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Grading Ryan McLeod’s 4-year, $20 million contract extension with Sabres

The Buffalo Sabres signed forward Ryan McLeod to a four-year contract extension on July 1, which carries a $5 million cap hit. McLeod will turn 26 years old in September and was acquired from the Edmonton Oilers last offseason.

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Until the Sabres Fix Their Culture, Nothing Else Matters

The Buffalo Sabres have been in a constant cycle of drafting, developing, and trading young players, which often results in those players becoming key pieces to a Stanley Cup champion team; Jack Eichel, Sam Reinhart, Brandon Montour, Evan Rodrigues, to name a few.

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / July 7

Sabres’ Bowen Byram, Mammoth’s Jack McBain Heading to Arbitration

The Buffalo Sabres and Utah Mammoth will be heading to salary arbitration. Each team opted into the arbitration process to help resolve outstanding contract negotiations with top restricted free agents.

Buffalo Sabres News / Last Word On Sports / July 7

NHL Rumours: Finding a Resolution for the Buffalo Sabres Young Defenceman

If you want drama, and you’re a fan of hockey, we at Last Word On Hockey have your summertime fix. Today’s NHL Rumours brings all the goods from a busy summer signing season.

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Buffalo Sabres News / Athlon Sports / July 7

Elliotte Friedman Explains Implications of Sabres' Move on Bowen Byram

The Buffalo Sabres have taken a calculated risk with defenseman Bowen Byram, whose contract expired on July 1, turning him into a restricted free agent.

Bowen Byram News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 6

Sabres make move to prevent Bowen Byram offer sheet

The Buffalo Sabres have had a relatively quiet offseason. Despite missing the playoffs for the 14th consecutive season, they did not make many wholesale changes to their roster.

Buffalo Sabres News / Blade of Steel / July 6

Buffalo Sabres Make Shocking Decision on Bowen Byram, per Elliotte Friedman

Bowen Byram's future in the NHL is uncertain at best, and now the team have made a shock decision regarding Byram as they have opted for arbitration, another twist in the tale of the Byram situation this off-season.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / July 6

Sabres, Mammoth elect salary arbitration with Bowen Byram, Jack McBain

Two teams have elected for salary arbitration with their restricted free agents. According to Sportsnet insider Elliotte Friedman, the Buffalo Sabres have elected for arbitration with defenseman Bowen Byram, and the Utah Mammoth with center Jack McBain.

Bowen Byram News / House of Hockey / July 5

Bowen Byram Refuses Salary Arbitration: Remains Offer-Sheet Eligible

Buffalo Sabres defenseman Bowen Byram, who has been heavily involved in trade talks, did not file for salary arbitration and remains a RFA. Multiple players

Conor Timmins News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / July 5

Sabres newcomer Conor Timmins files for salary arbitration

Newly acquired Buffalo Sabres defenseman Conor Timmins has filed for salary arbitration, the NHL Players’ Association announced today. Timmins, 26, is one of the Sabres’ three unsigned restricted free agents.

Buffalo Sabres News / Athlon Sports / July 5

NHL Insider Reports ‘Strong Whispers’ on Offer Sheet for Sabres’ Bowen Byram

Buffalo Sabres defenseman Bowen Byram is navigating an in-between-contracts period with his last deal expired and currently sitting in the open market

Bowen Byram News / NHL Trade Talk / July 4

Sabres Face Make-or-Break Moment with Bowen Byram Trade

As trade and offer sheet rumors surrounding Buffalo Sabres defenseman Bowen Byram intensify, the ability for this to become one of the bigger storylines of the summer is real.

John-Jason Peterka News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 4

JJ Peterka breaks silence after trade to Mammoth

JJ Peterka was enjoying a golf trip in Spain when he got a call that would change the course of his career. The 23-year-old forward had just been traded from the Buffalo Sabres to the Utah Mammoth, stepping into a new adventure with one of the NHL’s latest teams.

Bowen Byram News / Breakaway on SI / July 4

Top 3 Landing Spots for Sabres’ Bowen Byram

The Buffalo Sabres entered the offseason with two key restricted free agents. After failing to agree to terms with winger JJ Peterka, he was shipped to the Utah Mammoth and quickly signed an extension with his new team.

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Bowen Byram News / Blade of Steel / July 4

Two Canadian Teams Linked to Top RFA Bowen Byram as Trade Imminent

A new report linked two Canadian teams to one of the best restricted free agents on the market: Buffalo Sabres' Bowen Byram. This year's free agent market has been kind of dry, with most of the top talents signing deals or getting traded to teams before July 1st.

Bowen Byram News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 3

Blues pushing to acquire top Sabres defenseman

The Blues are set on continuing their overhaul this season. On the heels of announcing a new logo, trading a top rookie and waiving a long-term veteran — the Blues are now aggressively pushing to acquire a Sabres defenseman.

Blues place Nick Leddy on waivers

Sabres GM: Team to match offer sheets for D Bowen Byram

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Buffalo Sabres News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 3

Sabres GM makes ‘absolute’ declaration on Bowen Bryam offer sheets

The Buffalo Sabres have missed the playoffs in 14 consecutive seasons. That puts a lot of pressure on GM Kevyn Adams, who has been on the job for five unsuccessful years.

Buffalo Sabres News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 3

2 players Sabres must trade in 2025 NHL offseason

The Buffalo Sabres have missed the playoffs in 14 consecutive seasons. Even with Lindy Ruff back behind the bench and some solid players on the roster, they were not even close in 2024-25.

Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / July 1

Sabres sign Zac Jones to one-year, two-way contract

The Buffalo Sabres have signed former New York Rangers defenseman Zac Jones to a one-year, two-way contract worth $900,000 in the NHL and $550,000 in the AHL.

Buffalo Sabres News / Last Word On Sports / July 1

Report: Sabres Add Depth Forward in Free Agency

The Buffalo Sabres and Kevyn Adams have been quiet in free agency. However, they signed Justin Danforth from Columbus to a two-year contract. The contract comes in at $1.8 million AAV.

Ryan McLeod News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 1

Sabres keep RFA center with a four-year contract

After an impressive first year with the Sabres, Buffalo is making sure he is with the team for the foreseeable future.

Sabres re-sign Ryan Johnson to three-year contract

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Ryan Johnson News / Daily Faceoff / July 1

Sabres re-sign Ryan Johnson to three-year contract

On Tuesday, the Buffalo Sabres announced the team has re-signed defenseman Ryan Johnson to a three-year contract. The deal is a two-way contract for next season, and a one-way for the remaining two years.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / June 30

Sabres Need to Make Hard Push to Sign Scoring Help in Free Agency

The 2025 NHL Entry Draft has now concluded, which means it’s time to enter free agency, which officially opens at noon on July 1. We’ve already heard reports from Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman that the Vegas Golden Knights are trying to finalize a sign-and-trade deal with the Toronto Maple Leafs for Mitch Marner.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / June 29