The Buffalo Sabres have signed coach Don Granato to a multi-year contract extension, the team announced Wednesday. "Don's passion for the game and leadership skills have been on display since the moment we met," Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams said. "He is someone who the players have a tremendous amount of respect for, and he dedicates himself to bettering each individual … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Granato to multi-year extension
The Sabres Report - October 12, 2022
The Sabres Report - June 12, 2022
Sabres Mailbag: Goalie plan, Pilut's status, pursuing free agents and draft day
'Which forward is most likely to be traded to open a roster spot? Victor Olofsson. The 26-year-old is a restricted free agent and won’t receive a long-term contract this summer because the Sabres are planning for his role to eventually go to a younger player. He totaled 20 goals despite playing through a wrist injury that impacted his shot, but he emerged as a dynamic playmaker … [Read more...] about Sabres Mailbag: Goalie plan, Pilut’s status, pursuing free agents and draft day
The Sabres Report - June 11, 2022
Sabres move closer to cap floor by acquiring injured goalie Ben Bishop's contract
'The club has 18 pending unrestricted free agents, several of whom were with the Rochester Americans, and one prominent restricted free agent in winger Victor Olofsson.' … [Read more...] about Sabres move closer to cap floor by acquiring injured goalie Ben Bishop’s contract
Sabres to induct Ryan Miller into team hall of fame and raise No. 30 to KeyBank Center rafters next season
'Miller will become the eighth player in franchise history to have his number retired, joining Tim Horton (2), Richard Martin (7), Gilbert Perreault (11), Rene Robert (14), Pat LaFontaine (16), Danny Gare (18) and Dominik Hasek (39). The team has also hung banners for former owners Seymour and Northrup Knox as well as broadcaster Rick Jeanneret, whose banner that features a … [Read more...] about Sabres to induct Ryan Miller into team hall of fame and raise No. 30 to KeyBank Center rafters next season
Sabres trade for injured goalie Ben Bishop, add salary
'Before the Sabres added Bishop, they were $18,970,833 under the salary floor and had 15 contracts, according to capfriendly.com. The cap floor was $60.2 million in 2021-22.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade for injured goalie Ben Bishop, add salary
Sabres to retire ex-goalie Ryan Miller’s No. 30 next season
'Legendary former play-by-play man Rick Jeanneret, who was honored with a banner earlier this year, informed Miller of the honors on a video the Sabres played when he visited KeyBank Center with his family this week.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to retire ex-goalie Ryan Miller’s No. 30 next season
Saturday's Dallas Coverage
Dallas Stars trade Ben Bishop contract, seventh-round pick to Buffalo Sabres (Dallas Morning News) Stars trade goaltender Ben Bishop, 2022 draft pick to Buffalo (DallasStars.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Dallas Coverage
Sabres acquire Bishop from Stars in salary cap-related move
'Buffalo, which also acquired a seventh-round pick in next month’s draft, was projected to be nearly $20 million under the cap floor before acquiring Bishop.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire Bishop from Stars in salary cap-related move
Buffalo Sabres to retire goalie Ryan Miller’s No. 30
'The team made the announcement by releasing a video on Friday which showed Miller being informed of the honor while touring the Sabres’ arena with his wife, mother, sister and two children. The announcement coincided with Miller’s trip to Buffalo, where he took part in a news conference to discuss being inducted into the Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame later this year.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres to retire goalie Ryan Miller’s No. 30
Sabres will retire Ryan Miller's No. 30 during the 2022-23 season
'The official date of Miller's number retirement ceremony and Hall of Fame induction will be revealed later this summer. Miller will become the eighth player to have his number retired by the Sabres and the 43rd player to be inducted into the team's Hall of Fame.' … [Read more...] about Sabres will retire Ryan Miller’s No. 30 during the 2022-23 season