Olean Times Herald

'“Listen, we’re not talking about last year,” captain Jack Eichel said following the Sabres’ ugly 4-1 loss to the Minnesota Wild before an announced crowd of 15,522 on Tuesday inside KeyBank Center. “This is a new year. I’ll just leave it at that.”' … [Read more...] about Trade could be coming for hapless Sabres following ugly loss to Wild

'With centers Marcus Johansson and Johan Larsson day-to-day with upper-body injuries, Gilmour’s run up front will likely last one game. The Sabres play the Boston Bruins on Thursday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: John Gilmour moves up to forward as injury replacement

'They stayed remarkably healthy over the first month of the season, utilizing the same lineup most games. But the injuries have come fast in the last two weeks, leaving a team that has lost eight of its last nine games looking for replacements.' … [Read more...] about Injury-plagued Sabres must make decisions to replenish lineup

'It had been a while since the Sabres won (Oct. 25) or Eichel enjoyed a notable outing (two goals and four points Oct. 22).' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel’s four-goal night lifts Sabres past Senators, ends losing skid

'“One of the reasons I think we brought him here is to keep it lose in the room,” Ottawa coach D.J. Smith said. “He’s a guy that’s always joking around. He takes his game serious, but he likes to have fun.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Tyler Ennis enjoying time with Senators

'“Jimmy coming in here didn’t have a lot of expectations about his role, which is really positive,” Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jimmy Vesey happy with ‘reliable’ game despite lack of offense

'“I wouldn’t say I was disappointed,” he said of going back to the AHL for his second season. “Of course, I wanted to make the team. But it’s another opportunity for me to get better and improve on my game in Rochester.' … [Read more...] about Sabres summon Rasmus Asplund; Johan Larsson ‘possibility’ for Saturday

'Still, the Sabres’ torrid start is fast becoming a distant memory. The same team that finished its October schedule ranked first overall has dropped to 10th in the Eastern Conference.' … [Read more...] about Sabres roar back against Hurricanes, lose game and cool

'Right now, the Sabres have eight healthy defensemen. Two must be scratched.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Marco Scandella’s return makes Colin Miller healthy scratch

'“It’s really been a learning experience,” Bogosian said. “I found out a lot about myself. It’s something … it’s kind of tough to put into words how it feels to go through something like that unless you’ve been through it."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Zach Bogosian emotional after return to practice

'“That (was) a big factor for myself throughout the summer and trying to decide where I wanted to go and stuff,” said Lazar, who signed a one-way contract worth $700,000 on July 1. “Rochester’s right down the road, and some days I did see myself back here in Buffalo just to check things out and hang out. So it is nice."' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Curtis Lazar enjoys short trip to Buffalo

'Pilut played 33 NHL games as a rookie in 2018-19. He has scored one goal and six points in eight AHL games this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send Lawrence Pilut back to Amerks

'“We had four children born here, raised here,” he said. “This was home for a long time for us. I always say the people of Western New York, there wasn’t a player-fan relationship (better) for me. They made us feel like we were part of the family, they really did. And not only the players, but our wives, our families.' … [Read more...] about Sabres at 50: Jim Schoenfeld happy in retirement, still loves Buffalo

'Pilut, 23, is one of six Swedes on the roster. He will likely serve as a spare defenseman during the trip.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Lawrence Pilut before trip to Sweden

'If Islanders winger Derick Brassard hadn’t scored a fluky goal from behind the net 5:19 into the contest, the Sabres might’ve grabbed a point or even won before the capacity crowd of 19,070.' … [Read more...] about Sabres bounce back after dreadful effort, still lose to scorching Islanders