Olean Times Herald

'Housley said the players are all day-to-day. Center Johan Larsson, winger Conor Sheary and defensemen Zach Bogosian, Brandon Hickey and Marco Scandella also missed the session inside HarborCenter.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel, Rasmus Ristolainen and other Sabres day-to-day

'“I’ve never been a guy that’s coming into camp on the top two lines,” Wilson said Wednesday inside KeyBank Center. “It’s on me, so … I did a lot of good work this summer putting on some weight. That was something they wanted me to.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Scott Wilson adds weight, embraces checking role

'“He’s put a lot of time and work in this summer,” Housley said this morning inside KeyBank Center. “He changed his training routine. He’s done a terrific job, he’s been really good in camp. It’s just unfortunate. But we’re just, again, going to be cautious with everything with Zach.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Zach Bogosian day-to-day with lower-body injury

'“I think it’s great,” Sabres coach Phil Housley said of playing in such a unique place. “It just brings you back to your childhood memories. Guys are sitting in the locker room there and they’re all tight, we’re doing our meetings. It was a great feeling, because you draw back from that when you were a kid playing with your buddies.”' … [Read more...] about Clinton had hockey history long before Sabres arrived for Hockeyville

'“Forecheck, creating space, banging some bodies,” Girgensons said Thursday inside HarborCenter. “That’s kind of my role. At the same time, I do have to make some plays and finish some chances."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Zemgus Girgensons settles into checking role

'Nearly every team has at least one diminutive player on its roster whose height is bumped up a bit. The Sabres have two: 5-foot-8 center Kyle Criscuolo and 5-foot-9 winger Conor Sheary.' … [Read more...] about Former Sabres captain Brian Gionta helped change hockey

'“He’s a young man, he’s going to make mistakes,” Sabres coach Phil Housley said of Dahlin. “One thing that’s going to be one of the hardest things for him, just knowing who he’s playing against and just personnel on everyone’s team and their characteristics. That’s going to take some time to get to know the players he’s playing against.' … [Read more...] about Sabres rookie Rasmus Dahlin brushes off mistakes

'“I think I’m working my way to get there,” Bogosian said. “Anytime you’ve been injured or been off for an extended period of time, it’s going to take a little while to get things back. I have a whole new level to bring. I can be a lot more effective than I’ve been in the past. I’m looking forward to the challenge that’s in front of me.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Zach Bogosian believes he has ‘whole new level to bring’

'“I thought that (the Nylander) line was really a difference-maker,” Housley said this morning. “But tonight, it’s a combination we’re just looking to put people in different places to get an evaluation. But I like the makeup of that line. They’re young, they’re fast, they’re skilled.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Alexander Nylander enjoying strong camp

'So watching the Maple Leafs score on their first two shots and three of their first eight in the opening 3:42 of Friday’s preseason tilt had to be concerning.' … [Read more...] about Sabres implode early, rally in loss to Maple Leafs

'Fresh off a 25-goal, 50-point season, Reinhart is expected to be a major contributor to the Sabres. Considering the fast pace of camp throughout the first week, if he missed more time, he might’ve fallen behind.' … [Read more...] about Sam Reinhart practices, happy to be back with Sabres

'“Coming back from a major surgery, you’re trying to check off all the boxes,” Bogosian said after the Sabres prepared for tonight’s road preseason tilt against the Toronto Maple Leafs. “Just precautionary stuff, just trying to make sure everything’s going as smooth as possible. It felt good.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Zach Bogosian being eased along after hip surgery

'If Reinhart, 22, hits or even approaches those numbers, his $3.65 million cap hit would rank among the NHL’s best values. General manager Jason Botterill worked out a contract so team-friendly Reinhart’s cap hit ranks ninth on the Sabres, according to capfriendly.com.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Sam Reinhart ends holdout, signs team-friendly bridge deal

'Dahlin looked comfortable most of the night, skating 21 minutes, 32 seconds over 25 shifts, mostly beside partner Jake McCabe. Dahlin also played on the power play, manning a point beside Jack Eichel, and killed penalties. At one point, Dahlin juked Dominik Simon with a nifty move few players could pull off.' … [Read more...] about Sabres rookie Rasmus Dahlin calms nerves, looks strong in debut

'Center Sean Malone will miss six weeks after injuring his knee in Monday’s 4-1 exhibition win in Columbus.' … [Read more...] about Sabres forwards Conor Sheary, Sean Malone out with injuries