Olean Times Herald

'The 12-6-2 Sabres have quickly morphed into the league’s biggest surprise. They won their 12th game last season on Jan. 22, their 47th contest.' … [Read more...] about Scorching Sabres rank among NHL’s early-season elite

'Skinner, 26, showcases a tenacity few NHL players possess, relentlessly forechecking and backchecking. And despite his stature – the Sabres list him at 5-foot-11 – he consistently fights for position around the net, the so-called dirty area.' … [Read more...] about Jeff Skinner could enjoy one of Sabres’ greatest seasons ever

'“I don’t think as a coaching staff, or if you ask the players, we were at our best against Tampa,” Housley said this afternoon inside KeyBank Center. “We’ve changed the lineup before, wins and losses, but I like what Patrik brings. He’s going to get an opportunity tomorrow.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Patrik Berglund to return against Jets

'Sure, he played a career-high 40 games as a rookie in 2013-14, but that was mostly subbing for injured Nashville Predators starter Pekka Rinne. Other than that, he has never played more than 32 times.' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Carter Hutton enjoying starting role

'Just a year ago, when the Sabres finished dead last, a three-game winning would’ve been celebrated. This season, however, “our standard’s higher,” Okposo said.' … [Read more...] about Goalie Carter Hutton shines in Sabres’ win over Lightning

'“The toughest part is just not being able to play,” Thompson said. “You grow up, you love the game. The best part is being on the ice playing and doing your thing, making plays. When you’re not out there, you get anxious.”' … [Read more...] about Tage Thompson happy with Sabres’ plan

'Fast forward to today, and Sobotka, 31, has quietly been one of the biggest surprises during the Sabres’ strong 9-6-2 start, showcasing his versatility while moving around the lineup.' … [Read more...] about Versatile Vladimir Sobotka quietly key contributor to Sabres’ strong start

'“It’s definitely an experience with the group and how they play and … realizing when they are going, to try to reward them with more minutes,” Housley said of how he makes changes. “It’s just one of those things that maybe I’ve been fortunate that things have worked out well. I know in the past we’ve tried to do it, tried to spark in between periods, change the lines up.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ line changes create balance

'“The resiliency in this group, that never-out-of-it-attitude, the ability to continue to fight, it’s tremendous, and it’s been throughout the whole locker room,” Sabres captain Jack Eichel said. “It’s so important in a long season. It’s not always going to be pretty.”' … [Read more...] about Resilient Sabres rally again late, beat Canucks in shootout

'The Sabres are 8-0-0 this season when Reinhart registers a point.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Sam Reinhart ‘dominant’ late in shootout win

'“One of these days it’s going to go in and then the floodgates are going to open,” Rodrigues said after the Sabres prepared for this afternoon’s tilt against the Vancouver Canucks. “I know that. Instead of getting frustrated, you have shoot the puck even more, keep it simple, put pucks on net.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Evan Rodrigues wants to keep showcasing offense

'“We got a lot of guys that are banged up or some bumps and bruises, so that’ll be a game-time decision,” Housley of Thompson’s status. “I just wanted to get him in a regular rotation because we got in a little bit late last night.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Tage Thompson could play against Canucks

'Through the first 15 contests, Eichel has scored a team-leading 17 points. At his current pace, he would have 93 points over a full season, the most since Daniel Briere had 95 in 2006-07.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jack Eichel scoring points, not worried about goals

'So in Thursday’s road tilt against the Montreal Canadiens, the Sabres can make a little history. If they hit the 40-shot mark, it will be only the second time they’ve ever done it in four consecutive games, according to researcher Mike Haim.' … [Read more...] about Sabres pumping loads of shots on net

'“If we keep playing that way, and keep generating that many shots and the opportunities, usually you’ll find a way to win,” Sabres winger Jason Pominville said of Sunday’s game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres generating offense, showcasing maturity in recent weeks