Olean Times Herald

'“It’s business first,” said center Marcus Johansson, one of five Swedes on the Sabres. “It’s two important games for us. We have a few days before where you can kind of enjoy your family and friends, but it’s focus on what we’re there to do."' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Linus Ullmark wants to show teammates ‘two wins’ in Sweden

'Olofsson scored all six of his goals on the power play, becoming the first NHL player to register his first eight goals on the man advantage.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Victor Olofsson named NHL’s Rookie of Month for October

'“I like whatever he does,” Ristolainen said Thursday inside KeyBank Center. “I like how he communicates with us. I like the way he talks. He talks really powerfully and everyone listens. He’s kind of the leader, everyone follows him. He brought a lot of confidence to us."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rasmus Ristolainen happy with Ralph Krueger: ‘I like whatever he does’

'“I got to see the doctor to get cleared,” Vesey said inside KeyBank Center. “If not Saturday, hopefully soon.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jimmy Vesey practices, hopes to return Saturday

'“The game’s coming a little more easier to me right now, I’m feeling a little more confident, starting to make plays, just kind of get back to basics and believing in myself,” Rodrigues said following Wednesday’s practice inside KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Evan Rodrigues generating confidence after slow start

'Asking him to play Friday against the Washington Capitals and Saturday versus the New York Islanders would be a bit much.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Brandon Montour ready to play

'Borgen will likely play in Wednesday’s home game against the Providence Bruins.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send Will Borgen to Amerks

'In overtime, the Sabres couldn’t muster a shot on goal, yet they hit two posts before center Casey Mittelstadt missed convert a bouncing puck for the winner.' … [Read more...] about Despite loss to Coyotes, Sabres finish October in NHL’s top spot

'“A lot of it had to do with his attitude, really, truly begging for more every day and working extremely hard at the sessions we had out there,” Krueger said. “I think if you let your guard down 5% in those sessions for three weeks, you can’t enter like that."' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: John Gilmour seizes early chance after waiting 11 games

'“It’s funny, because you sort of think of what you could’ve done differently,” Housley said Sunday inside KeyBank Center, where the Arizona Coyotes prepared for Monday’s game against the Sabres, his first visit back. “You don’t know if you’re going to be back in the game, and I didn’t really know if I wanted to get back, because of what happened.”' … [Read more...] about Phil Housley happy for Sabres’ success, doesn’t want to dwell on past

'Scandella has been a strong contributor throughout the Sabres’ torrid start. He was hurt in Wednesday’s 6-2 road loss to the New York Rangers.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose Marco Scandella to injury as Brandon Montour nears return

'“It’s been a blast,” Girgensons said Monday inside KeyBank Center. “It’s just been fun coming to the rink, playing hockey. I’ve seen it all. I’ve seen many coaches, many GMs.”' … [Read more...] about After six years of losing, Zemgus Girgensons enjoying Sabres’ revival

'“When you hear the players talk and use the word ‘tracking’ in front of you in a three-on-three overtime situation and everybody’s so excited and then it turns into a goal, it’s that lead up to the goal that really makes you proud of what the group is doing as a coach,” Krueger said.' … [Read more...] about OT play earns Sabres’ Casey Mittelstadt comparison to Nicklas Lidstrom

'“(I was) a little frustrated with myself more than anything,” Eichel said after scoring the overtime winner, the final of his six shots in a brilliant two-goal, four-point outing that improved the Sabres to 8-1-1. “I just felt like I had a couple opportunities to shoot the puck.”' … [Read more...] about Captain Jack Eichel looking like superstar during Sabres’ torrid start

'“In my mind, there’s zero fear from that standpoint,” Botterill said inside KeyBank Center. “He’s back skating here right now. Very excited for where Zach is. Going over the type of procedure he had, it was a serious procedure, and Zach is a powerful individual, so you want him to come back (at full strength).”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Zach Bogosian skating again, expected to play this season