Olean Times Herald

'“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

'His presence should make Thursday’s game a little more interesting. The Sabres, losers of four straight contests, are playing out the string. Six games are left this season.' … [Read more...] about Prospect Victor Olofsson joins reeling Sabres

'The former third-round pick will report to the Rochester Americans and play in the AHL on an amateur tryout agreement the rest of the season. His contract, which carries an average annual value of $925,000, will kick in next season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Casey Fitzgerald to entry-level contract

'Botterill, 42, is in his second season running the Sabres after 10 years in the Pittsburgh Penguins’ front office. He grew up in Winnipeg and won three gold medals as a player representing Canada at the World Junior Championship.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jason Botterill to run Canada’s World Championship squad

'Pilut has been dynamic at times in his first American Hockey League season, registering four goals, 26 points and a plus-21 rating in 28 outings.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Lawrence Pilut from Amerks

'“I think he’s enjoying the opportunity,” Sabres coach Phil Housley said. “He’s just really still trying to get acclimated to his teammates and just trying to be part of the solution. I just like the way he plays. He plays an aggressive style, he likes to join the rush, he wants to get on the attack and he’s got a little edge to his game."' … [Read more...] about Newcomer Brandon Montour utilizing skills with Sabres

'Hunwick missed his second straight practice this morning inside HarborCenter.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Matt Hunwick day-to-day; Zach Bogosian practices

'“Most of my friends have never seen an NHL game before,” the rookie said Thursday inside KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Swedish Sabres excited about playing games in Stockholm