Olean Times Herald

'“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

'Right now, the Sabres have eight healthy, established defensemen, meaning at least one must sit out every game. Rasmus Dahlin returned Thursday following an eight-game absence (concussion) and dressed as the seventh defender.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Zach Bogosian healthy scratch as Rasmus Dahlin returns

'“We felt all along he has an offensive upside that needs to be promoted and he needs to be confident bringing into the game, and you can see how much fun he’s having with that,” Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said. “But he’s a player that accepts his role in the team, works extremely hard at it and doesn’t really look left or right.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Johan Larsson scoring, having fun: ‘He has an offensive upside’

'“There’s a definitely a step in the right direction,” Krueger said inside KeyBank Center. “We’re just going to assess him and wanted to see him in his customary role and see how he looks. So it was an opportunity to take a look at him, and we’ll make that call tomorrow morning.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin practices, could be close to returning from concussion

'Very quietly, a 5-2-3 run has vaulted the Sabres into sole possession of second place in the Atlantic Division. They’ve won back-to-back contests for first time since a three-game streak from Oct. 17 to 22.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel comes up clutch in win over Blues, Sabres jump into second place

'“He hasn’t passed the necessary tests yet, so he’s non-contact in practice right now, so as it is with these type of injuries it’s day-to-day still,” he said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Rasmus Dahlin excited to be back on ice: ‘It felt like Christmas’

'In his last nine outings, Hutton has compiled a wretched 0-5-4 mark with a 3.99 goals-against average and an .875 save percentage.' … [Read more...] about Linus Ullmark emerges as Sabres’ No. 1 goalie during Carter Hutton’s slump