The Sabres announced they’ve signed RFA center Ryan McLeod to a four-year, $20MM contract worth $5MM per season. McLeod carries a five-time no-trade list in 2027-28 and 2028-29, per PuckPedia. After an impressive first year with the Sabres, Buffalo is making sure McLeod is with the team for the foreseeable future. Before joining the Sabres, McLeod set his highest point total … [Read more...] about Sabres Sign Ryan McLeod To Four-Year Deal
Two-Way Deals: 7/1/25
As major signings come in around the NHL today with the 2025-26 league year beginning, teams are shoring up their minor-league depth as well by signing players to two-way contracts. We’re keeping track of those signings today in this article, which will be continuously updated. Deals are one year unless otherwise noted. Boston Bruins F Riley Tufte ($775K NHL) – Ty Anderson of … [Read more...] about Two-Way Deals: 7/1/25
Penguins Acquire Connor Clifton, Pick 39 From Sabres
The Pittsburgh Penguins have acquired defenseman Connor Clifton and the 39th-overall selection in the 2025 NHL Draft from the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for defenders Conor Timmins and Isaac Belliveau. On the surface, this move comes as quite a surprise, with Buffalo sending a high second-round pick and veteran depth defender for two options that don’t seem assured in the NHL. … [Read more...] about Penguins Acquire Connor Clifton, Pick 39 From Sabres
Sabres Re-Sign Jack Rathbone
Eligible to test free agency in less than 48 hours as a Group Six unrestricted free agent, defenseman Jack Rathbone has instead decided to re-sign with the Sabres. PuckPedia reports (Twitter link) that Rathbone has signed a two-year deal to remain with Buffalo. The deal will pay $800K in the NHL, $525K in the minors, and has a guaranteed salary of $550K per season. The … [Read more...] about Sabres Re-Sign Jack Rathbone
Canucks, Golden Knights, Kings Interested In Bowen Byram
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. According to TSN’s Darren Dreger on the Barn Burner podcast, the Sabres are receiving consistent interest in defenseman Bowen Byram from the Vancouver Canucks, Vegas Golden Knights, and Los … [Read more...] about Canucks, Golden Knights, Kings Interested In Bowen Byram