The Sabres officially signed defenseman Gavin McCarthy to a three-year, entry-level contract on Tuesday. The 20-year-old 2023 third-round pick and former Junior Sabre is turning pro following a productive junior season as captain of Boston University, where he tallied 21 points and a +12 rating. As part of the move, McCarthy is slated to join the Rochester Americans to finish out the season.Read More

LAS VEGAS — History is on the line tonight at T-Mobile Arena. As the Buffalo Sabres (41-20-6) open a crucial four-game trek through the Pacific Division, they carry a 10-game road point streak (9-0-1) that matches the franchise’s all-time best marks set in 1983-84 and 2006-07. A single point tonight against the Vegas Golden Knights (31-22-14) would set a new gold standard for the “Blue and Gold.” But it won’t be easy. While Buffalo leads the NHL in wins (30) and points (62) since December 9th, they face a Vegas squad that has outscored opponents 10-2 over their last two games and welcomed back captain Mark Stone to an already lethal lineup. The “Tuch Watch” and Lineup Shifts The biggest story at morning skate was the absence of Alex Tuch. After a heroic shootout winner against Toronto on Saturday, Tuch was missing from the ice this morning. While Lindy Ruff has not officially ruled him out, his status is the...Read More