Steven Fogarty, C -Signed a one-year deal after spending parts of five seasons with the New York Rangers organization, for which he captained the AHL affiliate in Hartford in 2019-20.
Zemgus Girgensons, LW - Long-tenured Sabre returned on a three-year deal after scoring 12 goals in 69 games during his first season under coach Ralph Krueger.
Taylor Hall, LW - Former Hart Trophy winner joined the Sabres on a one-year deal, thanks in part to his relationship with Krueger and the prospect of skating alongside Eichel.
Curtis Lazar, C - Former first-round pick found a home in Buffalo last season, carving out a full-time role after beginning the campaign in Rochester and earning a Masterton Trophy nomination.
Casey Mittelstadt, C - First-round pick from 2017 split last season between Buffalo and Rochester, tallying 25 points (9+16) in 36 games with the Amerks.
Brett Murray, LW - Fourth-round pick from 2016 earned an AHL deal at training camp in 2019, then played well enough with Rochester to earn an entry-level contract this past offseason.
Andrew Oglevie, LW - Notre Dame product tied for the Amerks lead with 15 goals in 55 AHL games last season, his second as a pro.
Kyle Okposo, RW - Veteran forward found chemistry on the wing opposite Girgensons in 2019-20, earning praise for their tenacious, high-energy play.
Victor Olofsson, LW - Seventh-round pick completed his long path to the NHL last season, bursting onto the scene with 20 goals and 42 points during an injury-shortened campaign.
Sam Reinhart, RW - Forward tallied 50 points (22+28) in 69 games in 2019-20, skating primarily on a line with Eichel and Olofsson.