Jack Rathbone signed a two-year, two-way contract to return to the Sabres before hitting unrestricted free agency on Tuesday. The defenseman originally joined the organization on a one-year contract last summer, then went on to tally 23 points (6+17) in 63 games with Rochester.

The 2025 NHL draft included 224 prospects finding new homes, and the weekend included trades for Noah Dobson, Charlie Coyle and John Gibson. On Monday, a slew of re-signings, and the trade of Mitch Marner, took several big names off the free agent big board.