Olean Times Herald

'“It shows they believe in this group,” Sabres center Evan Rodrigues said prior to Monday’s 5-3 loss to the Maple Leafs, a game Montour sat out after traveling. “I think we have a big belief in here and obviously adding someone like that is going to make us more dynamic, especially offensively.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres hope adding established player in Brandon Montour buoys them

'“It’s one of those things where I want to prove them wrong,” Montour said prior to Monday’s 5-3 loss to the Maple Leafs. “I wanted to stay there for a long time. I guess this is home now.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Trade puts chip on Brandon Montour’s shoulder

'Botterill’s move sends a strong message the 10th-place Sabres, who have suffered a stunning fall, dropping from first overall to out of a playoff spot, want to win this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ acquisition of Brandon Montour shows they want to win now

'“You see him kind of walking around periods, I’m sure that was huge for the morale and I’m sure it relaxed the crowd a little bit,” said Sabres winger Sam Reinhart, who recorded his third career hat trick.' … [Read more...] about Jeff Skinner’s return helps boost Sabres in win over Capitals

'“He’s finally getting rewarded,” Sabres coach Phil Housley said. “How many pucks did he tip on the power play that haven’t gone in? Finally he gets one. He’s in the right position. He’s very, very good down there in front of the net.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Sam Reinhart enjoys first hat trick in Buffalo

'But given the supreme chemistry Skinner shares with captain Jack Eichel and how much he seems to like the organization and Buffalo, it seems highly unlikely the Sabres will deal him.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jeff Skinner might’ve found long-term home in Buffalo

'Meanwhile, Wilson, 26, has scored three goals and seven points in 17 AHL outings this season. The Sabres sent Wilson down in January so he could receive game action after recovering from a broken ankle that sidelined him three months.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Danny O’Regan, Scott Wilson, send Lawrence Pilut down

'“We’ve made progress as an organization compared to last year,” Botterill told reporters in Tampa Bay, where the Sabres play the Lightning on Thursday. “We’ve been in a position where we’ve been in games. I’ve see the results on the ice, I see the communication we’re going through here. There’s not going to be a coaching change.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres GM Jason Botterill backs coach Phil Housley

'Okposo, 30, has a concerning history of concussions. This is at least his third in less than two years. After suffering one late in 2016-17, he was hospitalized in intensive care.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Kyle Okposo diagnosed with concussion

'Okposo has a concerning history of concussions. After suffering one late in 2016-17, he was hospitalized in intensive care.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send Kyle Okposo home for further medical evaluation

'“It’s our work, our reloads and our checking detail,” coach Phil Housley said of the Sabres’ identity. “It’s pretty simple. When we do those three things well and on top of that manage the game, we’re a tough team to play against.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres regroup for road trip after taking step back

'“Kyle’s doing well,” Housley said inside KeyBank Center. “We just kept him off the ice as a precaution.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Kyle Okposo OK after fight, will go on road trip

'While the Sabres crept within a goal twice thanks to two Jeff Skinner scores, his 35th and 36th this season, they looked downright awful defensively.' … [Read more...] about Sabres searching for answers after rough loss to Rangers

'“When he’s being your coach and he’s in the locker room, whenever he talks, you’re definitely listening,” Rodrigues said. “He definitely commands the room. He’s just got a presence about him.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Evan Rodrigues grew under Rangers’ David Quinn

'“I try to just enjoy the moment, live in the moment,” Pominville said Thursday inside KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Jason Pominville moving up among Sabres’ all-time leaders