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As beloved Bills coach Marv Levy turns 100, former players reflect on how he changed them The Pro Football Hall of Fame will honor the coaching legend this weekend.

As beloved Bills coach Marv Levy turns 100 this weekend, former players reflect on how he changed them:

It depends a little bit on who ends up in the AHL, but still roughly $5 million with 23 players under contract.

The Buffalo Sabres signed G Devon Levi to a two-year contract with an AAV of $812,500. The team has now signed all of its RFAs.

What’s the latest on Buffalo Sabres’ arena lease, upgrades and season tickets? Erie County executive Mark Poloncarz and Sabres COO Pete Guelli spoke to reporters Wednesday at KeyBank Center.

What’s the latest on the Sabres’ arena lease, potential arena upgrades and season ticket sales? We got a bit of info on those topics when Pete Guelli and Mark Poloncarz spoke down at the arena today

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Pete Guelli said the Sabres currently have about 9,000 season tickets. He expects them to be around that number for the start of the season. He said long term 12,000 is a healthier target.

The Sabres will also have KeyBank as the helmet sponsor for its away helmets this season. Sabres owner Terry Pegula is modeling said helmet.

The Buffalo Sabres announced a 10-year extension of the arena’s naming rights deal with KeyBank. The contract is set to begin in 2026-27 and will keep the KeyBank Center name in place through the 2035-36 season.

The Sabres signed defenseman Conor Timmins to a two-year contract with an AAV of $2.2 million.

What the Buffalo Sabres are getting in Josh Doan: ‘He’s a winner’ The Sabres have talked about the need to change their culture, and Doan is the type of person who can help lead that change.

What are the Sabres getting in Josh Doan? I asked some people who know him well.

“I get goosebumps just talking about him. I’m 57 and here’s a 23-year-old who is a role model to me. I want to replicate how he treats people.”

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The Sabres signed forward Jake Leschyshyn to a one-year, two-way contract.e had 24 points in the AHL last season.

Sabres 2025-26 schedule: Opportunity for a hot start at home, plus more takeaways Here’s a full look at the schedule with notes on some highlights of the Sabres’ slate this season.

The Sabres' schedule is here. Some quick takeaways on the schedule Buffalo has as it tries to stop the drought at 14 seasons: www.nytimes.com/athl...

With Bowen Byram signed, has Kevyn Adams done enough to improve Sabres? It appears the bulk of Buffalo's offseason work is done, but Adams still has a chance to do more to this roster.

Now that Bowen Byram is signed, is Kevyn Adams' offseason plan complete? Has he done enough? Thoughts on where things stand with Buffalo in mid July

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

Sabres, Bowen Byram agree to 2-year extension with $6.25 million cap hit The Sabres have avoided arbitration with defenseman Bowen Byram, who was a restricted free agent.

The Buffalo Sabres signed Bowen Byram to a two-year contract worth $6.25 million per year. What it means for their lineup and salary cap situation. There is still cap space to spend. Will the Sabres spend it?

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Next contracts for Sabres’ Benson and Kesselring? Remaining free-agent targets? Mailbag The NHL offseason is slowing down, and the Sabres are in a holding pattern with some work still to do.

A Monday Sabres mailbag for you. Took an early look at what Zach Benson, Michael Kesselring and Josh Doan's next contracts could look like. Plus some free agents still available and more odds and ends from Buffalo's offseason

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Can the NFL overcome Trump’s anti-Canada rhetoric? The Bills are banking on it For the Bills, growing their fan base and corporate foundation in Southern Ontario can keep them viable long after Josh Allen retires.

Three months ago, I started visiting Bills Backers bars around the Golden Horseshoe – from Fort Erie to Toronto – to ask Canadians how American politics are affecting their fandom.

Plus, five execs from the NFL’s border markets, politicians and analysts from both countries about the growing divide.

What does the Buffalo Sabres’ signing of Alex Lyon mean for Devon Levi? The Sabres' goaltending needs to be better if they have any hope of competing in 2025-26.

What will the Buffalo Sabres' signing of Alex Lyon mean for Devon Levi?

“I don’t think it hurts having more reps at the minor league level."


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Live Q&A with Buffalo Sabres reporter Matthew Fairburn on Wednesday at noon ET Matthew Fairburn will answer subscribers’ questions about the Sabres during a live Q&A from noon to 1 p.m. ET on Wednesday.

Having a live Q&A over at The Athletic at noon eastern. Grab your lunch and bring your Sabres questions: www.nytimes.com/athl...

Baker Fairburn Hockey Show 7/7/25 Kris Baker and The Athletic's Matthew Fairburn discuss everything Buffalo Sabres.

It's a lunchtime edition of the Baker Fairburn Hockey Show coming up at the bottom of the hour following the Sabres' decision to take Bo Byram to team elected salary arbitration @matthewfairburn.bsky.social :
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Sabres elect arbitration with Bowen Byram: Why now and what it means for both sides Byram didn't file for player-elected salary arbitration by Saturday's deadline but the team filing means he has some control over the award.

The Sabres elected for salary arbitration with Bowen Byram. What it means for both sides and why it makes sense for Buffalo

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According to the NHLPA Sabres defenseman Conor Timmins elected for salary arbitration. Bowen Byram was not on the list of players who elected for salary arbitration.

What we saw and heard from Sabres prospects at development camp In 2025, development camp had a much different feel than past years for the Sabres.

Emptying the notebook from Sabres development camp. What we saw and heard from Buffalo’s prospects this week: www.nytimes.com/athl...

Sabres thoughts: The Bowen Byram situation could define Kevyn Adams’ summer Too many recent offseasons have been defined by the players that left the Sabres. Can Adams change the narrative?

It feels like the Bowen Byram situation is going to define Kevyn Adams’ summer. That and other Sabres thoughts after Adams’ latest media availability: www.nytimes.com/athl...

A few of you have asked, got some clarity: The Sabres no longer hold the rights to 2021 third-round pick Stiven Sardarian. He was a point per game player at Michigan Tech last season.

Sabres will match any Bowen Byram offer sheet, says GM Kevyn Adams Adams said Wednesday the Sabres are prepared to match any offer sheet Byram would sign.

The Sabres are going to match any Bowen Byram offer sheet, according to Kevyn Adams. Where things stand with Buffalo’s restricted free agent

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Sabres GM Kevyn Adams said the Sabres are prepared to match an offer sheet for Bowen Byram.

The Sabres officially signed Justin Danforth to a two-year contract with a $1.8M AAV.

Sabres free agency: Alex Lyon, Justin Danforth, Jacob Bernard-Docker and other moves Here's a rundown of what Buffalo got accomplished on July 1 and what work is left to be done.

A roundup of the day that was in free agency for the Sabres. Thoughts on Alex Lyon, Justin Danforth, Ryan McLeod's extension, Jacob Bernard-Docker getting away and more:

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Sabres sign Ryan McLeod to 4-year, $20 million contract extension McLeod had a career season with 20 goals and 53 points playing a middle-six role for the Sabres.

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