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Independent media company covering the Buffalo Sabres
Happy Birthday to the greatest of all time 🐐 You're forever missed, RJ.

The Sabres have signed 2025 first round pick Radim Mrtka to a three-year entry-level contract.

BREAKING: The Sabres are closing in on a two-year, $6.25M AAV contract extension with Bo Byram 😳 (@FriedgeHNIC)

Bo Byram can no longer receive an offer sheet
Buffalo elected salary arbitration with Bowen Byram Utah with Jack McBain
ONE YEAR AGO: Savoie for McLeod. How do you feel about this trade a year later?

Something to keep an eye on
The Blues have been “trying hard” to get Bowen Byram from Buffalo, according to a league source. There’s still a possibility that Byram gets an offer sheet. #stlblues
The Sabres have signed Ryan McLeod to a 4-year contract extension with a $5M AAV. Nice deal.

Sabres make the Alex Lyon signing official: 2 years x $1.5M AAV.

Shoutout to Ray for rocking the TCB lid 🫡⚔️
🚨 Breaking News 🚨We are thrilled to announce that Buffalo RB, @Ray_Davis07, has officially joined the #TeamWHPod as @BradleyGelber’s co-host for the upcoming season. The first episode of season 4 drops this week! Stay tuned 👏🏈🎙 #TeamWestHerr
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Things are percolating around Sabres Dman Bowen Byram. Trade conversations are happening with Calgary, Vegas, LA, St Louis among those interested. Also hearing an offer sheet on Byram is being contemplated.
Shock the world, Kevyn.
Per @TSNBobMcKenzie, Nikolaj Ehlers isn't expected to sign with a team today. There will be a ton of suitors for Ehlers. so no rush for the elite winger to make a decision.
The Sabres have traded Sam Lafferty to Chicago for a 2026 6th round pick.

The Sabres are expected to sign goaltender Alex Lyon, per Elliotte Friedman. The 32-year-old had a 2.81 GAA and .896 SV% in 30 games with Detroit last season. He's averaged a .906 SV% over the last 4 seasons.
