Olean Times Herald

'“Because there’s no hockey to play and because you don’t even have to worry about making those decisions, he’s got the benefit of time,” said TSN analyst Craig Button, who spent three years as the Calgary Flames’ GM in the early 2000s. “He has a massive benefit of time, and I think that that is another thing that probably influenced the Pegulas to put him in there.”' … [Read more...] about GM Kevyn Adams has long to-do list as he begins trying to transform Sabres

'“There’s no doubt in my mind it’s time,” LaFontaine said of Mogilny’s election.' … [Read more...] about Pat LaFontaine wants Sabres legend Alexander Mogilny in Hall of Fame

'Yet I know full well, in buying the Bills and Sabres, the teams of which he was a lifelong fan, he felt he was doing absolutely the right thing for Western New York.' … [Read more...] about You won’t see the Pegulas criticized here

'“When we were in detailed discussions with Jason and how we felt we needed to move forward effectively, efficiently and economically running this franchise, we felt that there were too many differences of opinion going into the future that we just thought – since we had more time – it would be best for us to make this change,” Terry Pegula said.' … [Read more...] about Disconnect with Pegulas costs Jason Botterill job as Sabres GM

'The Sabres drafted the 6-foot-1, 181-pound Laaksonen in the third round in 2017, 89th overall.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Oskari Laaksonen to entry-level contract

'On June 1, the Pominvilles moved back to Montreal. Anyone entering Canada must stay quarantined for 14 days, so Monday was the first day they could get out of the house.' … [Read more...] about Former Sabres captain Jason Pominville says goodbye to Buffalo

'Then Pilut’s camp went silent for a couple of days, an ominous sign. When the agent was finally tracked down, he said Pilut had inked a contract in the KHL. The Sabres were stunned, according to the source.' … [Read more...] about Why did Lawrence Pilut bolt from Sabres to Russian team?

'But the scoring prowess the 5-foot-11, 180-pound Pilut showcased in the AHL – 10 goals and 49 points in 67 games – did not translate to the NHL. The Swede compiled only one goal and six points in 46 contests with the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Lawrence Pilut officially leaves Sabres, contract with KHL team announced

'“I’m working on my shot almost every day,” the Buffalo Sabres defenseman said on a Zoom call May 27. “That’s my main thing right now, my shot.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin using offseason to develop into elite talent

'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