Olean Times Herald

'Right now, having recently returned from his most successful stint with the Sabres, he’s oozing confidence. Roster space, not his play, pushed the Swede back to the Amerks late last month when the Sabres activated winger Zach Benson from injured reserve.' … [Read more...] about After strong stint in Buffalo, Isak Rosen scoring in Rochester, ready for another recall to Sabres

'Byram, 24, has already scored five times in 26 games this season entering tonight’s road contest against the Philadelphia Flyers, a 16-goal pace over a full campaign.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Bowen Byram scoring goals by playing aggressive style

'“His hands are incredible,” Sabres winger Alex Tuch, Ostlund’s linemate, told the Times Herald following Tuesday’s practice in KeyBank Center. “So it’s really hard to give him a bad pass, honestly. He’s always picking up everything, he’s making some really good plays in tight areas.”' … [Read more...] about Soft hands, smarts help Noah Ostlund, ‘The Masseuse,’ stick with Sabres

'It was just about a perfect return.' … [Read more...] about Josh Norris wows in return as Sabres beat Jets: ‘He was unbelievable’

'Krebs, 24, had registered zero goals and seven assists in 25 games this season entering Monday’s contest against the Winnipeg Jets in KeyBank Center. Among regular Sabres forwards, only Krebs and winger Zach Benson, who has missed 13 games battling injuries, hadn’t scored a goal.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Peyton Krebs looking for first goal; Buffalo makes roster move

'“I think that’s kind of what makes me me, so just because it’s OT I’m not going to change anything in my game,” Ellis told reporters in St. Paul following the game. “So the more comfortable I get just sticking to that. I think that’s what’s going to bring me success.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Colten Ellis likely to start again; Noah Ostlund uses ‘sick’ move

'“He’s very driven, getting to know the person,” he said. “His personality, he’s old-school Eastern European from the block, and he works that way. I’ve never seen someone day in and day out with their process how he has worked as hard as he does.”' … [Read more...] about After spending preseason with Sabres, Alexandar Georgiev made positive impression in Rochester

'The Sabres, who lost defenseman Mattias Samuelsson in the third period when Timo Meier elbowed him in the face, seemed to have all of the early momentum.' … [Read more...] about Tage Thompson fights Stefan Noesen in Sabres’ shutout loss to Devils; Mattias Samuelsson leaves injured

'Some terrible puck play, a bugaboo all season, doomed the Sabres on Rust’s goal and Matt Dumba’s tally 17:09 into the game, the only excitement in an otherwise sleepy first period.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall apart late, lose to Penguins; Jack Quinn continues hot stretch

'“Until the time I was 23 years old, I started every single game – college, junior, high school,” Lyon said prior to Wednesday’s game against the Penguins in PPG Paints Arena. “Like, I was the man, and so it took me a long time to get into this mindset.”' … [Read more...] about As UPL, Colten Ellis earn starts, Sabres’ Alex Lyon has positive mindset: ‘I want the team success’

'“I think for the most part, that’s what it was,” coach Lindy Ruff said this morning following the Sabres’ optional skate in PPG Paints Arena. “I mean, lack of playing time and getting through injury, sometimes it takes some time.”' … [Read more...] about Consistent action helping Sabres goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen find groove

'Malenstyn, whose Sabres play the Penguins on Wednesday, said he wants “to sprinkle in those little moments of offensive creativity and a little bit more skill. Just being able to take advantage of a few more opportunities, right?” he said.' … [Read more...] about ‘Fearless’ Beck Malenstyn playing gritty game, showcasing offensive flair

'Finally, Luukkonen appears to be finding the stellar form that made him the Sabres’ No. 1 netminder for two seasons.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen shines in win, could be seizing No. 1 job; Isak Rosen sent to Rochester

'While Georgiev enjoyed success as an NHL starter – he led the league in wins two consecutive years, registering 40 in 2022-23 and 38 in 2023-24 for the Colorado Avalanche – he struggled last season. He endured a brutal season last year, compiling a 15-26-4 record with a 3.71 goals-against average and an .875 save percentage in 49 total games with the heavyweight Avalanche and … [Read more...] about Sabres waive goalie Alexandar Georgiev to terminate contract

'“Oh yeah, I felt like more myself,” Tuch said of Friday’s effort. “I felt like I had some good jump. My work with the puck was a little bit better. I think I was holding onto it and hanging onto pucks and ragging it a little bit, which I think helps my game and I think creates a lot of space for my linemates, too. I get one or two guys on me and being able to protect the … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Alex Tuch steps up by creating goals; Bowen Byram avoids injury