Olean Times Herald

'“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’

'Five more “Sabres Classics” – this time an array of regular-season and exhibition games from the franchise’s 50-year history – will be rebroadcast on MSG next week.' … [Read more...] about Five ‘Sabres Classics,’ including win after Flight 3407 crash, to air

'Five more “Sabres Classics” – this time games featuring Buffalo’s fiercest rivals, including the wild “May Day” playoff win over the Boston Bruins – will be rebroadcast on MSG next week.' … [Read more...] about Five ‘Sabres Classics’ against rivals, including ‘May Day’ game, to air

'Before falling to the Dallas Stars in the final, the Dominik Hasek-led Sabres roared through the Eastern Conference, needing only 15 games to reach the final.' … [Read more...] about 10 ‘Sabres Classics’ from 1999 playoffs to air over next two weeks

'Portillo, 19, is set to play college hockey at Michigan next season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie prospect Erik Portillo named USHL All-Star

'Sabres winger Sam Reinhart won the trophy following his 2013-14 season with the Kootenay Ice.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Dylan Cozens named Eastern Conference Player of the Year

'By then it was clear Grigorenko’s days in the organization were numbered. Having been drafted by his predecessor, Darcy Regier, general manager Tim Murray had no attachment to him.' … [Read more...] about Former Sabres prospect Mikhail Grigorenko signs with Blue Jackets