Jump to content

2024–25 Buffalo Sabres season

Add links
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

2024–25 Buffalo Sabres
DivisionAtlantic
ConferenceEastern
2024–25 record1–3–0
Home record1–2–0
Road record0–1–0
Goals for8
Goals against12
Team information
General managerKevyn Adams
CoachLindy Ruff
CaptainRasmus Dahlin
Alternate captainsDylan Cozens
Mattias Samuelsson
Tage Thompson
Alex Tuch
ArenaKeyBank Center
Minor league affiliate(s)Rochester Americans (AHL)
Jacksonville Icemen (ECHL)
Team leaders
GoalsOwen Power
Tage Thompson
Alex Tuch (1)
AssistsFour players tied (1)
PointsAlex Tuch (2)
Penalty minutesJason Zucker (12)
Plus/minusEight players tied (0)
Goals against averageUkko-Pekka Luukkonen (2.56)
← 2023–24
  →

The 2024–25 Buffalo Sabres season is the 55th season of play for the Sabres in the National Hockey League (NHL). The Sabres will attempt to return to the playoffs for the first time since 2011 and end the longest playoff drought in NHL history.

Standings

[edit]

Divisional standings

[edit]
Atlantic Division
Pos Team
 GP W L OTL RW GF GA GD Pts
1 Ottawa Senators 1 1 0 0 1 3 1 +2 2
2 Toronto Maple Leafs 2 1 1 0 1 4 3 +1 2
3 Boston Bruins 2 1 1 0 1 10 10 0 2
4 Florida Panthers 2 1 1 0 1 7 7 0 2
5 Montreal Canadiens 2 1 1 0 1 5 6 −1 2
6 Tampa Bay Lightning 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
7 Detroit Red Wings 1 0 1 0 0 3 6 −3 0
8 Buffalo Sabres 3 0 3 0 0 3 10 −7 0
Updated to game(s) played on October 10, 2024. Source: National Hockey League[1]
Rules for classification: 1) Fewer number of games played (GP, only during regular season); 2) Greater number of regulation wins (RW); 3) Greater number of wins in regulation and overtime, excluding shootout wins (ROW); 4) Greater number of total wins, including shootouts (W); 5) Greater number of points earned in head-to-head play; if teams played an uneven number of head-to-head games, the result of the first game on the home ice of the team with the extra home game is discarded; 6) Greater goal differential (GD); 7) Greater number of goals scored (GF)

Conference standings

[edit]
Eastern Conference Wild Card
Pos Div Team
 GP W L OTL RW GF GA GD Pts
1 AT Florida Panthers 2 1 1 0 1 7 7 0 2
2 AT Montreal Canadiens 2 1 1 0 1 5 6 −1 2
3 ME New York Islanders 1 0 0 1 0 4 5 −1 1
4 ME Carolina Hurricanes 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
5 ME Philadelphia Flyers 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
6 AT Tampa Bay Lightning 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
7 ME Washington Capitals 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8 ME Columbus Blue Jackets 1 0 1 0 0 2 3 −1 0
9 AT Detroit Red Wings 1 0 1 0 0 3 6 −3 0
10 AT Buffalo Sabres 3 0 3 0 0 3 10 −7 0
Updated to game(s) played on October 10, 2024. Source: National Hockey League[2]
Rules for classification: 1) Fewer number of games played (GP, only during regular season); 2) Greater number of regulation wins (RW); 3) Greater number of wins in regulation and overtime, excluding shootout wins (ROW); 4) Greater number of total wins, including shootouts (W); 5) Greater number of points earned in head-to-head play; if teams played an uneven number of head-to-head games, the result of the first game on the home ice of the team with the extra home game is discarded; 6) Greater goal differential (GD); 7) Greater number of goals scored (GF)

Preseason

[edit]

The preseason schedule was published on June 24, 2024.[3]

Regular season

[edit]

The regular season schedule was published on July 2, 2024.

2024–25 game log
October: 0–3–0 (Home: 0–2–0; Road: 0–1–0)
# Date Visitor Score Home OT Decision Attendance Record Pts Recap
1[A] October 4 New Jersey 4–1 Buffalo Luukkonen 16,913 0–1–0 0 [11]
2[A] October 5 Buffalo 1–3 New Jersey Levi 16,722 0–2–0 0 [12]
3 October 10 Los Angeles 3–1 Buffalo Luukkonen 19,070 0–3–0 0 [13]
4 October 12 Florida – Buffalo
5 October 16 Buffalo – Pittsburgh
6 October 17 Buffalo – Columbus
7 October 19 Buffalo – Chicago
8 October 22 Dallas – Buffalo
9 October 26 Detroit – Buffalo
10 October 28 Florida – Buffalo

Legend:   Win (2 points)   Loss (0 points)   Overtime/shootout loss (1 point)
Notes:
A Game played at O2 Arena in Prague, Czech Republic

Roster

[edit]

Updated October 7, 2024[14][15]

No. Nat Player Pos S/G Age Acquired Birthplace
96 Canada Nicolas Aube-Kubel RW R 28 2024 Slave Lake, Alberta
9 Canada Zach Benson LW L 19 2023 Langley, British Columbia
78 Canada Jacob Bryson D L 26 2017 London, Ontario
4 Canada Bowen Byram D L 23 2024 Cranbrook, British Columbia
38 Canada Kale Clague D L 26 2022 Regina, Saskatchewan
75 United States Connor Clifton D R 29 2023 Long Branch, New Jersey
24 Canada Dylan Cozens (A) C R 23 2019 Whitehorse, Yukon
26 Sweden Rasmus Dahlin (C) D L 24 2018 Trollhättan, Sweden
8 United States Dennis Gilbert D L 27 2024 Buffalo, New York
12 United States Jordan Greenway LW L 27 2023 Canton, New York
10 Finland Henri Jokiharju D R 25 2019 Oulu, Finland
19 Canada Peyton Krebs C L 23 2021 Okotoks, Alberta
20 Czech Republic Jiri Kulich C L 20 2022 Kadaň, Czech Republic
81 United States Sam Lafferty C R 29 2024 Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania
27 Canada Devon Levi G L 22 2021 Dollard-des-Ormeaux, Quebec
1 Finland Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen G L 25 2017 Espoo, Finland
29 Canada Beck Malenstyn LW L 26 2024 Delta, British Columbia
71 Canada Ryan McLeod C L 25 2024 Mississauga, Ontario
77 Germany JJ Peterka LW L 22 2020 Munich, Germany
25 Canada Owen Power D L 21 2021 Mississauga, Ontario
22 Canada Jack Quinn RW R 23 2020 Ottawa, Ontario
13 Czech Republic Lukas Rousek LW L 25 2019 Ostrov nad Ohri, Czech Republic
23 United States Mattias Samuelsson (A) D L 24 2018 Voorhees, New Jersey
72 United States Tage Thompson (A) C R 26 2018 Phoenix, Arizona
89 United States Alex Tuch (A) RW R 28 2021 Syracuse, New York
17 United States Jason Zucker LW L 32 2024 Newport Beach, California


Transactions

[edit]

The Sabres have been involved in the following transactions during the 2024–25 season.

Key:  †  Contract is entry-level.
 ‡  Contract initially takes effect in the 2025–26 season.

Trades

[edit]
Date Details Ref
June 29, 2024 (2024-06-29) To Washington Capitals
2nd-round pick in 2024 		To Buffalo Sabres
Beck Malenstyn 		[16]
July 5, 2024 (2024-07-05) To Edmonton Oilers
Matthew Savoie 		To Buffalo Sabres
Ryan McLeod
Tyler Tullio 		[17]

Players acquired

[edit]
Date Player Former team Term Via Ref
July 1, 2024 (2024-07-01) Nicolas Aube-Kubel Washington Capitals 1-year Free agency [18]
Josh Dunne Columbus Blue Jackets 2-year Free agency [19]
Dennis Gilbert Calgary Flames 1-year Free agency [20]
Sam Lafferty Vancouver Canucks 2-year Free agency [21]
Jack Rathbone Pittsburgh Penguins 1-year Free agency [19]
Felix Sandstrom Philadelphia Flyers 1-year Free agency [19]
Jason Zucker Nashville Predators 1-year Free agency [22]
July 2, 2024 (2024-07-02) Colton Poolman Calgary Flames 1-year Free agency [23]
James Reimer Detroit Red Wings 1-year Free agency [24]

Players lost

[edit]
Date Player New team Term Via Ref
June 30, 2024 (2024-06-30) Jeff Skinner Edmonton Oilers 1-year Buyout [25][26]
July 1, 2024 (2024-07-01) Brandon Biro Seattle Kraken 1-year Free agency [27]
Joseph Cecconi Minnesota Wild 1-year Free agency [28]
Eric Comrie Winnipeg Jets 2-year Free agency [29]
Jeremy Davies Ottawa Senators 1-year Free agency [30]
Zemgus Girgensons Tampa Bay Lightning 3-year Free agency [31]
Tyson Jost Carolina Hurricanes 1-year Free agency [32]
Eric Robinson Carolina Hurricanes 1-year Free agency [33]
July 2, 2024 (2024-07-02) Victor Olofsson Vegas Golden Knights 1-year Free agency [34]
July 3, 2024 (2024-07-03) Riley Stillman Carolina Hurricanes 1-year Free agency [35]
October 7, 2024 (2024-10-07) James Reimer Anaheim Ducks Waivers [36]

Signings

[edit]
Date Player Term Ref
June 28, 2024 (2024-06-28) Kale Clague 1-year [37]
July 1, 2024 (2024-07-01) Jacob Bryson 1-year [38]
Mason Jobst 1-year [39]
Brett Murray 1-year [39]
July 5, 2024 (2024-07-05) Henri Jokiharju 1-year [40]
July 8, 2024 (2024-07-08) Konsta Helenius 3-year† [41]
July 23, 2024 (2024-07-23) Beck Malenstyn 2-year [42]
July 24, 2024 (2024-07-24) Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen 5-year [43]
September 17, 2024 (2024-09-17) Peyton Krebs 2-year [44]

Draft picks

[edit]
See also: List of Buffalo Sabres draft picks

Below are the Buffalo Sabres selections at the 2024 NHL entry draft, which was held on June 28 and 29, 2024, at Sphere in Paradise, Nevada.

Round # Player Pos Nationality College/Junior/Club team (League)
1 14 Konsta Helenius C  Finland Mikkelin Jukurit (Liiga)
2 42 Adam Kleber D  United States Lincoln Stars (USHL)
3 71 Brodie Ziemer RW  United States U.S. NTDP (USHL)
4 108 Luke Osburn D  United States Youngstown Phantoms (USHL)
4 123 Simon-Pier Brunet D  Canada Drummondville Voltigeurs (QMJHL)
6 172 Patrick Geary D  United States Michigan State Spartans (Big Ten)
7 204 Vasili Zelenov RW  Russia Red Bull Hockey Juniors (AlpsHL)
7 219 Ryerson Leenders G  Canada Mississauga Steelheads (OHL)

References

[edit]
  1. ^ "NHL Hockey Standings". NHL.com. National Hockey League.
  2. ^ "NHL Hockey Standings". NHL.com. National Hockey League.
  3. ^ LaBarber, Jourdon (June 24, 2024). "Sabres announce 2024-25 preseason schedule". NHL.com. Retrieved June 30, 2024.
  4. ^ "Buffalo Sabres - Pittsburgh Penguins - September 21, 2024". NHL.com. September 21, 2024. Retrieved September 24, 2024.
  5. ^ "Buffalo Sabres - Columbus Blue Jackets - September 23, 2024". NHL.com. September 24, 2024. Retrieved September 24, 2024.
  6. ^ "Buffalo Sabres - Pittsburgh Penguins - September 24, 2024". NHL.com. September 24, 2024. Retrieved September 26, 2024.
  7. ^ "Buffalo Sabres - Ottawa Senators - September 26, 2024". NHL.com. September 26, 2024. Retrieved September 27, 2024.
  8. ^ "Buffalo Sabres - EHC Red Bull München - September 27, 2024". NHL.com. September 27, 2024. Retrieved September 27, 2024.
  9. ^ "Buffalo Sabres - Columbus Blue Jackets - September 28, 2024". NHL.com. September 28, 2024. Retrieved September 28, 2024.
  10. ^ "Buffalo Sabres - Detroit Red Wings - September 30, 2024". NHL.com. September 30, 2024. Retrieved October 1, 2024.
  11. ^ "Buffalo Sabres - New Jersey Devils - Oct 4, 2024". NHL.com. October 4, 2024. Retrieved October 4, 2024.
  12. ^ "Buffalo Sabres - New Jersey Devils - October 5, 2024". NHL.com. October 5, 2024. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
  13. ^ "Los Angeles Kings - Buffalo Sabres - October 10, 2024". NHL.com. October 10, 2024. Retrieved October 10, 2024.
  14. ^ "Buffalo Sabres Roster". National Hockey League. Retrieved October 7, 2024.
  15. ^ "Buffalo Sabres Hockey Transactions". The Sports Network. Retrieved October 7, 2024.
  16. ^ "Sabres acquire Malenstyn from Capitals". NHL.com. Buffalo Sabres. June 29, 2024. Retrieved June 30, 2024.
  17. ^ "Sabres acquire forwards McLeod, Tullio from Oilers". NHL.com. Buffalo Sabres. July 5, 2024. Retrieved July 6, 2024.
  18. ^ "Sabres sign Aube-Kubel to 1-year contract". NHL.com. Buffalo Sabres. July 1, 2024. Retrieved July 3, 2024.
  19. ^ a b c "Sabres sign 5 players to 2-way contracts". NHL.com. Buffalo Sabres. July 1, 2024. Retrieved July 3, 2024.
  20. ^ "Buffalo native Gilbert joins Sabres on 1-year deal". NHL.com. Buffalo Sabres. July 1, 2024. Retrieved July 3, 2024.
  21. ^ "Lafferty joins Sabres on 2-year contract". NHL.com. Buffalo Sabres. July 1, 2024. Retrieved July 3, 2024.
  22. ^ "Sabres sign Zucker to 1-year contract". NHL.com. Buffalo Sabres. July 1, 2024. Retrieved July 3, 2024.
  23. ^ "Sabres sign Poolman to 1-year, 2-way deal". NHL.com. Buffalo Sabres. July 2, 2024. Retrieved July 3, 2024.
  24. ^ "Sabres sign Reimer to 1-year contract". NHL.com. Buffalo Sabres. July 2, 2024. Retrieved July 3, 2024.
  25. ^ "Sabres buy out Skinner's contract". NHL.com. Buffalo Sabres. June 30, 2024. Retrieved June 30, 2024.
  26. ^ "RELEASE: Oilers sign Jeff Skinner to one-year contract". NHL.com. Edmonton Oilers. July 1, 2024. Retrieved July 4, 2024.
  27. ^ "Seattle Kraken Agree to Terms with Five Free Agents". NHL.com. Seattle Kraken. July 1, 2024. Retrieved July 4, 2024.
  28. ^ "Minnesota Wild Agrees to Terms with Eight Players". NHL.com. Minnesota Wild. July 1, 2024. Retrieved July 4, 2024.
  29. ^ "Jets sign goaltender Eric Comrie to a two-year contract". NHL.com. Winnipeg Jets. July 1, 2024. Retrieved July 4, 2024.
  30. ^ "Davies signs with the Sens". NHL.com. Ottawa Senators. July 1, 2024. Retrieved July 4, 2024.
  31. ^ "Lightning sign F Zemgus Girgensons to a three-year contract". NHL.com. Tampa Bay Lightning. July 1, 2024. Retrieved July 4, 2024.
  32. ^ "Canes Sign Jost To One-Year Contract". NHL.com. Carolina Hurricanes. July 1, 2024. Retrieved July 4, 2024.
  33. ^ "Canes Sign Robinson To One-Year Contract". NHL.com. Carolina Hurricanes. July 1, 2024. Retrieved July 4, 2024.
  34. ^ "Vegas Golden Knights Sign Forward Victor Olofsson to One-Year Contract". NHL.com. Vegas Golden Knights. July 2, 2024. Retrieved July 4, 2024.
  35. ^ "Canes Sign Stillman To One-Year Contract". NHL.com. Vegas Golden Knights. July 3, 2024. Retrieved July 4, 2024.
  36. ^ "Ducks Claim Goaltender Reimer off Waivers from Buffalo". NHL.com. Anaheim Ducks. October 7, 2024. Retrieved October 8, 2024.
  37. ^ "Sabres re-sign Clague to 1-year deal". NHL.com. Buffalo Sabres. June 28, 2024. Retrieved June 30, 2024.
  38. ^ "Bryson returns to Sabres on 1-year deal". NHL.com. Buffalo Sabres. July 1, 2024. Retrieved July 5, 2024.
  39. ^ a b "Sabres sign 5 players to 2-way contracts". NHL.com. Buffalo Sabres. July 1, 2024. Retrieved July 24, 2024.
  40. ^ "Sabres re-sign Jokiharju to 1-year contract". NHL.com. Buffalo Sabres. July 5, 2024. Retrieved July 6, 2024.
  41. ^ "Sabres sign Helenius to 3-year, entry-level contract". NHL.com. Buffalo Sabres. July 8, 2024. Retrieved July 10, 2024.
  42. ^ "Sabres agree to terms with Malenstyn on 2-year contract". NHL.com. Buffalo Sabres. July 23, 2024. Retrieved July 24, 2024.
  43. ^ "Sabres agree to terms with Luukkonen on 5-year deal". NHL.com. Buffalo Sabres. July 24, 2024. Retrieved July 25, 2024.
  44. ^ "Sabres sign Krebs to 2-year contract". NHL.com. Buffalo Sabres. September 17, 2024. Retrieved October 1, 2024.
Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2024–25_Buffalo_Sabres_season&oldid=1250872920"