Buffalo Sabres 2024 Free Agent Tracker

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June 30th

Sabres extend qualifying offers to 4 players

The Sabers extended qualifying offers to forwards Peyton Krebs and Beck Malenstyn, defenseman Henri Jokiharju and goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen. All four players can either accept qualifying offers or continue to negotiate new contracts with the team. Learn more.

Sabres buy out Jeff Skinner’s contract

The Sabers have bought out the remaining three years of forward Jeff Skinner’s contract. The move provided the organization with additional cap space on the eve of free agency. Learn more.

June 29

Sabers acquire Beck Malenstyn from Capitals

Buffalo acquired the physical 6-foot-3 winger on the morning of Day 2 of the NHL Draft in exchange for a second-round pick. The 26-year-old played 81 games for Washington last season in a primarily defensive role, ranking fifth among NHL forwards in penalty kills on the ice and first on the Capitals in hits. Learn more.

June 28

Sabres re-sign Kale Clague to one-year contract

The 26-year-old returns for a third season with the organization after ranking second among Rochester defensemen with 20 assists last season. He has played three games with Buffalo in 2023-24. Learn more.