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PITTSBURGH – This is new for Sam Lafferty. In his previous four stops, the versatile Sabres newcomer was always one of the younger guys. He played his first NHL game barely five years ago.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Now / October 11

Only one goal from Alex Tuch lowers Sabres' individual grades versus Kings

The Buffalo Sabres cannot win games by scoring one goal a night, as head coach Lindy Ruff pointed out Thursday postgame. The team’s lack of production, despite numerous grade-A scoring chances, cost them a win against the Los Angeles Kings.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Now / August 29

Surprise Sabres Player Who Could Score 20 Goals This Season

The Buffalo Sabres may have added a 20-goal scorer this offseason, and it’s not who you may think. With the season projections starting to trickle in, one surprising name, Sam Lafferty, has an upside projection of 20 goals for the Sabres.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / July 5

Kiefer Sherwood was a hit against the Canucks in the playoffs, and now he can make hits for them

With dozens of contracts and more than a billion dollars thrown around on Free Agent Frenzy 2024, not everyone signed could be a household name. And that would be true of new Vancouver Canuck skater Kiefer Sherwood, signed to a two-year, $1.5 million AAV contract on Monday… …except that this is a name that Vancouver and its fans already know well.

Chicago Blackhawks News / On Tap Sports Net / July 1

Sam Lafferty, Taylor Raddysh Depart Blackhawks for New Destinations

Kyle Davidson made it very clear that the roster was going to look much different, especially at the forward positions. With only two players receiving qualifying offers from the Chicago Blackhawks, all others were destined for free agency.

NHL News / Buffalo Hockey Now / July 1

Reports: Sabres Sign Zucker, Lafferty in Free Agency

The Buffalo Sabres have signed forwards Jason Zucker and Sam Lafferty to short-term deals, per reports. Frank Seravalli of Daily Faceoff reported that the Sabres agreed to terms with Zucker on a one-year, $5 million contract.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / July 1

Ex-Canucks Ian Cole and Sam Lafferty sign with Utah and Buffalo

Just moments into free agency, there are now four former Vancouver Canucks that have signed with new teams. It was first reported that both Elias Lindholm and Nikita Zadorov will both be heading to the Boston Bruins.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / July 1

Buffalo Sabres sign forward Sam Lafferty to two-year contract

The Buffalo Sabres have signed unrestricted free agent forward Sam Lafferty to a two-year contract worth $2 million per season, according to multiple reports.

Buffalo Sabres News / Last Word On Sports / July 1

Sabres Ink Depth Forward to New Contract

Sam Lafferty will continue to annoy opponents in the NHL as he signs a new deal with the Buffalo Sabres. He is signing there for two years and will make $2 million per season.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / June 27

Blackhawks Acquire Mikeheyev & Lafferty From the Canucks

The Chicago Blackhawks announced that the team had acquired forwards Ilya Mikheyev, Sam Lafferty and a 2027 second-round pick from the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for a 2027 fourth-round pick.

Vancouver Canucks News / NHL Trade Talk / June 26

Canucks Deal Mikheyev, Lafferty to Blackhawks in Cap Space Trade

The Vancouver Canucks have announced a trade with the Chicago Blackhawks late Wednesday evening. The deal saw Vancouver acquire a fourth-round pick in the 2027 NHL Entry Draft in a cap dump transaction.

NHL News / Chicago Hockey Now / June 26

Blackhawks Acquire Ilya Mikheyev, Sam Lafferty and a 2nd Round Pick from Vancouver

The Blackhawks made their first trade of the offseason–but it wasn’t the earthshaking one everyone thought it would be. It also took a lot longer than expected but once Ilya Mikheyev waived his no-trade clause, the deal was consummated.

Vancouver Canucks News / Daily Faceoff / June 26

Vancouver Canucks trade Ilya Mikheyev, Sam Lafferty to Chicago Blackhawks

According to Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli, the Vancouver Canucks and Chicago Blackhawks have agreed to a trade that will see Ilya Mikheyev, the rights to pending unrestricted free agent Sam Lafferty and a 2025 second-round pick end up in Chicago.

Vancouver Canucks News / Oilersnation / June 26

NHL Notebook: Canucks have deal in place to send Mikheyev, Lafferty to Blackhawks

The Canucks and Chicago Blackhawks have a deal in place to allow Vancouver to clear some cap space. The deal, according to Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli, would see the Canucks move Ilya Mikeyev, pending unrestricted free agent Sam Lafferty, and a second-round pick to the Blackhawks for a fourth round pick.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 26

Blackhawks expected to acquire two players in trade with Canucks

The deal will shed $4.75M off the books for the Canucks as they look to retain several pending free agents.

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Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / June 1

Diminishing returns makes it unlikely Sam Lafferty returns for another season with the Year in review

It’s hard to know exactly where things went wrong for Sam Lafferty this season. But make no mistake, they definitely went wrong. How else do you explain a player that had nine goals, 18 points and was +15 in the first half of the season but struggled mightily over the second half to the point he was a healthy scratch for a couple of playoff games?

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / January 19

Coyotes forward Liam O’Brien fined $2,018.23 for roughing Vancouver’s Sam Lafferty

Arizona Coyotes forward Liam O’Brien has been fined $2,018.23, the maximum allowable under the NHL’s collective bargaining agreement with the NHLPA, for roughing Vancouver Canucks forward Sam Lafferty on Thursday night.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / December 17

Did the Maple Leafs Make a Mistake Trading Sam Lafferty?

The Toronto Maple Leafs traded forward Sam Lafferty to the Vancouver Canucks for a fifth-round pick in 2024 back on Oct. 8, 2023. It was a trade to clear cap space and while it made sense on paper, the Leafs might be looking back and wondering if it was the right decision.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / November 26

Vancouver Canucks 3 stars of the week: Sam Lafferty continues to exceed expectations

The Vancouver Canucks were tasked with yet another gruelling week, facing four games in six nights and a back-to-back, to boot. Luckily, they were scheduled to face the bottom-dwelling San Jose Sharks twice and a mediocre Seattle Kraken team.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / October 9, 2023

What the Vancouver Canucks are getting in Sam Lafferty

Sometimes all you can do is Lafferty. Just days after rumours circulated about the Canucks working the phones to make a late-preseason trade, Patrik Allvin got his man in forward Sam Lafferty from the Toronto Maple Leafs in exchange for a 2024 fifth-round pick.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / October 8, 2023

How Sam Lafferty Became Expendable for the Maple Leafs

The Toronto Maple Leafs traded forward Sam Lafferty on Sunday, leaving the fan base in a slight state of shock and confusion. The move, aimed at saving cap space, has raised questions among fans about Lafferty’s sudden expendability.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 8, 2023

Canucks acquire veteran forward from Maple Leafs

The Vancouver Canucks acquired forward Sam Lafferty, sending a 2024 fifth-round pick to the Toronto Maple Leafs in return.

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Flames announce leadership group for upcoming season

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / May 13, 2023

The Draft, the lottery, and what’s next for the Leafs and Sam Lafferty: Leaflets

Let’s start off by saying that this was written before Game 5. I have no idea if the Leafs won or lost and am sitting at a campsite without wifi and lacking the means to edit this post to reflect to properly get a read on the emotions of Leafs fans following the outcome, either positive or negative.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 23, 2023

Maple Leafs winger fined for cross-checking

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Toronto Maple Leafs on SI / April 17, 2023

Maple Leafs’ Sam Lafferty Returns With First-Time Dad Energy and is Fully Healthy for the Playoffs

Sam Lafferty is on cloud nine after becoming a dad for the first time. The Toronto Maple Leafs forward flew to Arizona to be with his wife Madison last week.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / April 1, 2023

Resting Leafs, the importance of home ice, and what’s up with Sam Lafferty: Leaflets

Today marks my first Leaflets in several years as a contributor to The Leafs Nation rather than as the Managing Editor. The change probably doesn’t mean

Chicago Blackhawks News / On Tap Sports Net / February 25, 2023

Blackhawks: Sam Lafferty Won't Play Saturday for Trade-Related Reasons

As the trade deadline approaches, it appears Sam Lafferty is on his way to a new team. The forward will sit on Saturday night due to "trade-related reasons." As the trade deadline approaches, many players are being held out of games.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Daily Faceoff / February 4, 2023

Blackhawks have mined a deadline-day diamond in the rough in Sam Lafferty

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NHL News / On Tap Sports Net / February 3, 2023

A Former Blackhawk Finds A Strome

After splitting time with the Arizona Coyotes and Chicago Blackhawks to begin his career, it appears former Blackhawks center Dylan Strome has found his home.