Olean Times Herald

'The Bowling Green product will likely start the upcoming season with the Rochester Americans and serve as a mentor for top Sabres goalie prospect Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen.' … [Read more...] about Sabres add depth, sign Andrew Hammond, Curtis Lazar and others

'“What I just said to him was if it ever came to a situation where there wasn’t room, we’d certainly follow up with him,” Botterill said this afternoon on a conference call, hour after free agency opened. “By the same token, I’d respect if he was going to move on to a different organization, just to gives me a heads up."' … [Read more...] about Jason Pominville could return to Sabres

'Still, do the top talents want to join the Sabres? Probably not. They haven’t made the playoffs in eight years.' … [Read more...] about Trades, not free agents, likely Sabres’ best option for improving roster

'Ristolainen looks beaten down by all the losing he has endured over his six-year career.' … [Read more...] about Colin Miller’s arrival could spell end of Rasmus Ristolainen’s Sabres tenure

'“It’s good,” he said. “I saw the videos and stuff. I think it looked a lot worse than it really was. I’m seeing a specialist Monday. Right when it happened, I wanted to get right back out there.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Dylan Cozens suffers thumb injury

'Right-shot defenseman are coveted by NHL teams. The Sabres now possess five of them, a high number they must trim to create more balance on their defense pairs.' … [Read more...] about Colin Miller’s acquisition could be start of busy summer for Sabres

'Hickey couldn’t crack the Amerks’ loaded blue line, which went 10 deep at times. In only 38 AHL games last season, he compiled one goal and nine points. He sat out all three playoff contests.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Brandon Hickey learned from tough rookie season with Amerks

'“I had a great year in Finland and I think I built off the confidence really well,” Laaksonen said.' … [Read more...] about Oskari Laaksonen quietly one of Sabres’ best prospects

'“I felt more comfortable staying where I was in Rochester all the time and they felt that was the best situation for me as well,” Taylor said Wednesday following the first session of development camp inside Harborcenter. “Ralph is a candidate way above me."' … [Read more...] about Chris Taylor happy with Amerks, likes Sabres’ hire of Ralph Krueger

'The Arizona Coyotes have hired Housley, 55, as an assistant coach on Rick Tocchet’s staff, the Western Conference club announced today. Housley, who signed a multi-year contract, will run the Coyotes’ blue line.' … [Read more...] about Coyotes hire former Sabres coach Phil Housley as assistant

'They have 14 back-to-back games, two fewer than last season.' … [Read more...] about 2019-20 Sabres schedule features early trip to Sweden, long winter break

'Injuries limited Malone to only 38 appearances during a frustrating campaign. The Harvard product never seemed to find a groove, scoring four goals and 13 points and occasionally sitting out games while healthy.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Sean Malone signs AHL contract with Amerks

'“We were shocked when we heard ‘Sioux Falls,’ and all of sudden it kind of set in, just seeing him walk down the stage,” Craig Johnson said. “Just to tell him how proud I was of him and how much we love him, it was really a special moment.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Ryan Johnson learned game from NHL father

'“Hopefully by stepping up and signing Jeff Skinner, it shows we’re going to reward players who want to be a part of things here in Buffalo. So I think that mix is hopefully attractive to other players out there."' … [Read more...] about Jason Botterill believes Sabres’ young talent terrific selling point

'Huglen, a forward the Sabres moved up to grab in the fourth round, 102nd overall, is far from a sure thing.' … [Read more...] about Sabres believe they selected talented prospects at NHL Draft