Olean Times Herald

'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

'But right now, the Sabres’ power play is downright lethal. It can keep them in any contest and has been perhaps the biggest factor in their best start in years.' … [Read more...] about Dynamic power play helps Sabres beat Canadiens in overtime

'“He proved himself with Team Europe and he’s off to a good start here,” he said. “I’m not surprised he’s an NHL coach again, because he’s a very knowledgeable and capable guy of coaching in this league, and I’m sure he’s going to keep showing it.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ralph Krueger, Canadiens’ Claude Julien share mutual respect

'“It’s something that sort of gets better with experience,” Skinner said of stripping the puck. “It’s one of those things you try to focus on. Obviously, I’m not sort of going to overpower a lot of guys defensively, so sometimes you have to find other ways to get the puck."' … [Read more...] about Sabres sniper Jeff Skinner off to fast start on new line

'“Evan’s been outstanding,” he said. “I mean, he’s the one that said to me, ‘Somebody’s going to be in this spot all season long.’ He took it really well. He’s stayed active, he’s been working really hard and his opportunity now comes tomorrow. He’s excited to get back in the lineup."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Evan Rodrigues to make season debut Wednesday

'Okposo said: “(Girgensons and Larsson) open up a lot of space for me. They’re good with the puck, too. So I just think we’re trying to play the system and we’re reading off each other pretty well.”' … [Read more...] about Veteran Kyle Okposo thriving on Sabres’ ‘fourth line’

'But on Saturday, it rocked from the moment Jeanneret walked on the ice until the final buzzer.' … [Read more...] about Sabres honor past captains, annihilate Devils before raucous crowd