Olean Times Herald

'“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

'“I was a little sore after the game then felt better,” Mittelstadt said. “I think the most important thing is knowing that you can play your game and not have it in your head. I guess there’s a difference between hurting and feeling to the point where you’re not yourself. That’s kind of where we drew the line.”' … [Read more...] about Injured Sabres Zach Bogosian, Casey Mittelstadt practice

'“It’s the time of year you need to defend to win games,” said Sabres winger Jason Pominville, who connected captain Jack Eichel’s nifty backhand pass to score the winning goal 6:49 into the second period. “I think everybody’s starting to realize that.”' … [Read more...] about Timely goals, strong defense help Sabres down Islanders

'“We’re both good goalies that (have) been in difficult situations,” Lehner said prior to Tuesday’s 3-1 loss to the Sabres. “We’re not in a difficult situation anymore. We’re in a good situation we haven’t been (in) before. I think it’s just our normal potential.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Robin Lehner, Thomas Greiss forming dynamic tandem