Olean Times Herald

'Granato, who replaced Ralph Krueger on March 17, has embraced a long-term approach. He did not want the Sabres to end what had ballooned to an 18-game winless skid and quickly revert to their old ways.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Don Granato overworks players; Buffalo plans to add prospects

'“A lot of relief, a lot of excitement,” Granato said of knowing Cozens will likely only miss minimal time.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Dylan Cozens should return from upper-body injury soon

'“He’s progressed to the point where I’m comfortable putting him at center regardless of the fact that we’ve lost the guys that we have due to injury or being traded,” Granato, whose Sabres have lost 18 straight games, said on a Zoom call Tuesday. “He was starting to earn that position anyway.”' … [Read more...] about Casey Mittelstadt’s development earns him gig as Sabres’ top center

'Bryson practiced beside Rasmus Ristolainen. Based on today’s defense pairings, Bryson’s return would push defenseman Matt Irwin out of the lineup.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jacob Bryson set to return; Dylan Cozens’ status uncertain

'As the Sabres began imploding, it felt like only a matter of time before the Flyers roared back and tied it.' … [Read more...] about Sabres blow three-goal lead, lose in OT to Flyers: ‘This … is embarrassing’

'“Anytime you know somebody previously and you have that already established relationship, you know what their expectations are of you,” Thompson said. “It just makes the game easier, you don’t have to really think too much out there, you just have to go out and play."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Tage Thompson could thrive under interim coach Don Granato

'“Obviously, it has been a very difficult season for the Sabres and for me personally there. I think there’s a lot of contributing factors. I mean, I’m not going to lay them all out.”' … [Read more...] about Eric Staal doesn’t want to revisit past with Sabres: ‘Put that behind me’

'They generated just three shots on goal in the third period, including zero during a stretch of more than 15 minutes.' … [Read more...] about Sabres play best game in weeks, still lose 17th straight

'Their myriad problems, of course, extend far beyond goaltending. But it’s safe to say if Ullmark had remained healthy, they would’ve won at least a few times over the past month.' … [Read more...] about Goalie Linus Ullmark looks strong in return, offers Sabres some hope

'Staal approved the deal because Montreal was on his 10-team no-trade list, according to The Athletic’s Pierre LeBrun.' … [Read more...] about After trading Eric Staal, Sabres know more moves coming: ‘Nobody’s naive’

'Appert led Friday’s Sabres practice in Boston, according to The Buffalo News. Meanwhile, in Rochester, Amerks assistants Adam Mair and Mike Weber shared the coaching duties against the Syracuse Crunch.' … [Read more...] about Don Granato, Matt Ellis clear COVID-19 protocols, join Sabres in Boston

'They’ve been shut out seven times this season and five times during their marathon losing streak.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose with Kevyn Adams as coach; Taylor Hall willing to be traded

'Can you blame Adams? The season from hell refuses to let up.' … [Read more...] about Everything has gone wrong for Sabres in chaotic season

'“He’s an intelligent player,” Granato said. “You think about where he’s at in his career now, what he went through in the last year. You’re a first-round pick. The spotlight is on you and you’re a world junior player two times in a row where the spotlight is on you. You came to training came last year, you went through all those experiences. He’s a player that internalizes all … [Read more...] about Rookie Dylan Cozens earning keep as Sabres’ No. 1 center

'No one, of course, expected the Sabres would win. But right now, they’re so bad a one-goal deficit is noteworthy.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall to Penguins, lose 15th straight: ‘We’re not working smart’