BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Sabres averted salary arbitration by agreeing to sign newly acquired forward Beck Malenstyn to a two-year, $2.7 million contract on Tuesday. The 26-year-old Malenstyn was a restricted free agent and had opted for salary arbitration earlier this month. The Sabres acquired the hard-hitting left winger in a trade with the Washington Capitals d … [Read more...] about Sabres avoid arbitration by signing new forward Beck Malenstyn for 2 years
Bills celebrating their successes at training camp
PITTSFORD, N.Y. (WROC) — Every time the Bills find themselves in the end zone at St John Fisher University, they’re not alone for long. Group celebrations are the standard, the entire team acting like a five-yard score in training camp is a game-winning touchdown. 4 takeaways from Bills camp: Sorting receivers, safety shuffle, good health It’s something Joe B … [Read more...] about Bills celebrating their successes at training camp
Sabres lock up UPL on 5-year deal with $4.75M average value
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) -- Goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen went from being the Buffalo Sabres’ third-string goalie at the beginning of last season to their potential long-term answer in net after agreeing to a five-year, $23.75 million contract on Wednesday. The deal comes as Luukkonen, a restricted free agent, was scheduled to have his contract determined in arbitration in the next t … [Read more...] about Sabres lock up UPL on 5-year deal with $4.75M average value
New-look Bills building bonds at training camp
PITTSFORD, N.Y. (WROC) — As the Bills begin training camp at St. John Fisher, there are a whole lot of new faces to learn. "That’s kind of life in the NFL," said head coach Sean McDermott. "It’s a new year every season and a new team every year." But this team is a lot newer than in the past. After years of continuity, just 63% of the roster returns from last year, the 7th … [Read more...] about New-look Bills building bonds at training camp
Former Sabres player, coach brings Stanley Cup to WNY
Correction: A previous version of this article incorrectly stated Dudley was a Lewiston native. This has been corrected. LEWISTON, N.Y. (WIVB) -- It was another season of dashed hopes to bring the Stanley Cup to Western New York, or was it? Turns out the Florida Panthers championship means Lord Stanley’s Cup is spending some time in Western New York after all. A s … [Read more...] about Former Sabres player, coach brings Stanley Cup to WNY