Olean Times Herald

'Wieland quickly added, “The thing about going to a game is … the Sabres stink. It’s nine years now. (Terry Pegula) and his wife bought the team and they’re unable to provide management to produce a winning team. I don’t know if they’re capable of doing it. I think they were fortunate to find a couple of good guys to run the football team (coach Sean McDermott and general … [Read more...] about Wieland talks new book, same struggling Sabres

'“It doesn’t mean much,” he said. “It just means the coach changed the lines. I just keep trying to build on my game and keep trying to improve. Obviously, he’s one of the best players in the world, so he opens up a lot of space and he makes high-end plays.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres coach Ralph Krueger finally puts Jack Eichel, Jeff Skinner back together

'“It’s just the next step,” Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said of Ullmark dressing for a game. “We’re being patient in this process and making sure that he’s game ready, so he’ll get a good skate tomorrow morning. We liked what we saw today.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres send Jonas Johansson to Amerks; Linus Ullmark ready to dress

'Barely two weeks ago, the Sabres’ slick offense helped them roar back into the playoff race. They scored 23 goals over a six-game stretch, winning five times. They crept within six points of the Atlantic Division’s final postseason spot. Then they loaded up before the trade deadline, adding wingers Dominik Kahun and Wayne Simmonds. Since then, however, they’ve lost every game, … [Read more...] about Sabres’ inability to score goals again dooms them in loss to Penguins

'The Penguins’ mindset, according to Rodrigues, includes an expectation they will win every game.' … [Read more...] about Former Sabre Evan Rodrigues knows why Penguins enjoy so much success

'Sheary has gone from skating short minutes with the Sabres to playing beside perhaps the greatest center of his generation.' … [Read more...] about Former Sabres Conor Sheary, Evan Rodrigues fitting in with Penguins

'“I thought I was going to be a Sabre for the rest of my career, honestly, even after the season,” said Briere, who returned for “2000s Night” on Feb. 13 at KeyBank Center, part of the team’s 50th anniversary celebration. “Things happen … and I’m not trying to throw anybody under the bus. It’s done. We can’t change anything about it.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres at 50: Daniel Briere thought he would spend rest of career in Buffalo

'Sabres coach Ralph Krueger told reporters Olofsson will face the Jets. “It looks like he felt good today and we’re really pleased,” he said. “We all had no idea which way this was going to go and it’s gone in the right direction, so we’re happy to be able to keep the lines together.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Victor Olofsson, Linus Ullmark return from injuries, practice

'Olofsson’s injury certainly look serious. With about 16:30 remaining in the second period, his lower body became tangled with Coyotes forward Brad Richardson in front of the Arizona bench. Olofsson tried hopping on one leg to get off the ice before going down and being helped up to the bench.' … [Read more...] about Sabres rookie Victor Olofsson leaves loss to Coyotes with undisclosed injury

'Meanwhile, Gilmour, 26, served as the Sabres’ extra defenseman during his recall. He scored zero points in four contests after starting the season in Buffalo. He has compiled six goals and 13 points in 32 appearances with the Amerks.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Lawrence Pilut, send John Gilmour to Amerks

'“I’m a UFA at the end of the year, whether I stay here or I go, I’ve got to prove myself,” Simmonds said following Tuesday’s practice, his first with the Sabres. “So playing these meaningful games over the last 20 and trying to push this team into the playoffs, I mean, obviously, I know I’m not going to be the savior or anything here, but just another piece to help the boys … [Read more...] about Wayne Simmonds thrilled to join Sabres: ‘A perfect opportunity for me’

'“When I got traded yesterday, first of all, I was a little shocked,” he said. “I didn’t really see it coming. But I’m really, really happy to play for Buffalo now.”' … [Read more...] about Dominik Kahun excited to join Sabres: ‘I’m really, really happy’

'Of course, the Sabres’ chances of making the playoffs for the first time since 2011 are slim – just 3%, according to sportsclubstats.com. But the experience their youngsters can gain over the next several weeks – Botterill mentioned captain Jack Eichel, winger Sam Reinhart and defensemen Rasmus Dahlin and Rasmus Ristolainen – will be important for their development.' … [Read more...] about Sabres deal aggressively, trade for Wayne Simmonds, Dominik Kahun

'“I’m extremely excited that Zach has a new opportunity in an excellent organization in Tampa Bay,” Botterill said. “From a timing standpoint, we tried to find a solution with him in private.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Jason Botterill happy Zach Bogosian landed with Lightning

'“We made Jason’s job a little more difficult, which that was our goal is,” Sabres winger Kyle Okposo said after scoring both goals in Sunday’s win. “We like the group that we have in here. We think that we’ve shown some resiliency that’s been missing in the past. It’s shows that we’re turning the page.”' … [Read more...] about Kyle Okposo’s goals help Sabres beat Jets, surge back into playoff race