Olean Times Herald

'“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

'Eichel has compiled 18 goals and 42 points in 31 games this season, putting him seventh in NHL scoring. He’s one of 10 players on pace for 100 points this season.' … [Read more...] about Terrific week earns Sabres captain Jack Eichel NHL third star honors

'“I want to get back to my game, to playing the way I know I can and feel comfortable in that,” he said following Wednesday’s practice inside KeyBank Center. “It feels like it’s been a while since I did that now.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Marcus Johansson frustrated by struggles: ‘I know how well I can play’

'Okposo, who started practicing Monday, has missed the last nine games. Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said the veteran is day-to-day.' … [Read more...] about Kyle Okposo accompanies Sabres on road trip

'“As you get older you have more experience, you can draw on that experience to sort of adjust your play to different guys’ styles,” Skinner said following Tuesday’s practice inside KeyBank Center. “I think Jack and (Johan) or Marcus, they like to have the puck, and for me as a winger, they’re really good with the puck on their stick."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jeff Skinner still scoring goals without Jack Eichel

'“This is big, like we’re living in a dream,” Asplund said following his 10th NHL game. “I think none of us have realized how big this is and how much work we put in to get to this point.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rasmus Asplund thrilled to score first goal with parents watching

'The Sabres’ decision to start utilizing 11 forwards and seven defensemen essentially pushed Lazar out of the lineup.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send Curtis Lazar to Amerks

'The Devils’ utterly pathetic performance early Monday was arguably the worst period ever played here.' … [Read more...] about Sabres annihilate Devils, move into third place in Atlantic Division

'“It’s not a fun place to be and (I was) super emotional after the game,” he said. “After that game against Ottawa, I just went home and really thought about a lot of things. I’ve been through some dark times with it, obviously. The thought of going back there, it’s not fun. It’s a very uneasy feeling.”' … [Read more...] about Retirement crossed Kyle Okposo’s mind following latest concussion with Sabres

'“I feel like it took me a little time before I felt like I belong here, like I’m a full-time NHL player,” Olofsson said prior to Saturday’s 2-1 overtime loss in Toronto. “I feel like I’m starting to find myself like I usually do if you look back at my career.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres rookie Victor Olofsson quickly develops into all-around presence

'“I feel like we’re on the right track here,” Sabres center Marcus Johansson said after Leafs captain John Tavares scored 1:45 into overtime. “That’s more like the way we want to play."' … [Read more...] about Sabres showing signs of progress, close month one point out of playoff spot