Olean Times Herald

'“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

'Sabres center Eric Staal, 36, enjoyed a similar opportunity in 2004-05, when the NHL lockout wiped out the entire season. With no collective bargaining agreement, teenagers could play in the AHL. Staal, however, turned 20 early that season.' … [Read more...] about Eric Staal’s experience shows Sabres’ Jack Quinn can develop with Amerks

'“When I’m green, I’m a happy guy,” Smith said on a Zoom call following Thursday’s practice. “But I’ve got to tell you, every morning I have a pit in my stomach wondering whether or not it’s going to be my day. There’s no doubt that there’s fear in everyone.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres battling COVID-19 fears before feeling safe at rink

'The Sabres sent Smith, 26, to Rochester on Wednesday, and he recorded an assist for the Amerks in his season debut, a 4-3 win overtime win against the Syracuse Crunch.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall C.J. Smith from Amerks, make another goalie move

'Those restrictions have increased the importance of practice. Okposo said the Sabres must “grow as organically as we can.” Gathering on the ice offers them that opportunity.' … [Read more...] about Sabres thrilled to be back, believe they can grow from COVID adversity

'Tokarski, 31, was briefly on the taxi squad earlier this season. The veteran played in the Amerks’ season opener Friday, making 31 saves in a 3-2 loss to the Utica Comets.' … [Read more...] about Sabres make goalie move, send C.J. Smith to Amerks

'“The comfort was that we should move forward and play the game,” Adams said on a Zoom call as the Sabres practiced for the first time in eight days on Tuesday afternoon.' … [Read more...] about Sabres felt comfortable playing Devils before COVID-19 problems began

'“Donny Granato or anyone else, to me, safety and caring about the people is extremely important – way more important than trying to figure out anything on the ice,” general manager Kevyn Adams said on a Zoom call Tuesday as the Sabres practiced inside KeyBank Center. “We have to look after our staff. We have to look after our players. We have to support them in every way."' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Don Granato could move from behind the bench

'Defenseman Rasmus Dahlin on Monday became the ninth Buffalo Sabres player the NHL has added to its COVID-19 protocol-related absences list.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin added to COVID-related absences list

'The NHL doesn’t reveal if the players on the absences list have tested positive.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Casey Mittelstadt added to COVID-related absences list

'Seven Sabres players are now on the COVID-19 list. Wingers Taylor Hall and Tobias Rieder and defensemen Jake McCabe, Brandon Montour and Rasmus Ristolainen were added earlier in the week.' … [Read more...] about Two more Sabres added to COVID-related absences list

'The Sabres’ training facilities are closed until further notice.' … [Read more...] about NHL reschedules 12 Sabres games; Thursday’s contest still on

'The Sabres have reasons to be concerned. One of Krueger’s assistant coaches, Don Granato, 53, was hospitalized early last season with severe pneumonia and missed nearly two months.' … [Read more...] about Sabres coach Ralph Krueger tests positive for COVID-19

'Five Sabres players are now on the COVID-19 list. In addition to McCabe, winger Taylor Hall, defenseman Brandon Montour, winger Tobias Rieder and defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen were added earlier this week.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jake McCabe added to COVID-related absences list