Olean Times Herald

'“We got all four lines that have been very stable in terms of combinations,” Vesey said. “We stayed patient and we’re finally getting rewarded."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Casey Mittelstadt, linemates starting to score after slow start

'Whatever plan the Sabres have is working.' … [Read more...] about NHL third star honor caps Sabres goalie Carter Hutton’s interesting week

'Sabres general manager Jason Botterill said last month he hopes Luukkonen can start playing games in early November. The Finn spent the early part of the season rehabbing in Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send goalie prospect Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen to Amerks

'Winger Conor Sheary returned from his upper-body injury for Thursday’s 3-0 win against the Los Angeles Kings, giving the Sabres two extra forwards.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send Curtis Lazar to Amerks

'The NHL has fined Ducks forward Nick Ritchie $4,121, the maximum amount allowed under the collective bargaining agreement, for roughing Sabres winger Vladimir Sobotka in Buffalo’s 5-2 loss Wednesday in Anaheim, the Department of Player Safety announced today.' … [Read more...] about Ducks’ Nick Ritchie fined maximum for hit on Sabres’ Vladimir Sobotka

'“Jimmy has accepted any role,” Krueger said. “I feel confident with him anywhere in the lineup. He’s a player you like to have as a coach.”' … [Read more...] about Jimmy Vesey happy with Sabres, says start has been ‘good and bad’

'Monday afternoon’s 4-0 win over the reeling Dallas Stars was probably their most complete effort of the young season.' … [Read more...] about Ralph Krueger has Sabres looking like playoff contender early in tenure

'Sobotka, a massive disappointment a year ago, has started showcasing signs of his old St. Louis Blues form, playing a tenacious two-way game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Vladimir Sobotka shaking off poor season, earning respect

'Dahlin, of course, will likely cool off. At his current pace entering this afternoon’s home game against the Dallas Stars, he would score 115 points over an 82-game campaign.' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin could enjoy greatest offensive season by Sabres defenseman

'“They’re both out hunting for places to live,” Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said today inside KeyBank Center. “But, again, the competition in the league doesn’t stop. The pressure on you doesn’t stop to perform.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres tell Henri Jokijarju, Victor Olofsson they’re staying in NHL

'Lazar signed a one-year, one-way contract worth $700,000 on July 1. The former first-round pick recorded one assist in his first three games with the Amerks.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Curtis Lazar from Amerks

'“I’ve never seen a bench cheer so much for another line having success,” coach Ralph Krueger said after the Sabres improved to 4-0-1. “The entire bench just erupted on both of the goals. To see all that hard work, the grinding they’ve been doing the first five games is paying off (is) big.” … [Read more...] about Johan Larsson line, goalie Linus Ullmark lead Sabres past Panthers

'“I feel he’s doing that for every player,” Jokiharju said. “I think it’s a good way of doing it for a coach. I think it’s fair for everyone.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Henri Jokiharju earning keep on blue line

'“We were just like, ‘Who is this kid who can shoot the puck like this?’” Okposo said Thursday inside KeyBank Center. “You always hear that he was going to come up here and score goals, and he has.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Victor Olofsson has chance to enjoy dynamic rookie season

'“I feel honored that I was asked to come in, be a part of this group of special captains,” Hecht said. “I had a great time. I pulled into the town, got to the airport, and it still feels like home."' … [Read more...] about Former Sabre Jochen Hecht enjoying life as scout in Germany