Olean Times Herald

'Jeanneret, who is scheduled to work 42 games this year, was his usual affable self earlier in the night. He even started Saturday’s broadcast in a Santa Claus suit.' … [Read more...] about Reports: Rick Jeanneret leaves KeyBank Center on stretcher

'In injury news, Housley said winger Jason Pominville, who left the ice woozy Tuesday after teammate Rasmus Ristolainen accidentally flattened him skating to the bench, is day-to-day. Housley did not say if Pominville is in concussion protocol.' … [Read more...] about Patrik Berglund clears waivers, Sabres can terminate contract

'During the preseason, Sabres captain Jack Eichel called Berglund “The Godfather.” The Swede then started the season as the Sabres’ No. 2 center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres waive Patrik Berglund with intent of terminating contract

'“We have an opportunity to close things out and it didn’t happen,” coach Phil Housley of the scoring opportunities the Sabres couldn’t convert. “So we have to feel comfortable in that position. We don’t have to do anything special, take what the game gives us."' … [Read more...] about Sabres blow third-period lead, lose to last-place Panthers

'“I started playing the way that I know that I can,” Guhle said. “I started playing with a little more confidence and it worked out.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Brendan Guhle returns to NHL confident

'The Sabres haven’t had a 100-point scorer since the rollicking 1992-93 season, when Pat LaFontaine (53 goals and 148 points) and Alexander Mogilny (76 goals and 127 points) both surpassed the prestigious mark.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel enjoying one of greatest seasons in Sabres history

'Berglund has a base salary of $4.7 million this season and a $3.850 salary cap hit. He has three years and $9.85 million left on his deal after this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres suspend Patrik Berglund indefinitely for failure to report to team

'“It’s been every D-man’s dream to play with a goalie who can play the puck like that,” Sabres defenseman Nathan Beaulieu said.' … [Read more...] about Goalie Carter Hutton’s puck-handling skills key asset for Sabres

'“It’s great, I mean, he’s got such a passion for the game,” Housley said of Ovechkin finally winning. “There’s been a lot of pressure on Washington winning all the Presidents’ Trophies and not getting to the final. They’ve had some tough competition always going through Pittsburgh.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Zach Bogosian ‘looked like a man possessed’ against Coyotes

'“That probably wasn’t the prettiest game but (we found) a way to win and that’s what’s important,” Eichel said following the Sabres’ 11th home win, which, incredibly, equals their total from all of last season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres pounce on Coyotes early, win second straight

'“He’s just trying to prove himself every day, whether (it was) earlier in his career, when he was a backup, (or) now he’s in the No. 1 position where he’s played a lot of hockey,” said Sabres coach Phil Housley, who knows Hutton from his days as a Nashville Predators assistant. “He’s always looking for something to prove. He’s always had to do it his whole career.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Carter Hutton still out to prove himself

'“He’s swallowed his pride a little bit, but when he’s come back, he’s always had a great response,” Housley said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Zemgus Girgensons bounces back after getting scratched

'“He’s just a tremendous competitor, right?” Housley said of Dahlin snapping his stick. “He wants to do the right things, he’s coachable, he wants to win. He expects a lot out of himself.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin showcases rare emotion, downplays dazzling shift

'“There’s got to be some type of emotional response from the room,” Sabres captain Jack Eichel said. “I think we showed that in the third.”' … [Read more...] about Roar back to down Kings in overtime, end losing skid

'“It’s nice to be healthy and to kind of get past the last step,” said Hunwick, who was acquired from the Penguins with winger Conor Sheary on June 27.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Matt Hunwick to begin injury rehab assignment with Amerks