Olean Times Herald

'“I was able to see firsthand what he’s capable of and where his abilities are,” Krueger said following Tuesday’s practice inside KeyBank Center. “So the first part was the person, second part was the hockey player.”' … [Read more...] about Lawrence Pilut could have opportunity to stick with Sabres

'“We’re hoping that that all goes well and that he joins us tomorrow, but we won’t know that until some other issues are cleared up this afternoon,” Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said following today’s practice inside KeyBank Center. “Of course, the hope as coaches is that you get a good day of practice with him before the St. Louis game (Thursday).”' … [Read more...] about Michael Frolik hasn’t joined Sabres; Jake McCabe out against Blues

'Smith has compiled one goal, four points and 27 penalty minutes in 21 games with the Amerks this season. He played his first 400 pro games in the minors.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send Dalton Smith to Amerks

'The Finnish rookie, has been stellar for the Cyclones, compiling an 11-4-3-2 record with the 2.09 goals-against average, a .909 save percentage and three shutouts in 18 games.' … [Read more...] about Top Sabres goalie prospect Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen named ECHL All-Star

'If the Sabres keep performing like they did for 50 minutes Saturday, they could generate even more excitement in these parts.' … [Read more...] about Sabres use special teams, secondary scoring to beat Panthers

'“Just being aggressive,” Wilson said he was told by the Sabres. “They know, too, when you’re coming back from injuries, it’s kind of second nature to hold back (in) some areas of the ice. The last few weeks I really focused on being physical, being aggressive, getting in on the forecheck.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Scott Wilson rewarded for strong start with Amerks

'“It kind of came out from left field,” Primeau said of his nephew being joining the Sabres. “I mean, I don’t think anybody was really expecting it. So when we got the news, we were all ecstatic, super happy for him.”' … [Read more...] about Wayne Primeau on Sabres’ Dalton Smith: ‘He never gave up, he never quit’

'Frolik, who has played 831 NHL games, won’t play Saturday afternoon against the Florida Panthers at KeyBank Center. He said he started working on his visa Friday morning and was still in Calgary.' … [Read more...] about Michael Frolik looking forward to fresh start with Sabres

'Having scored 16 goals and 35 points in 42 games, including six power-play goals in the first seven contests, Olofsson has been a top Calder Trophy candidate all season. In his first weeks in the NHL, he quickly seized a spot at left wing on the top line with captain Jack Eichel and Sam Reinhart, utilizing his wicked shot to score.' … [Read more...] about Replacing rookie Victor Olofsson will be tough for Sabres

'“I wasn’t very good tonight, I don’t know if you noticed,” Eichel said after scoring on a penalty shot to clinch a 3-2 win, ending the Sabres’ four-game losing streak.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel scores on penalty shot in OT after Sabres lose Victor Olofsson

'Botterill said the Sabres needed to trade Scandella, a Montreal native, and his $4 million salary cap hit to create space to acquire Frolik, who carries a $4.3 million cap hit. Both players will be unrestricted free agents following the season.' … [Read more...] about To acquire Michael Frolik from Flames, Sabres had to trade Marco Scandella

'“(The way) our coaching staff operates, it doesn’t matter who you are on our team, anyone can be in or out,” said Sheary, who won two Stanley Cups with the Pittsburgh Penguins. “You got to be ready when your name is called. It creates a good environment in the room, a competitive environment, guys want to stay in the lineup."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Conor Sheary finally starting to showcase more offense

'In recent weeks, Rodrigues’ ice time has often dipped below 10 minutes. On Tuesday, the Sabres benched him for winger Dalton Smith, a tough guy who ended up playing less than two minutes in his NHL debut.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Evan Rodrigues on trade request: ‘I just want to play hockey’

'“We have momentum and then we piss the game away,” a curt Eichel said following the Sabres’ fourth straight loss and seventh in eight games (1-6-1).' … [Read more...] about Stunner: Sabres blow three-goal lead, fall to Lightning

'“All my conversations during the summer said I’d be down the middle, and then I come to camp and played strictly wing,” said Lazar, who signed a one-year, $700,000 contract July 1. “I’m honestly fine with whatever. I think it shows, though, that I do have that (comfort) down the middle. I feel like I can see the ice a lot better and my reads are there.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Curtis Lazar thriving back at center