Olean Times Herald

'Right away, Johansson called his parents in Sweden, where it was around 5 a.m. At first, his mother, Ulrica, was a little upset he phoned so early. “They were tired, they just woke up,” Johansson said following Wednesday’s practice inside KeyBank Center. “But, no, they were really happy.”' … [Read more...] about First recall to Sabres special for goalie Jonas Johansson: ‘Just really pumped’

'“We can’t play like that at home, a team coming off a back-to-back, we just had a break,” Eichel said. “It’s not good enough. I mean, if you want to make the playoffs, that’s not a playoff-caliber effort by us. So you know that, I know that, everyone in the room knows that.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose game to Senators, goalie Linus Ullmark to injury

'“We’re trying to add to our group there,” Botterill said Tuesday morning of acquiring a forward. “I think if we can add more to our sort of offensive mix, we’re certainly looking for it. I think also, too, when you can add to just our team speed up front, it’s another thing you look at."' … [Read more...] about Sabres GM Jason Botterill would like to add forward before trade deadline

'“You don’t really realize how many games you’ve played until you actually stop and you have a break,” said Ullmark, whose Sabres had a bye last week before the NHL All-Star break. “You realize, ‘Oh, shoot, we only have like 30 games left.’ But it doesn’t feel like you played 50 (team) games, because it feels like the other week we were in Sweden.”' … [Read more...] about Goalie Linus Ullmark thriving as in new role as Sabres’ starter

'“(Michael) Jordan was in his heyday and then Kobe came in, this 18-year-old kid, just this pretty raw talent,” Okposo said inside KeyBank Center. “And all of a sudden, he grows into this extremely special, elite player, and all you heard about was his work ethic and you could see his passion every time he stepped on the court.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Kyle Okposo hit hard by Kobe Bryant’s death: ‘He was a titan’

'This upcoming stretch will likely decide the Sabres' season. They play nine of their first 10 games following the NHL All-Star break at KeyBank Center, where they've compiled a terrific 14-6-3 mark this season.' … [Read more...] about Jeff Skinner close to playing with make-or-break stretch ahead for Sabres

' As expected, the Sabres recalled defenseman Lawrence Pilut from the Rochester Americans on Sunday after the NHL All-Star break ended.' … [Read more...] about Prospect Rasmus Asplund could return to Sabres soon

'Rochester Americans defenseman Lawrence Pilut will be “unavailable” for Sunday’s AHL All-Star Classic, the league announced today, meaning the Buffalo Sabres likely plan to recall the Swede early next week.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Lawrence Pilut ‘unavailable’ for AHL All-Star Classic

'Luukkonen has been stellar for the Cyclones, compiling a 12-5-3 record with a 2.12 goals-against average, a .917 save percentage and three shutouts in 20 games. He is scheduled to play in Wednesday’s ECHL All-Star Game.' … [Read more...] about Amerks send Sabres goalie prospect Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen to ECHL

'Asplund scored one goal and three points in 28 games during his first NHL stint. The Swede, 22, recently subbed on the top line for injured winger Jeff Skinner. Asplund has been a healthy scratch three of the last four games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send Rasmus Asplund, Scott Wilson and Lawrence Pilut to Amerks

'“I feel everyone was kind of joking and surprised I can pass the puck,” Ristolainen said following Wednesday’s practice inside KeyBank Center. “But you know, I used to make plays, too. It’s not that hard to make a two-foot pass.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rasmus Ristolainen impressing in front of net on power play

'“I know all along in my head that I am an NHL player,” Lazar said. “But it’s a matter of showing that but also getting the opportunity and being utilized in the right place.”' … [Read more...] about Curtis Lazar earning keep with Sabres: ‘I am an NHL player’

'After Eichel grabbed linemate Sam Reinhart’s pass in his own zone and roared through the neutral zone with Zemgus Girgensons, Golden Knights defenseman Shea Theodore tried to sweep the puck away above the left circle. Eichel zoomed by Theodore before fooling Fleury. “I kind of saw Fleury cheating a bit on the pass so I just tried to tuck in the short side,” Eichel said.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel’s ‘moment of brilliance’ helps Sabres beat Golden Knights

'“What we like about him is he is generally always giving it all,” Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said prior to Tuesday’s 4-2 win against the Vegas Golden Knights inside KeyBank Center. “I cannot think of very many moments where he’s not trying his hardest.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Zemgus Girgensons scoring goals, feeling confident on top line

'Thompson enjoyed a stellar start with the Rochester Americans this season, scoring six goals and 12 points in 16 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Tage Thompson undergoes shoulder surgery, out five to six months