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Sabres sign Jack Rathbone to two-year contract extension

The Buffalo Sabres have signed pending unrestricted free agent defenseman Jack Rathbone to a two-year contract extension that carries an $800,000 average annual value, according to PuckPedia.

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Sabres pick David Bedkowski morphed from ‘soft’ rookie into tough prospect

ORCHARD PARK – By his own admission, Buffalo Sabres prospect David Bedkowski arrived in the Ontario Hockey League as a “really soft” 15-year-old. The toughness that has become the 6-foot-4, 221-pound right-shot defenseman’s greatest asset was non-existent.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / June 29

Grading the Sabres’ 2025 Draft Picks

The 2025 NHL Draft drew plenty of eyes this summer, and as those eyes gazed upon the Sabres to see what they would do, most people probably expected them to move some of their picks to improve their immediate roster.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / June 28

Sabres stay busy by trading for Conor Timmins; Bowen Byram’s future seems uncertain

ORCHARD PARK – When general manager Kevyn Adams called Conor Timmins to inform him the Sabres had acquired him from the Pittsburgh Penguins, the defenseman was at his parents’ cottage just across the border in Fort Erie, Ontario.

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In the history of the NHL Draft, 61 players have been selected No. 1 overall. How many of the can you name in six minutes?

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Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / June 28

NHL Draft Tracker: Sabres select David Bedkowski 71st overall, take goalies

ORCHARD PARK – The Buffalo Sabres this afternoon selected right-shot defenseman David Bedkowski in the third round, 71st overall, in the NHL Draft. “Looking at myself with these colors, the Blue and Gold, it’s truly an out-of-body experience for me,” Bedkowski, proudly sporting a Sabres jersey, said on a Zoom call from Los Angeles.

Bowen Byram News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 28

Multiple teams reportedly interested in Sabres defenseman

After sending high-end winger, JJ Peterka, out West a few days ago to the Utah Mammoth, the Buffalo Sabres are reportedly working the phones on another one of their younger roster players.

Buffalo Sabres News / Last Word On Sports / June 28

Buffalo Sabres Trade Along the Blue Line

The Buffalo Sabres have made a trade along the blueline. This trade is their second of the offseason in hopes to bolster their defensive play. The Sabres sent Connor Clifton and the 39th overall pick to the Pittsburgh Penguins for Conor Timmins and Isaac Belliveau.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 28

Penguins, Sabres make surprising trade

On the surface, this move comes as quite a surprise.

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John-Jason Peterka News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / June 28

NHL Draft: Sabres had trade talks prior to taking Radim Mrtka; Buffalo planned to re-sign JJ Peterka

ORCHARD PARK – Up until the Buffalo Sabres selected defenseman Radim Mrtka ninth overall in Friday’s NHL Draft, general manager Kevyn Adams said he was having conversations with his counterparts about trading the pick.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / June 27

NHL Draft: Sabres select Radim Mrtka ninth overall

ORCHARD PARK – The Sabres tonight drafted right-shot defenseman Radim Mrtka ninth overall. The 6-foot-6, 218-pound Mrtka, 18, began last season playing pro hockey in his native Czechia before joining the Western Hockey League’s Seattle Thunderbirds.

Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / June 27

Sabres select Radim Mrtka No. 9 overall in 2025 NHL Draft

One of the largest athletes in this year’s draft has found a new fit. The Buffalo Sabres selected defenseman Radim Mrtka, 17, with the ninth overall pick Friday night at The Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.

Jack Quinn News / Last Word On Sports / June 27

Buffalo Sabres Extend Former Top 10 Pick

Jack Quinn has signed to a two-year contract extension with the Buffalo Sabres. The contract comes in at an average annual value of $3.375 million. The eighth pick in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft has been with the Sabres organization since draft day, and shows flashes of tremendous offensive talent.

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Jack Quinn News / Daily Faceoff / June 27

Sabres re-sign Jack Quinn to two-year contract

On Friday, the Buffalo Sabres announced that the team has re-signed forward Jack Quinn to a two-year contract extension. The deal will carry an AAV of $3.375 million through the 2026-27 season.

Jack Quinn News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 27

Sabres confirm news about Jack Quinn

The Sabres granted Quinn his NHL rookie season on the heels of his AHL breakout – and his impactful presence quickly translated.

Sabres' asking price from Canucks for Bowen Byram has been revealed

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Buffalo Sabres News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 27

Sabres sign ex-1st-round pick to two-year extension

The Buffalo Sabres started off their draft day by keeping one of their young, burgeoning stars. After trading JJ Peterka to the Mammoth, Buffalo needed to keep some of their young stars.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / June 27

NHL Draft prospect Haoxi ‘Simon’ Wang left family in China to pursue hockey career in Toronto

ORCHARD PARK – Five years ago, NHL Draft prospect Haoxi “Simon” Wang took a life-changing risk, leaving his family in China to pursue a hockey career in Toronto.

NHL News / Hockey Latest / June 27

Sabres' asking price from Canucks for Bowen Byram revealed

Sabres' asking price from Canucks for Bowen Byram has been revealed

Byram, 24, is one of the most discussed trade candidates in the league this summer.

Which veteran forward would be a good addition for Buffalo in return for Byram?

Boston Bruins make announcement regarding new captaincy following Marchand's exit

Tampering concerns cast shadow over Mitch Marner, Brad Marchand in free agency

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NHL News / NHL Rumors / June 27

A couple of Vegas Golden Knights could be staying put

TSN: After trading JJ Peterka Wednesday night, Buffalo Sabres GM Kevyn Adams has another decision with pending RFA, left-handed defenseman Bowen Byram.

John-Jason Peterka News / Athlon Sports / June 26

Sabres Turned Down Multiple Blockbuster Trade Offers for JJ Peterka: Report

The Buffalo Sabres shocked the NHL world on Wednesday night when they traded star forward JJ Peterka to the Utah Mammoth in exchange for 23-year-old winger Josh Doan, Utah’s No.

Buffalo Sabres News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 26

Sabres’ most realistic trade acquisition in 2025 NHL offseason

The Buffalo Sabres have not made the Stanley Cup Playoffs since the 2010-11 season. That is currently the longest playoff drought in the NHL. Therefore, they are in a bit of a bind, as they desperately attempt to end one of the most miserable slumps in hockey.

Bowen Byram News / Daily Faceoff / June 26

Which veteran forward would be a good addition for Buffalo in return for Byram?

The Buffalo Sabres made their first big move of the summer, finally moving on from JJ Peterka by sending him to the Utah Mammoth. One of the pieces is return was defenseman Michael Kesselring, which now opens the door for Buffalo to see what they can get for Bowen Byram.

John-Jason Peterka News / The Hockey Writers / June 26

Sabres’ Peterka Trade the Right Move Even if Value Isn’t There

The Buffalo Sabres made news late Wednesday night by completing the first blockbuster trade of the NHL offseason. They shipped disgruntled winger J.J. Peterka to the Utah Mammoth for defenseman Michael Kesselring and forward Josh Doan.

NHL News / Yardbarker / June 26

Trade grades: Mammoth win for Utah in acquiring JJ Peterka

Utah acquired budding star JJ Peterka from Buffalo Wednesday night in exchange for defenseman Michael Kesselring and forward Josh Doan.

Sabres send forward JJ Peterka to Mammoth for pair of players

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Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / June 23

Sabres’ Perfect Draft Day Is Very Achievable

A lot of eyes are on the Buffalo Sabres and their management to see what happens at the NHL Draft on June 27, as they have continued to miss the playoffs year after year, and there have been no real signs of change or positivity from the current regime.

Buffalo Sabres News / Blade of Steel / June 22

Buffalo Sabres Eyeing Shocking Buyout or Trade for Key Defenseman

The Buffalo Sabres have got some big decisions to make this summer, and according to reports, they're set to buyout or trade blue liner Mattias Samuelsson.