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2024-25 NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown: Buffalo Sabres’ Top 10

Welcome back. It’s time to kick off Daily Faceoff’s second annual NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown, looking at the best all 32 teams have to offer. We’re highlighting the top 10 prospects for every franchise, their biggest strengths and weaknesses and so much more.

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ECHL: Jacksonville Icemen Re-Sign Captain Christopher Brown

The Jacksonville Icemen recently announced that they have re-signed Christopher Brown for the 2024-25 season. Brown will be entering his seventh season in the ECHL and sixth with the Jacksonville Icemen after spending the first year of his career with the Wheeling Nailers.

Sam Lafferty News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / July 9

Sabres newcomer Sam Lafferty enjoyed career season after trade

BUFFALO – Sabres center Sam Lafferty’s first three NHL teams utilized him in a checking role, deploying him for faceoffs in enemy territory for a whopping 73.7 percent of his zone starts.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / July 9

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Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / July 9

Peterka & Krebs Have Chance to Move Up Sabres’ Depth Chart

With the recent buyout of star forward Jeff Skinner, the Buffalo Sabres now have a gaping hole at the top of their lineup. Though he was coming off a highly disappointing season, the winger was one of the team’s biggest offensive contributors and replacing him won’t be easy.

Konsta Helenius News / Daily Faceoff / July 8

Sabres sign Konsta Helenius to three-year, entry-level contract

The team from Western New York has locked down one of its top draft picks. On Monday, the Buffalo Sabres announced they had signed forward Konsta Helenius to a three-year, entry-level contract.

Buffalo Sabres News / Last Word On Sports / July 8

Buffalo Sabres Sign First Round Pick

The Buffalo Sabres have made it official with one of their first-round draft choices. News broke on Monday afternoon that Konsta Helenius signed a three-year, entry-level contract.

Zemgus Girgensons News / The Hockey Writers / July 8

Sabres’ Zemgus Girgensons’ 10-Year Tenure in Buffalo

Last week highlighted the start of the 2024 NHL Free Agency with big names like forwards Steven Stamkos, Jake Guentzel, and Jonathan Marchessault all finding new homes.

Konsta Helenius News / Buffalo Hockey Now / July 8

Konsta Helenius Signs Entry-Level Contract with Sabres

The Buffalo Sabres announced Monday that they have signed first-round draft pick Konsta Helenius to a three-year, entry-level contract. Helenius was selected 14th overall in the NHL Draft in Las Vegas at the end of June.

Konsta Helenius News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 8

Sabres sign first-round pick

The Sabres have signed 2024 14th overall pick Konsta Helenius to his three-year, entry-level contract, per a team release.

Sabres re-sign defenseman coming off career-best season

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Matthew Savoie News / The Hockey Writers / July 6

What Does the Matt Savoie Trade Mean for the Buffalo Sabres?

The Buffalo Sabres have the longest ongoing playoff drought in the NHL at 13 years, and in their continued effort to end that, on July 5, they traded their top prospect Matt Savoie to the Edmonton Oilers in exchange for Ryan McLeod and Tyler Tullio.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / July 6

Sabres News & Rumors: Savoie, McLeod, Jokiharju & More

In this edition of the Buffalo Sabres News & Rumors, we look at the eventful day that was July 5. The Sabres traded star prospect Matthew Savoie to the Edmonton Oilers, brought in Ryan McLeod and Tyler Tullio, re-signed Henri Jokiharju, and a pair of restricted free agents filed for arbitration.

Buffalo Sabres News / Two in the Box / July 6

Sabres Fill Key Need with Ryan McLeod

Statements like ‘the time is now” didn’t exactly jive with Kevyn Adams’ early work in the offseason. The Sabres were quiet at the draft, trading back in

NHL News / Buffalo Hockey Now / July 5

Evaluating Newest Sabres Forward Ryan McLeod

The Buffalo Sabres announced Friday that they traded top-tier prospect Matthew Savoie to the Edmonton Oilers in exchange for center Ryan McLeod and forward prospect Tyler Tullio.

NHL News / Inside The Rink / July 5

Ryan McLeod Dealt To Buffalo For Matthew Savoie

On Friday afternoon, the Edmonton Oilers traded forward Ryan McLeod to the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for prospect forward Matthew Savoie. Edmonton also added their own prospect, Tyler Tulio, to the transaction.

Henri Jokiharju News / Daily Faceoff / July 5

Buffalo Sabres re-sign Henri Jokiharju to one-year, $3.1 million contract

The Buffalo Sabres announced Friday the team has re-signed defenseman Henri Jokiharju to a one-year contract worth $3.1 million. The 25-year-old blueliner led all Sabres’ defensemen with a plus-14 rating last season.

Matthew Savoie News / Field Level Media / July 5

Oilers acquire F Matthew Savoie from Sabres

The Buffalo Sabres traded former top-10 draft pick Matthew Savoie to the Edmonton Oilers for forward Ryan McLeod and forward prospect Tyler Tullio on Friday.

Henri Jokiharju News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 5

Sabres re-sign defenseman coming off career-best season

Rather than wait for an arbitrator to sort out his next contract, the Buffalo Sabres, and Henri Jokiharju have agreed to a one-year, $3.1M contract.

Oilers acquire F Matthew Savoie from Sabres

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Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Now / July 4

Biggest Stock Risers from Sabres Development Camp

Buffalo Sabres development camp concluded today with the three-on-three tournament, putting a cap on an overshadowed but fun week for the prospects. Without the household prospect names in the Sabres organization like Matthew Savoie, Noah Ostlund, Jiri Kulich, and Isak Rosen, the opportunity was there for lesser-known prospects to stand out.