Latest Buffalo Sabres News
Rasmus Dahlin's evolution as Sabres leader grows with defenseman hosting summer camp in Switzerland
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Rasmus Dahlin was so determined to not spend another lengthy offseason working out alone in his native Sweden that the Buffalo defenseman invited his teammates to attend an informal weeklong minicamp and bonding session near the Swiss Alps in July. “Usually,...
Kyle Okposo, who won a Cup in his final game with Panthers, announces retirement
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Kyle Okposo is going out as a Stanley Cup champion. Okposo, who played 17 seasons in the NHL and finished that run as part of the Florida team that won a title last season, announced his retirement on Thursday. The former Buffalo Sabres...
Buffalo Sabres agree to sign goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen to a 5-year, $23.75 million contract
Goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen went from being the Buffalo Sabres’ third-string goalie at the beginning of last season to their potential long-term answer in net after agreeing to a five-year, $23.75 million contract on Wednesday. The deal comes as Luukkonen, a restricted free agent,...
Buffalo Sabres avert arbitration by agreeing to sign forward Beck Malenstyn to a 2-year contract
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Sabres averted salary arbitration by agreeing to sign newly acquired forward Beck Malenstyn to a two-year, $2.7 million contract on Tuesday. The 26-year-old Malenstyn was a restricted free agent and had opted for salary arbitration earlier this...
Buffalo Sabres acquire forward Ryan McLeod in a trade with the Edmonton Oilers
The Buffalo Sabres acquired forward Ryan McLeod in a trade with the Edmonton 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. Buffalo received McLeod and minor leaguer Tyler Tullio...
NHL schedule features Stanley Cup rematch on Dec. 16, Stamkos' homecoming on Oct. 28
Newly relocated free agents Steven Stamkos and Jonathan Marchessault had big reasons to circle their calendars when the NHL released its full regular-season schedule on Tuesday. So, too, did newly hired coaches in Craig Berube, Sheldon Keefe and Dan Bylsma. As for the Stanley Cup...
