallory
Dan RosenNotes from around the hockey world including Kyle Okposo still undecided on his playing future, Ottawa adds a coach, and more.
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 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 moreSabres’ Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen An Emerging Starter Amid Competition
Ukko-Pekka LuukkonenThe Buffalo Sabres faced an exciting question entering the 2023-24 season – “how high will Devon Levi climb?” It seemed like Levi was set for certain stardom coming off a historically good collegiate career, with some even claiming him as a pre-season favorite for the Calder Trophy opposite Connor B...
Read moreSabres sign prospect Konsta Helenius to entry-level contract
SabresThe Buffalo Sabres on Monday signed center prospect Konsta Helenius, the 14th overall pick on June 28, to a three-year, entry-level contract. The Finn, having spent the last two years competing against stronger and more experienced talent in Liiga, could continue his pro hockey in North America next...
Read moreAnalyst Calls Buffalo Sabres Move "Horrific"
Buffalo SabresNow that everyone around the NHL has had a weekend to digest the shocking trade that the Buffalo Sabres made on Friday, sending 20-year-old prospect Matt Savoie (#9 overall, 2022 NHL Draft) to the Edmonton Oilers in return for Ryan McLeod, confusion is starting to set in. Analyst Matt Larkin of Dai...
Read moreSabres acquire F McLeod in trade with Oilers
BuffaloThe Sabres acquired forward Ryan McLeod in a trade with the Oilers on Friday, getting an established NHL player who just experienced a long playoff run in exchange for one of the organization's top prospects.
Read moreSabres acquire F McLeod in trade with Oilers
Matthew SavoieThe Sabres acquired forward Ryan McLeod in a trade with the Oilers on Friday, getting an established NHL player who just experienced a long playoff run in exchange for one of the organization's top prospects.
Read moreRangers sign Casey Fitzgerald and Bo Groulx
Brennan OthmannNick Wosika-USA TODAY SportsCredit: Nick Wosika-USA TODAY SportsThe New York Rangers signed forward Casey Fitzgerald and center Bo Groulx to two year and one year contracts, respectively, […]
Read moreFormer Sabre Victor Olofsson finds new home with Jack Eichel, Golden Knights
Victor OlofssonAs a rookie in 2019-20, former Buffalo Sabres winger Victor Olofsson usually skated at left wing alongside Jack Eichel and also shared the ice with him during power plays. Olofsson reaped the benefits of playing with Eichel, as the playmaking center assisted on 15 of his 20 goals that season. Now Ol...
Read moreNHL News: Kyle Okposo is a Stanley Cup champion
Kyle OkposoCouldn’t happen to a nicer guy... | Photo by Dave Sandford/NHLI via Getty Images The Panthers avoid the collapse, securing the Cup in a very Panthers way. Connor and Leon have to wait once again. Kyle Okposo has been through a scary detached retina, scary post-concussion issu...
Read moreBuffalo Sabres 2023-24 Player Report Card: Jeff Skinner
Buffalo SabresJeff Skinner‘s tenure with the Buffalo Sabres continues to be a wacky roller coaster ride and of all the players featured on their 2023-24 roster, he may be the toughest…
Read moreOffseason Checklist: Buffalo Sabres
SabresA look at what the Buffalo Sabres should be looking to do during the offseason.
Read moreSabres prospects Matt Savoie, Vsevolod Komarov to play for Memorial Cup
Vsevolod KomarovIn the Canadian Hockey League, contenders often mortgage their futures before the trade deadline by dealing loads of draft picks and other assets to acquire elite talent at the end of their junior careers. For example, on Jan. 4, the Moose Jaw Warriors dished seven picks, including two first-round s...
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