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Buffalo Sabres Sign Jake Leschyshyn

Today, the Buffalo Sabres signed forward Jake Leschyshyn to a one-year, two-way deal. The deal has a $775,000 AAV for the NHL with a $350,000 AAV for the AHL, and $400,000 guaranteed.

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Sabres add depth up front with another signing for Rochester

The Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday added depth up front, signing center Jake Leschyshyn to a one-year, two-way contract. Leschyshyn, 26, will likely begin the upcoming season with the Rochester Americans.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / July 16

2025-26 Sabres schedule features early home games, long trip in December

An early three-game home stand that concludes against the two-time Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers, a home-and-home series with the Toronto Maple Leafs later in October and a six-game road trip in December are among the highlights of the Buffalo Sabres’ 2025-26 schedule the NHL released Wednesday.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / July 16

2024-25 Sabres schedule features early home games, long trip in December

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Bowen Byram News / Daily Faceoff / July 16

Does Bo Byram’s new contract make him more – or less – tradable?

Last Monday, the Buffalo Sabres re-signed defenseman Bowen Byram to a two-year contract. The deal will carry a $6.25 million annual average value (AAV) through the 2026-27 season.

Bowen Byram News / NHL Rumors / July 16

The Bowen Byram Saga with the Buffalo Sabres is Far From Over

The Buffalo Sabres and defenseman Bowen Byram have settled on a new two-year deal worth $12,5 million, carrying a salary cap hit of $6.25 million, avoiding arbitration.

Buffalo Sabres News / Breakaway on SI / July 16

Sabres Get Saucy Ahead of NHL Schedule Release

Regardless of the league or sport, schedule releases are the social media teams' time to shine. Be it a highly-produced video featuring team icons and/or celebrities, or simply some fun, silly graphics, it's always fun to see how teams choose to announce their upcoming schedules.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / July 16

Sabres Won’t Win Until They Prioritize NHL Talent Over Potential

The Buffalo Sabres have had one of the better scouting departments in the league, which has led to Sabres general manager (GM) Kevyn Adams drafting well since being hired in 2020.

Buffalo Sabres News / Breakaway on SI / July 16

Sabres Could Still Trade Re-Signed Defenseman

It didn’t take long into the offseason for a lot of trade speculation to pop up surrounding Buffalo Sabres defenseman Bowen Byram. The 24-year-old defenseman is a solid player, but doesn’t fit with the Sabres and their defensive structure that features homegrown talents like Owen Power or Rasmus Dahlin.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / July 15

Sabres Have Too Many Options for Their First Line Center

Even thinking about this idea, it can feel a bit outlandish, seeing as the Buffalo Sabres have struggled to find a true number-one center in recent years.

Bowen Byram News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 15

Grading Bowen Byram’s $12.5 million contract extension with Sabres

The Buffalo Sabres’ playoff drought extended to a 14th season this past year. This has led to speculation that some players want to leave the franchise.

Bowen Byram News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 15

Sabres rumors: Buffalo continuing Bowen Byram trade talks despite extension

The Buffalo Sabres signed Bowen Byram to a two-year, $12.5 million contract extension on Monday — but that doesn’t necessarily mean the 24-year-old will be spending the next couple of seasons in Western New York.

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Radim Mrtka News / Daily Faceoff / July 15

Sabres sign Radim Mrtka to three-year, entry-level contract

The Buffalo Sabres announced Tuesday they had signed defenseman Radim Mrtka to a three-year, entry-level contract. Mrtka was taken with the No. 9 overall pick in last month’s NHL Entry Draft.

Radim Mrtka News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 15

Sabres sign first-round pick to entry-level contract

The Buffalo Sabres have signed towering defenseman Radim Mrtka to a three-year, entry-level contract. The team recently selected Mrtka with the No. 9 pick in the 2025 NHL Draft.

Sabres, Bowen Byram avoid arbitration with new two-year deal

Bowen Byram News / The Hockey Writers / July 15

Sabres Sign Bowen Byram to 2-Year Extension

The Buffalo Sabres announced on Monday (Jul. 14) that they had re-signed restricted free agent (RFA) defender Bowen Byram on a two-year extension worth $6.25 million annually.

Bowen Byram News / Daily Faceoff / July 14

Sabres re-sign Bowen Byram to two-year contract

One of the top remaining restricted free agents is off the board. On Monday night, the Buffalo Sabres re-signed defenseman Bowen Byram to a two-year contract.

Bowen Byram News / Last Word On Sports / July 14

Buffalo Sabres Re-Sign RFA Defenceman

The nearly two-decade long rebuild is continuing for the Buffalo Sabres. News emerged that the Sabres have re-signed Bowen Byram, despite all the trade rumours, and his pending arbitration hearing.

Brycen Martin News / Inside The Rink / July 10

ECHL: Brycen Martin Heads Overseas

Trois-Rivières Lions defenseman Brycen Martin is heading overseas to Denmark to join the Aalborg Pirates. This isn’t the first time he’s gone overseas, as he played ten games in Poland, putting up a goal and four assists during the 2020-21 season.

Buffalo Sabres News / Last Word On Sports / July 9

Summer Series: Buffalo Sabres Defining Moment

Hockey and sports in general can be broken down into moments. Some moments are bigger than others and chart the course of a franchise and an entire league.

Ryan McLeod News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 7

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.

Ryan McLeod News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 1