Olean Times Herald

'“Phil is not the guy that plays the game,” Pominville said. “He has a plan, he gives us his plan. I think as players, we should definitely take full responsibility of this happening."' … [Read more...] about Sabres surprised by Phil Housley’s firing, believe players at fault

'“But it’s been two or three days,” Skinner said. “It’s not enough really to give it some proper thought that it deserves. It deserves some reflection, just like any season. We’ll take the time to do that right away, but … I love it here. I like the guys, I like the city. I had a great time.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jeff Skinner needs time to think about future

'“The bottom line is look at our record,” said an emotional Botterill on Sunday afternoon inside KeyBank Center. “You look at our record in the first 25 games, you look at our record in the last 25 games. Unfortunately, the message wasn’t getting through.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ second-half regression cost Phil Housley his job

'“Those are things I’m not going to talk about too much right now, and the simple fact is I just had a conversation with Phil Housley a couple of hours ago,” Botterill said Sunday afternoon inside KeyBank Center. “Those are things I’ll talk to (assistant general managers) Randy Sexton about and Steve Greeley about and move forward from there.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Jason Botterill reluctant to talk about coaching search

'Since their 10-game winning streak ended Nov. 29, they’ve earned the fewest points in the NHL, just 38, going a putrid 15-33-8 while allowing 199 goals, the league’s highest total. In their last 25 contests, they’re a wretched 4-18-3.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jack Eichel tries to accentuate positives of rough season

'“It was definitely nice to see that and to get that type of ovation, for sure,” Pominville said after the Sabres ended their eight-game losing streak by beating the Ottawa Senators. “I’m definitely not the type of guy that likes that type of attention. But the boys were giving me a signal to go to the middle and give a wave.”' … [Read more...] about Fans, teammates celebrate Jason Pominville in rare Sabres win

'“I just feel like I kind of got back into the right head space where I knew that I could play and knew what to do to be successful and just going and doing it,” Okposo said Wednesday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Kyle Okposo responds to challenge from coach Phil Housley

'“We talked about these last two home games, and the guys brought it tonight, and we need that emotion and we need that passion on Thursday (in the home finale),” Housley said. “They should be (ticked) off. We’re all (ticked) off."' … [Read more...] about Sabres coach Phil Housley miffed after no-goal call: ‘We got screwed’

'“I mentally feel really fresh,” Ristolainen said prior to the Sabres’ 3-2 loss to the Nashville Predators inside KeyBank Center. “It’s kind of fun to play hockey. Just sort of bring some fresh energy to the room and on the ice.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Rasmus Ristolainen returns after battling flu

'In 2000, a bad back that still wreaks havoc forced a battered Puppa to retire from the Tampa Bay Lightning. He has experienced pain from his injuries – he also feels numbness in the arm he broke in 1989 – his entire post-hockey life.' … [Read more...] about Return to ice special for former Sabres goalie Daren Puppa, family

'The Swede has been performing like a goalie who has lost much of his confidence.' … [Read more...] about Linus Ullmark struggles again in Sabres’ ugly loss to Blue Jackets

'McCabe, 25, is perhaps the Sabres’ most versatile defenseman. He also showcases an edge the reeling team has sorely lacked.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Jake McCabe returns to lineup as Marco Scandella leaves

'“It’s an old barn,” a smiling Okposo said. “We’d always say, ‘It was a dump, but it was our dump and we loved it.’ It was home.”' … [Read more...] about Visit to Nassau Coliseum will be special for Sabres’ Kyle Okposo

'Olofsson’s presence clearly helped ignite the Sabres, who had been shut out four times in the previous nine outings. “He brought a really good spark to our team,” Eichel said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ youngsters stand out in overtime loss to Red Wings

'“I feel like I’ve developed throughout the season,” an excited Olofsson said prior to Thursday’s 5-4 overtime loss to the Detroit Red Wings inside KeyBank Center, his NHL debut. “Just to adjust a little bit to the North American style, I feel a lot more confident.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Victor Olofsson earns spot beside Jack Eichel