Olean Times Herald

'“What, six one-goal games?” said Sabres winger Alex Tuch, who missed the net on a breakaway in the second period. “It’s a matter of just one bounce one way or another. Maybe holding a lead, maybe getting up early in the game, maybe tying it up a little earlier. It’s a game of inches. You got to keep pushing forward.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ losing streak hits eight games; Owen Power, JJ Peterka benched

'Not only did Johnson, 23, play the third-highest total of his short career (20:50), he earned a plum assignment playing alongside Bowen Byram throughout Monday’s 6-5 shootout loss to the Detroit Red Wings.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Ryan Johnson skates big minutes; Rasmus Dahlin still sidelined

'They’ve dropped five of those games by one goal. In two of those, including Monday’s 6-5 shootout loss to the Detroit Red Wings, they’ve blown multi-goal leads in the third period.' … [Read more...] about Despite losing streak, struggling Sabres still in thick of playoff chase

'Samuelsson, 24, practiced again Tuesday as the Sabres, who have lost seven straight contests (0-4-3), prepared to close their five-game home stand.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Mattias Samuelsson ready to play after recovering from injury

'The Sabres, having lost seven straight games (0-4-3) after imploding late again Monday’s 6-5 shootout loss to the Detroit Red Wings, have completely fallen apart in the last two weeks after seemingly turning a corner last month.' … [Read more...] about Sabres blow lead, lose seventh straight game: ‘We need to look in the mirror’

'Kozak’s first NHL goal felt especially good because he shared it with his mother, Michelle, who stayed in town after his father and sister returned to Manitoba following Thursday’s game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres rookie Tyson Kozak scores first NHL goal with mother in rink; Buffalo could make lineup changes

'In a downright embarrassing effort, they endured a 5-2 shellacking from noted NHL heavyweight Utah Hockey Club.' … [Read more...] about Reeling Sabres fall apart, lose to Utah: ‘Mentally one of the weakest games’

'Meanwhile, Ruff said winger Jordan Greenway (mid-body) and defenseman Mattias Samuelsson “are both real close” to returning from their respective injuries.' … [Read more...] about Injured Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin still being evaluated

'So far, Adams has stuck to his plan to give the Sabres, the league’s youngest team at about an average of 26 years, consistent success. That means no shortcuts. That means disturbing slumps like their current one under new coach Lindy Ruff, while difficult, won’t lead to rash decisions.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ struggles haven’t shaken Kevyn Adams’ belief: ‘Not going to panic’

'“Playing in my first game, it’s really cool, and I’m super grateful,” said Kozak, a seventh-round pick in 2021. “(To) thought (to) have scored in my first game is (an) unreal moment, but it got disallowed. So it happens.”' … [Read more...] about Tyson Kozak has goal disallowed in NHL debut as Sabres lose to Jets in OT

'Dahlin, who averages a team-high 24 minutes, 42 seconds of ice time per game, missed Thursday’s game. Defenseman Dennis Gilbert moved into the lineup.' … [Read more...] about Injured captain Rasmus Dahlin misses game; Sabres make roster move

'“It’s really hard mentally,” he said Thursday morning after joining his teammates on the ice in a non-contact role as they prepared for the Winnipeg Jets. “I can’t lie about that. I did a lot of things over the summer to help my body or put myself in the best situation to stay healthy. It’s deflating a bit, especially since I wasn’t too happy with my game at the start of the … [Read more...] about Injuries taking toll on Sabres’ Mattias Samuelsson: ‘Really hard mentally’

'The Sabres have dropped four straight games (0-3-1) and just suffered a loss so humiliating it feels like it could spark some change. They must figure things out in a hurry.' … [Read more...] about As Sabres struggle, anything, including trades, could be on table to improve

'Sabres center Tage Thompson (USA), winger Alex Tuch (USA) and defenseman Henri Jokiharju (Finland), all of whom were believed to be in the mix to represent their respective countries, did not earn roster spots.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin, UPL named to 4 Nations tournament rosters

'In an utterly embarrassing display, they imploded late, allowing four third-period goals and losing 5-4 before a surly crowd of 14,942 in KeyBank Center that booed the home team off the ice when the final horn sounded.' … [Read more...] about Sabres implode in third period, suffer stunning loss to Avalanche; Rasmus Dahlin leaves game injured