5-year, $23,750,000 contract with the Buffalo Sabres. 5 team no trade list Yr 3-5. Expires 2029 (UFA).
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2024-07-24T23:59:00.000Z
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Buffalo has signed Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen to a five-year, $23.75 million contract extension ($4,750,000 AAV).
Buffalo solified its goaltending for years to come after it signed Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen to a five-year, $23.75 million contract extension ($4,750,000 AAV). The 25-year-old was drafted by Buffalo in the 2nd round of the 2017 NHL Draft (54th overall) and set career highs in wins (27), appearances (54) and GAA (2.57) in 2023-24 as Buffalo's starter.
2-year, $2,700,000 contract with the Buffalo Sabres. Expires 2026 (UFA).
Source:2024-07-23T23:59:00.000Z
Buffalo has signed Beck Malenstyn to a two-year, $2.7 million contract ($1,300,000 AAV).
Buffalo acquired Beck Malenstyn's rights on June 29th in a trade with Washington for a 2024 second-round pick and have signed the 26-year-old forward to a two-year, $2.7 million contract ($1,300,000 AAV). The left-winger is entering just his second full NHL season after playing in only 24 games in his first three years in the NHL before completing 81 games played in 2023-24. He set career highs last season in all statistical categories with six goals, 21 points, 25 PIMs and 98 SOG.
3-year, $2,850,000 contract with the Buffalo Sabres. Expires 2027 (RFA).
Source:2024-07-08T23:59:00.000Z
The Sabres have signed Konsta Helenius to a three-year entry-level contract.
Helenius was selected with the No.14 overall pick in the 2024 NHL Draft after posting 36 points (14G / 22A) in 51 games with Jukurit Mikkeli (Liiga). He also represented Finland at the World Juniors, registering two points (1G / 1A) in seven games. Expect the 18-year-old to remain in Finland to start the 2024-25 season.
Colorado signed Jason Polin to a one-year contract, two-way contract.
Los Angeles has signed Caleb Jones to a one-year, two-way contract.
Jones spent 2023-24 with the Colorado Avalanche and has earned himself a one-year, two-way contract with Los Angeles on Friday. The 27-year-old defensemen is the younger brother of Columbus' Seth Jones and added five assists in 25 games to his 14 goals and 55 career points that he has amassed over five seasons prior to 2023-24.
The Sabres have acquired Ryan McLeod and Tyler Tullio from the Oilers for Matthew Savoie.
McLeod settled in on the Oilers third line and penalty kill during the 2024 season. The 24-year-old centre had career-highs in goals (12), assists (18) and points (30) but became expendable this offseason when the Oilers signed Viktor Arvidsson, Jeff Skinner, Adam Henrique, Mattias Janmark, Connor Brown and Corey Perry. In Buffalo, he should serve as their No.3 centre and provide the Sabres with additional speed and penalty-killing prowess.
Anaheim has signed Carson Meyer to a one-year, two-way contract.
Anaheim added to its bottom six on Wednesday as they added Carson Meyer on a one-year, two-way contract. The 26-year-old had spent the last three seasons with the Blue Jackets after being drafted by them in the 2017 sixth round (179th overall). In 2023-24, he appeared in 14 games with Columbus, scoring a goal, two points, two PIMs and a -2 plus/minus.
3-year, $3,000,000 contract with the New York Rangers. Expires 2027 (UFA).
Source:2024-07-01T23:59:00.000Z
The Sabres have signed Dennis Gilbert to a one-year contract worth $825K.
Buffalo added to their defensive depth on Monday after adding veteran Dennis Gilbert to a one-year, $825,000 contract. The 27-year-old reached a career-high in games played (34) in 2023-24 and had a goal, seven points, and 16 PIMs while averaging 12:17 TOI/GP.
The Penguins have signed Matt Grzelcyk to a one-year deal worth $2.75 million
After eight seasons with Boston, Matt Grzelcyk will join Pittsburgh on a one-year deal worth $2,750,000 AAV. The 30-year-old defensemen appeared in 63 games in 2023-24 and had two goals, 13 points, and 37 PIMs while averaging 17:36 TOI/GP.
The Sabres have signed Jason Zucker to a one-year deal worth $5.0 million.
Zucker spent 2023-24 between Arizona and Nashville but earned himself a one-year deal worth $5 million with the Buffalo Sabres. The 32-year-old will join his fifth NHL team in his 14th season after putting up 14 goals, 32 points, and 81 PIMs in 69 games between the Coyotes and Predators.
The Rangers are signing Sam Carrick to a three-year deal worth $3.0M ($1.0M AAV).
Carrick is a fourth-line penalty killing centre who will help replace Barclay Goodrow in New York. He won't provide a lot of offence but scored double-digit goals for the second time in his career this past season.
The Sabres have acquired Beck Malenstyn from the Capitals for the No.43 overall pick in the 2024 NHL Draft.
Buffalo made the first splash of Saturday as they acquired left-winger Beck Malenstyn from Washington for the 43rd overall draft pick. The 26-year-old appeared in 81 games with Washington in 2023-24 and had six goals, 21 points, 98 SOG and 25 PIMs.
Norris (shoulder) is expected to be ready for training camp.
Norris had successful shoulder surgery in March, but Senators GM Steve Staios expects him to be ready for training camp in the fall. Norris has appeared in just 58 games over the last two seasons, posting 18 goals and 15 assists (33 points).
2-year, $1,550,000 contract with the Utah Mammoth. $300K Guaranteed in Yr 1; $350K Guaranteed in Yr 2. Expires 2026 (UFA).
Source:2024-06-19T23:59:00.000Z
Utah has signed Matt Villalta to a two-year, two-way contract extension.
Utah solidified their goaltending depth on Wednesday as they signed goaltender Matt Villalta to a two-year, two-way contract extension. The 25-year-old spent the majority of his 2023-24 with Tucson (AHL) but made his NHL debut for two games with Arizona, going 0-1-0 with a 4.17 GAA and .828 SV%.
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Carrick will be scratched for Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final.