BUFFALO, NY. (WKBW) — The Buffalo Sabres have announced the free agent signing of former Calgary Flames' defenseman Dennis Gilbert who is a Western New York Native and St. Joe's Collegiate Institute alum.
Gilbert appeared in 34 games last season for the Flames and will add depth to the Buffalo Sabres' defense.
Before being acquired by Buffalo, Gilbert played in 82 career NHL games with Chicago, Colorado, and Calgary. From 2015 to 2018 He played at the University of Notre Dame, appearing in 116 total games during his time with the Fighting Irish.
Before that, he also played one season (2013-14) for the Buffalo Jr. Sabres of the OSHL.
NHL free agency kicked off at noon on Monday and the Sabres have made a handful of additions.
The team signed forward Jason Zucker to a one-year deal, forward Sam Lafferty to a two-year deal, forward Nicolas Aube-Kubel to a one-year deal and defenseman Jacob Bryson to a one-year deal.
Get sports director Matt Bove's take on the Zucker signing below.
