Olean Times Herald

'“That’s my identity as a player is puck protecting and (to) use my strengths and use my body,” Dunne said following Wednesday’s practice in KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Heavy game helping Josh Dunne make strong case to stick with Sabres

'“So we get him back in, get him running. He’s had a lot of time off. I don’t think it’s going to be easy stepping in, but I think he’ll make an impact for us.”' … [Read more...] about After second surgery, long wait, Sabres’ Jordan Greenway ready to play

'Still, if they hope to surge up the standings, they must start closing out games and burying their scoring chances in overtime.' … [Read more...] about Sabres blow late lead, lose in OT again; Josh Dunne, fourth-liners wreak havoc

'Ostlund began Tuesday’s game against the Columbus Blue Jackets in KeyBank Center, his 12th outing with the Sabres, having registered zero points.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Noah Ostlund looking for first point; Michael Kesselring debuts

'After just one game, carrying an extra goalie paid off for the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalies Colten Ellis, Alex Lyon and UPL all battling for starts

'Defensemen Michael Kesselring and Jacob Bryson, goalie Colten Ellis and winger Jordan Greenway all practiced in contact jerseys Monday in KeyBank Center, where the Sabres host the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres could have four injured players back by end of week

'“Getting one on the road in Toronto is big, something to build off of,” Tuch said. “I think if we bear down in some areas, we probably get that second point. But proud of the group.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres put up fight, lose to Maple Leafs in OT; UPL replaces injured Colten Ellis

'If he keeps playing aggressively like he did against Toronto, he might regularly contribute offense. His goals during the Sabres’ fourth win in their last five games had nothing to do with luck.' … [Read more...] about Mattias Samuelsson scores two goals as Sabres down Maple Leafs; Buffalo likely to make recall

'“I know I was a big acquisition this summer and stuff like that, and I really feel this is a year I can prove myself. But it just got to the point where I was going to hurt myself more.”' … [Read more...] about Following trade, injury, Sabres’ Michael Kesselring excited to be healthy

'Today, fresh off a slick one-goal, three-point outing, Quinn has scored three times – that’s more goals than Rasmus Dahlin, Tage Thompson and Alex Tuch have combined this season – and is tied for the team lead with six points.' … [Read more...] about Jack Quinn scoring goals, developing into one of Sabres’ offensive drivers

'Luukkonen stopped 21 shots in Wednesday’s 4-2 win over the Syracuse Crunch, his first outing since suffering a lower-body injury Oct. 1 and exiting an exhibition game after one period.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen from conditioning assignment

'Ellis, 25, stopped the first shot Detroit pumped on him 6:59 into the contest, a 27-foot wrister from old friend Jacob Bernard-Docker, and looked sharp throughout the Sabres’ 4-2 victory that ended Detroit’s five-game win streak.' … [Read more...] about Goalie Colten Ellis dazzles in NHL debut, backstops Sabres to win

'“It wasn’t my game I used to play, so I had to change something,” Kulich told the Times Herald prior to Wednesday’s game against the Detroit Red Wings in KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Jiri Kulich knew he had to change; Buffalo makes roster move

'“It’s a weird but cool feeling,” a smiling Luukkonen, who will begin an AHL conditioning assignment Wednesday, told the Times Herald following Tuesday’s practice. “I have so many good memories here. It’s kind of like you haven’t been away for a day. It almost feels like that. It’s fun to be back.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen starts important season with conditioning assignment in Rochester: ‘I feel great’

'Just five games into season, the 6-foot-2, 198-pound Doan has displayed strong signs of offensive development. He had registered two goals and five points in the last two games entering Monday’s road contest against the Montreal Canadiens.' … [Read more...] about Sabres newcomer Josh Doan displaying offensive growth: ‘Just seen a glimpse’