Buffalo Sabres

Skinner is projected for a top-line assignment flanking Jack Eichel to open the season, according to John Vogl of The Athletic Buffalo.

Veilleux has signed a one-year, minor-league deal with AHL Rochester.

Bogosian says he's recovered from season-ending hip surgery and will be ready to go for Buffalo's preseason activities, Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News reports. "I needed to get it fixed and we decided to be proactive about it because we knew it would be a long time," said the veteran blueliner. "There's never any great time for surgery, but I'm glad to have it done when I did. I'm having a great summer of training now."

The Hurricanes traded Skinner to the Sabres on Thursday in exchange for Cliff Pu, a 2019 second-round pick, a 2020 third-round pick and a 2020 sixth-round pick.

Luukkonen, drafted 54th overall by the Sabres at the 2017 NHL Entry Draft, will play for the Sudbury Wolves of the Ontario Hockey League this season, Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News reports.

Smith signed a one-year, two-way contract worth $874,125 with Buffalo on Monday.

O'Regan signed a one-year, two-way contract worth $874,125 with the Sabres on Sunday.

Baptiste inked a one-year, two-way deal with the Sabres on Saturday worth $788,000, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.

Malone signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Sabres worth $787,500 in the NHL on Thursday.