Olean Times Herald

'The HDA also includes Akim Aliu, Trevor Daley, Matt Dumba, Joel Ward and former Sabres Evander Kane and Chris Stewart.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Wayne Simmonds member of new Hockey Diversity Alliance

'After being relied upon as a scorer his entire career, Okposo, 32, morphed into a strong checking presence in 2019-20, compiling nine goals and 19 points in 59 games. The American spent most of his 13th NHL season playing right wing beside center Johan Larsson and Zemgus Girgensons on arguably the Sabres’ most reliable line.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Kyle Okposo undergoes surgery on right knee

'“The videos I’ve seen online are gut-wrenching,” wrote Vesey, who made an undisclosed monetary donation to the NAACP Boston Branch. “Whether it’s seeing extreme injustices by law enforcement against people of color or seeing fellow Americans beat each other senseless in the street, it’s clear this country has a significant problem.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jimmy Vesey vows to be ‘part of the solution’ on race, inequality

'When Krueger moved Olofsson back to the top left-wing position, the Swede’s quick transformation stunned Reinhart. Olofsson, for example, started playing more aggressively. In a matter of days, he had made the adjustments necessary to entrench himself on the Sabres’ No. 1 line.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Victor Olofsson possesses talents to develop into elite NHL scorer

'Buffalo Bills and Sabres owners Terry and Kim Pegula on Monday night joined the growing number of pro sports owners to issue a statement condemning the killing of George Floyd and calling for the end of racial inequality.' … [Read more...] about Pegulas issue statement calling for end of racial inequality

'“Our core has a youth that they’re willing to reach for higher standards. … I like the anger. I have no problem with people outing frustration on the past. But then let’s move that conversation forward real quick and let’s figure out what we’re going to do about it.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ralph Krueger says it’s ‘healthy’ for Jack Eichel to vent about losing

'“Listen, I’m fed up with the losing and I’m fed up and I’m frustrated,” Eichel said on a Zoom call Thursday, three days after the Sabres’ season officially ended. “It’s definitely not an easy pill to swallow right now. It’s been a tough couple of months (since the Sabres played their last game). It’s been a tough five years with where things have went. I’m a competitor. I want … [Read more...] about Sabres captain Jack Eichel frustrated by losing: ‘I’m fed up’

'“If changes will happen, I know I’m one of the first ones probably who is going to get traded,” the defenseman said on a Zoom call Thursday, three days after the Sabres’ season officially ended. “It’s part of the business and I’m ready, whatever happens. I have really enjoyed my time in Buffalo. It’s home for me.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Rasmus Ristolainen knows he could be traded

'“I understand the weight of the team that’s on the city, and I get it, because I now live here full time,” Okposo said on a Zoom call Wednesday. “I talked to a lot of people, I’ve become friends with a lot of different people, and I know people are (ticked). I know people are mad and they want to win. We want to win, too.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Kyle Okposo understands frustrations: ‘I know people are mad’

'The Swede will become a restricted free agent when the two-year, entry-level NHL contract he signed with the Sabres expires June 30.' … [Read more...] about Report: Lawrence Pilut leaving Sabres, joining Russian team

'What if they didn’t implode following their scorching start, losing six straight games and nine out of 10. What if they didn’t drop six consecutive late-season contests before winning what would be their final game March 9?' … [Read more...] about Another win could’ve earned Sabres path to playoffs in bizarre season

'“Clint’s relationship to people in uniform, and especially the wounded, disabled veterans, makes him understand, and he’s been through that with his PTSD,” Ryan said. “And so you’re coming from speaking the same language. There’s an understanding and appreciation of what and where you have been, and that makes the conversation that much more enriching and fulfilling.”' … [Read more...] about Former Sabres goalie Clint Malarchuk passionate about helping veterans

'Still, in the case of defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen, the Sabres deserve credit for helping him develop a smarter, sturdier style as new coach Ralph Krueger installed more structure this season. They succeeded in settling the Finn down, lightening his load and unlocking more of his potential.' … [Read more...] about Sabres succeeded in helping Rasmus Ristolainen transform game this season

'Pominville, 37, has joined Pionniers de Lanaudière in his hometown of Repentigny, Quebec, as an associate coach at the peewee and midget espoir levels. He will also serve as an adviser and specialist with the hockey organization’s skills academy.' … [Read more...] about Former Sabres captain Jason Pominville lands new job in hometown

'“He is raw, and then he got rushed,” said TSN analyst Craig Button, who spent three years as the Calgary Flames’ general manager in the early 2000s. “I mean, there’s no way he should’ve left the University of Minnesota. … The Buffalo Sabres, if he wanted to leave there, just should’ve said, ‘No way, go back there.’ (He scored) 11 goals. An 11-goal scorer in college hockey, … [Read more...] about Sabres should’ve sent Casey Mittelstadt to Amerks earlier: ‘He got rushed’