Olean Times Herald

'If he clears, he will likely be assigned to the Rochester Americans. He hasn’t played in the AHL since 2010-11, his third pro season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres waive goalie James Reimer

'Peterka left the game at the 6:02 mark after Dillon’s open-ice hit knocked him to the ice.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose JJ Peterka to concussion, Zach Benson to lower-body injury

'Ruff had no other update on Aube-Kubel. The newcomer was wearing a brace on his leg as he exited the dressing room following the game, according to The Buffalo News’ Lance Lysowski.' … [Read more...] about Sabres newcomer Nicolas Aube-Kubel injured in season opener

'“First and foremost, I know I need to be better,” Tuch said last month after training camp opened in KeyBank Center. “… Going past that, each of us in that locker room have to push the guy next to us. Raising that standard individually, small groups and as a full team.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Alex Tuch motivated after down season: ‘I know I need to be better’

'“I watched a lot of games, I liked him,” Ruff said Sept. 24 in KeyBank Center. “I think I like him more now.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres coach Lindy Ruff impressed by Zach Benson’s ability: ‘He does a lot’

'Goalie Felix Sandstrom, defenseman Colton Poolman and Jack Rathbone and forwards Josh Dunne, Mason Jobst and Brett Murray have all joined the Sabres’ AHL affiliate.' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign six players to Rochester Amerks after clearing waivers

'“His ability to make plays, like those two passes that he made, I mean, were highlight-reel, ESPN-type plays,” Amerks coach Mike Leone said following Sunday’s practice in KeyBank Center. “He had a bunch of others. He had a breakaway, he had a two-on-one in the third period he just missed on.”' … [Read more...] about Before first season with Amerks, Sabres prospect Noah Ostlund dazzles in NHL

'The Sabres also released nine players who are expected to join the Amerks from their training camp tryouts and returned goalie Scott Ratzlaff to the Seattle Thunderbirds, his junior team.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send 10 players to Rochester Amerks, waive six others

'“It’s not something maybe we all would’ve gotten in a normal camp,” said Metsa, a right-shot defender. “So you just got to take advantage of the opportunity. It’s an awesome opportunity to play in NHL rinks, in NHL games, and it’s been a blast. I couldn’t have asked for anything more out of this camp.”' … [Read more...] about For Zach Metsa, other Sabres prospects, chance to play NHL games special

'In Tuesday’s 3-2 road win over the Pittsburgh Penguins, he replaced Michael Houser for the third period and stopped all 10 shots to secure the victory. In Saturday’s 6-3 road loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets, he started and stopped all 20 shots in the first 30 minutes, 52 seconds before Felix Sandstrom replaced him.' … [Read more...] about Goalie prospect Scott Ratzlaff seizing chance, impressing Sabres

'“To get to do it with this team and where we’re at, or where I am in my career and what we are capable of and what we can do, just to be a part of that, it’s special,” he said.' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin excited about captaincy, Sabres’ future: ‘Something really good’

'The Swede is more than just one of the NHL’s most dynamic defensemen. He possesses a work ethic his coaches and teammates laud and pays a price to try to win. As he has grown more comfortable over the years, he has become the team’s most passionate voice, demanding more of himself and his teammates. His actions back up his strong words.' … [Read more...] about Sabres name Rasmus Dahlin captain

'Jobst, you see, keeps getting better. Over the past three years, he has jumped from 15 to 38 to 50 points. He just enjoyed a career season, tying Isak Rosen for the Rochester Americans’ lead in points and scoring 22 goals, the AHL team’s second-highest total.' … [Read more...] about Amerks’ Mason Jobst has NHL contract, belief he can play for Sabres

'“Lindy always talks about winning is hard,” Dahlin said. “But talking to all the guys around the locker room, everybody loves it. We love working hard. We love the hard practices. We love being tired.”' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin excited by what Lindy Ruff gives Sabres: ‘Going to be fine’

'The Sabres, who fly to Germany tonight, will bring the maximum amount of players allowed. They must trim their roster to 23, the standard regular-season size, before their opener Oct. 4 in Prague, Czechia.' … [Read more...] about Prospect Jiri Kulich, other extra players to accompany Sabres on European trip