Olean Times Herald

'“Everybody’s trying to play within the principles, they’re trying to execute properly and almost squeezing our sticks too hard once we have (an) offensive opportunity,” Krueger said on a Zoom call Friday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trying to generate offensive confidence: ‘Definitely some fragility’

'Ristolainen, who was removed from the NHL’s COVID-19 protocol-related absences list Tuesday, underwent further examination before the symptoms dissipated, according to the paper. The 6-foot-4, 221-pound Finn hasn’t rejoined the Sabres. He skated on his own for the first time Thursday, according to the paper.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rasmus Ristolainen reveals difficult battle with COVID-19

'“With Risto, we’re going to take our time,” said coach Ralph Krueger, who returned to the Sabres on Sunday after testing positive for COVID-19 on Feb. 4. “You can see the writing on the wall, that he needs more space to get his energy level up. Every one of us that had COVID has a different pathway back. His will still take some time. I really don’t expect him to join us on … [Read more...] about Three more Sabres back from COVID-19; Rasmus Ristolainen still out

'“Just not used to the speed, controlling my energy,” Borgen said of the early moments of Monday’s 3-1 loss to the New York Islanders at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Will Borgen looks impressive in first game action in nearly year

'Mittelstadt, 22, was added to the absences list Feb. 7. The American has played two games this season, recording one assist. He has spent most of the year on the taxi squad.' … [Read more...] about Casey Mittelstadt final Sabres player removed COVID-19 absences list

'Defenseman Jacob Bryson and forwards Steven Fogarty, Andrew Oglevie and C.J. Smith moved from the practice group to the Rochester Americans.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send two players to taxi squad, four others to Amerks

'“It’s been a struggle for me, personally,” Hall said on a Zoom call following the Sabres’ 3-0 loss. “I know I’d love to have four or five goals right now. I feel like I’ve had some bad luck a bit. But at the same time, when you’re not scoring, you got to change something, you got to find whatever is in your game that’s not allowing you to put the puck in the net."' … [Read more...] about Sabres can’t exploit rookie goalie, get blanked by Islanders

'“It’s been a wild ride for me,” Davidson said on a Zoom call prior to Tuesday’s 3-0 loss to the New York Islanders. “I know I’ve played on a lot of different hockey teams. I’ve gone into a lot of different locker rooms and had to learn a lot of different systems and new faces. It’s honestly just been a blast.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Brandon Davidson grateful for nomadic NHL life: ‘It’s been a wild ride’

'The result, as expected, was a loss not nearly as the score might indicate. How bad was it? Winger Jeff Skinner recorded the Sabres’ 21st and final shot on Islanders goalie Semyon Varlamov 16:54 into the second period. They did not register a shot on a goal in the entire third period.' … [Read more...] about Sabres register zero shots in third period, fall to Islanders in return

'Rieder, 28, said he experienced “a rough couple days.” Even after he felt better, he was forced to sit idle. The NHL prohibits anyone on the COVID-19 protocol-related absences list from working out at home.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Tobias Rieder returns to lineup, Buffalo adds new players

'“Just this morning, when the players arrived and we passed each other, and getting out on the ice for a few minutes gives you so much energy back,” Krueger said on a Zoom call following the session. “You know why you’re here. You love the group you’re working with and the potential of the group and the individuals. …"' … [Read more...] about Ralph Krueger returns to Sabres: ‘Time to realize how lethal this COVID is’

'So defensemen Will Borgen and Brandon Davidson and wingers Steven Fogarty and C.J. Smith could all be thrust into action against the New York Islanders at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres will likely field lineup with C.J. Smith, other taxi-squad players

'“There’s no better way to get back into it than to throw yourself in and just play,” Hall said on a Zoom call following practice inside KeyBank Center. “I think with doctors and the medical staff we still need to chat a little bit and review some things and all that. But I plan on trying to play on Monday.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Taylor Hall felt asymptomatic after positive COVID-19 test

'“A little bit of a slow start for me,” Eichel acknowledged. “Not really where I want to be. But I feel like I’ve definitely taken advantage of these two weeks in trying to prepare myself to have a successful next 46 games."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jack Eichel confident he will play better: ‘Going to start to take off’

'This is the third straight day Smith and Tokarski have been involved in transactions.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send C.J. Smith to Amerks, recall goalie again