Sabres pending restricted free agent defenseman Erik Brännström has agreed to terms on a three-year contract with Swiss National League club Lausanne HC, Johan Svensson of Expressen reports. Svensson said earlier this month he was expecting Brännström to head to Switzerland; now it looks like the deal is done. The move isn’t surprising after a tumultuous 2024-25 campaign for … [Read more...] about Erik Brännström Expected To Sign Three-Year Deal With Lausanne HC
Kraken To Name Jason Botterill GM
It turns out that relieving head coach Dan Bylsma of his duties isn’t the only notable change coming for the Kraken today. E.J. Hradek of the NHL Network was the first to report (Twitter link) that assistant GM Jason Botterill will be appointed as the team’s new general manager. Meanwhile, Arthur Staple of The Athletic adds (Twitter link) that current GM Ron Francis will now … [Read more...] about Kraken To Name Jason Botterill GM
Sabres Notes: Byram, Power, Norris, Peterka
The Sabres have two expensive defensemen signed to long-term deals in Rasmus Dahlin ($11MM through 2031-32) and Owen Power ($8.35MM through 2030-31). As a result, pending RFA blueliner Bowen Byram’s future with the team has been the subject of some speculation. Speaking with reporters today including Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News (Twitter link), the 23-year-old indicates … [Read more...] about Sabres Notes: Byram, Power, Norris, Peterka
Alex Tuch Interested In Extension With Sabres
Buffalo Sabres forward Alex Tuch is scheduled to hit unrestricted free agency following the 2025-26 season, but his hope is to stay in Buffalo long-term, per NHL reporter Justin Alpert. Speaking at his end-of-year media availability, Tuch said he loves playing in Buffalo and wants to be a part of a winning culture for the team. While the Sabres have now missed the playoffs in … [Read more...] about Alex Tuch Interested In Extension With Sabres
Sabres Recall Isak Rosen
The Sabres have recalled winger Isak Rosen from AHL Rochester for their final two regular-season games, per the AHL’s transaction logs. He comes up with Beck Malenstyn likely done for the year with an undisclosed injury, relays NHL.com’s Heather Engel. Buffalo has recalled Rosen, 22, on multiple occasions this season as an injury fill-in. He last appeared on March 29, his sixth … [Read more...] about Sabres Recall Isak Rosen