Olean Times Herald

'Ristolainen said: “Our forwards are really working two ways. It’s really easy to trust them, they’re coming back. I saw maybe one forward was changing there, so I felt a little chance to go down to the net and the puck got to me.”' … [Read more...] about Critical goal from Rasmus Ristolainen’s ‘office’ helps Sabres beat Kings

'“Anytime you don’t get a chance be in there to be a part of the team and do what you want to do and do what you love, I mean, it’s tough,” Bogosian said after skating just over 18 minutes in his return, Saturday afternoon’s 3-2 win over the Los Angeles Kings.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Zach Bogosian feels good in return after healthy scratches

'Clearly, the upper-body injury Johansson suffered Nov. 9 has stymied him. He missed seven games before returning Nov. 27.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Marcus Johansson says he hasn’t felt like himself all season

'“It’s obviously frustrating,” Eichel said. “You never want to not be on the ice with the team. I’m a competitive guy, I want to be out there every night. But I thought it was the best for me at that time.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jack Eichel practices, offers few details about upper-body injury

'With Eichel sidelined, Marcus Johansson moved up to center Victor Olofsson and Sam Reinhart.' … [Read more...] about Sabres captain Jack Eichel out with upper-body injury against Flyers

'The American has already scored 24 goals and 50 points in 35 games, putting him on pace for 56 goals and 117 points. With the Sabres standing in second place in the Atlantic Division after years of futility, he’s a legitimate Hart Trophy candidate as league MVP.' … [Read more...] about Sabres captain Jack Eichel morphing into superstar during point streak

'“When we’re playing that way, that we can play with any team in this league,” Sabres winger Victor Olofsson said. “We just got to do it from the start."' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel extends point streak, ignites Sabres late against Maple Leafs

'“I have a lot of respect for how he presents himself and how he carries himself every day,” said Ullmark, who made his 20th appearance this season Tuesday, a 5-3 loss to the Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena. “On the bench and just being a support is huge for me.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Carter Hutton offering advice, support to Linus Ullmark

'Botterill said: “What I liked was his initial respect for the American Hockey League level and the excitement of going and playing.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres believe Casey Mittelstadt has right attitude to thrive with Amerks

'Sabres captain Jack Eichel, who grew up a New England Patriots fan, proudly sported a Bills hat in the dressing room following today’s practice. So did defenseman Jake McCabe. Winger Kyle Okposo, who grew up in St. Paul and recently started living year-round in Clarence, said he was “really, really pumped” the Bills made the postseason.' … [Read more...] about Sabres thrilled for Bills’ success: ‘They’ve just had a tremendous season’

'The former eighth overall pick has mustered just one goal and two points in his last 21 contests and endured a 16-game goal drought before scoring Nov. 29. In a few of his recent appearances, Sabres coach Ralph Krueger shifted Mittelstadt to winger. In his last two games, he skated less than 11 minutes.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send struggling Casey Mittelstadt to Amerks

'Former general manager Darcy Regier acquired Tsyplakov from the Kings for an eighth-round midway through the 1999-00 season. He remained with the Sabres through 2000-01.' … [Read more...] about Reports: Former Sabre Vladimir Tsyplakov passes away at 50

'“There’s not much I can do other than just work hard and show up and put a smile on my face like I always do,” he said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Zach Bogosian mum on if he requested trade

'“There’s a lot of what they’re doing that we’re still striving for,” Krueger said. “The first period (Nov. 2) was actually one of the best in the season until then. Then we got away from our game.”' … [Read more...] about Islanders present stiff challenge for Sabres

'After years of futility here – the Sabres won 11 home games all of 2017-18 – they’ve quietly morphed into a heavyweight at KeyBank Center, starting the season 10-2-3.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel helping Sabres become heavyweight at home