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Sabres Avoid Arbitration and Sign Depth Defenceman

Conor Timmins has signed a two year contract with the Buffalo Sabres. Timmins contract will be at a $2.2 million average annual value. This is likely the final signing for the Sabres this offseason.

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Sabres Sign Former Leafs Defenseman Timmins to 2-Yr Deal

The Buffalo Sabres have signed defenseman Conor Timmins to a two-year contract worth an average annual value of $2.2 million, the team announced Sunday.

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Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / July 27

Sabres sign Connor Timmins to two-year contract

The Buffalo Sabres announced on Sunday that they have agreed to terms on a two-year contract with right-handed defenseman Connor Timmins. The Sabres previously acquired Timmins back in June in a deal with the Pittsburgh Penguins that sent a second-round draft pick and Connor Clifton the other way.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / July 25

Buffalo Sabres’ 3 Best Contracts for 2025-26

It feels like not many things go right for the Buffalo Sabres. Despite a couple of impactful additions, many feel like they may not be enough and that the Sabres still aren’t quite stacking up against the competition in the Atlantic Division.

Conor Timmins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 25

Sabres, RFA defenseman not close on new contract

The Sabres and restricted free agent defenseman Conor Timmins are not close on a new contract with his arbitration hearing eight days away, according to David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / July 25

Sabres’ Josh Doan and Michael Kesselring Could Be Surprise Game-Changers This Season

When the Buffalo Sabres traded for Michael Kesselring and Josh Doan on June 26, many people asked why the Sabres made the trade. It wasn’t because of who they got in return, but the fact that they had to trade away a 23-year-old 60-plus point scorer in J.J.

Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / July 26

10 worst moves the Buffalo Sabres have made during their playoff drought

When a team hasn’t made the playoffs for two or three years, that’s a retool or the start of a rebuild. When it’s been five to 10 years, that’s usually a rebuild with a bit of bad luck in the draft.

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Bowen Byram News / NHL Trade Talk / July 23

Sabres Could Still Move Bowen Byram: 10 Teams Linked to Trade

Despite recently signing a two-year extension with the Buffalo Sabres, defenseman Bowen Byram remains a potential trade chip this offseason. According to multiple reports, including one by The Fourth Period, the Sabres are actively exploring trade possibilities.

Conor Timmins News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / July 22

Salary arbitration hearing scheduled for Sabres’ Conor Timmins

Newly acquired Buffalo Sabres defenseman Conor Timmins will have his salary arbitration hearing Aug. 2, according to Puckpedia. Timmins, 26, filed for arbitration July 5.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / July 22

Which Sabres Offseason Acquisition Will Have the Biggest Impact?

The Buffalo Sabres have not been a particularly busy team during the 2025 offseason, but the moves that they have made have brought in some decent talent.

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Gavin McCarthy News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / July 21

In Clarence’s Gavin McCarthy, Sabres possess mature defense prospect

BUFFALO – Early in Gavin McCarthy’s second season at Boston University, coach Jay Pandolfo believes the Sabres prospect put too much pressure on himself.

Buffalo Sabres News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 21

Grading Sabres’ 2025 NHL Draft class

The 2025 NHL Draft is now far in the rear-view mirror, and the Buffalo Sabres ended up making nine selections overall. They would make just one in the first round, picking ninth overall.

Buffalo Sabres News / Breakaway on SI / July 20

Sabres Winger Leads Eastern Conference Offensive Breakout Candidates

The Buffalo Sabres are hoping this is finally the season that ends their miserable postseason drought. The shook up the roster again with the hopes of rising in the loaded Atlantic Division.

Buffalo Sabres News / House of Hockey / July 19

A Concern at the League Level': Buffalo Sabres' Struggles May Lead to Difficult Ultimatum

The NHL is reportedly getting concerned about the struggles of the Buffalo Sabres, who have now missed the postseason in each of the last 14 years. The Buffalo Sabres have not appeared in the Stanley Cup Playoffs since April of 2011, which is now 14 years ago.

Bowen Byram News / Athlon Sports / July 19

Sabres' Bowen Byram Trade Still Possible Despite Contract Extension, Claims Insider

The Buffalo Sabres may have extended Bowen Byram this month right after he filed for arbitration, but the defenseman's future with the franchise remains far from locked in.

Bowen Byram News / Two in the Box / July 18

Two in the Mailbox: Tuch, Byram and Would You Take a New Owner?

The mailbag is back for the dog days of summer. This version runs down a host of topics ranging from an arena update to the sustainability of the roster.

Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 18

The Sabres are still stuck in neutral

The Buffalo Sabres haven’t made the playoffs in a long time. They set an NHL record this season by missing the postseason for 14 consecutive seasons, and don’t appear to be on track to break that streak this season.

Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / July 17

What’s the pathway to the playoffs for the Sabres?

The Buffalo Sabres may have found some peace by avoiding salary arbitration with defenseman Bowen Byram, but the rocky times are continuing in Northern

Jake Leschyshyn News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / July 16

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.

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.

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

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.

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