Olean Times Herald

'“He did quite well, a pretty high-tempo, bump-and-grind practice,” Sabres coach Phil Housley said. “It’s good to see him out there.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jack Eichel close to playing

'After the Sabres finish a three-game road trip next week, they don’t play again for 11 days. So joining the Amerks gives Wilson an opportunity to play regularly as he acclimates to game action again.' … [Read more...] about Scott Wilson clears waivers, assigned to Amerks

'Fourteen Sabres tallied a point during the dizzying second, tying the franchise record for most players with a point in a period, according to NHL PR. It previously happened Nov. 2, 2006 here against Tampa Bay and Oct. 21, 2009 at Florida.' … [Read more...] about C.J. Smith, Lawrence Pilut score first NHL goals, help Sabres beat Devils

'“(I) try to help guys wherever they need it, be kind of, I guess, an ear for certain guys if they need help in certain areas,” Stafford said. “Anything you have to do to try to stay kind of relevant. You have to adapt as your career goes on if you want to stay in this league.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Drew Stafford reunited with Mike Grier; Scott Wilson waived

'“Everyone’s a competitor and … whether you’re playing 10 or 20 or 30 (minutes), you always feel like you can get more,” Pominville said Monday. “Obviously, I’m no different. But am I going to sit here and complain and feel sorry for myself? Absolutely not. I’ll just go out there and work."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jason Pominville remaining confident as ice time dips

'“Him just coming back and getting the OK to practice was a good sign,” said Housley, whose Sabres host the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jack Eichel practices, has no return date yet

'“This is my home,” Robert told the Times Herald on Sunday. “I’ve been here since (1972). People say, ‘Well, you’re from Montreal.’ I left Quebec, I was 18 years old. That was like 52 years ago. …' … [Read more...] about Sabres legend Rene Robert happy in Buffalo, excited about current team

'Thompson’s season began to change about a month in when the Sabres scratched him seven times in nine games. The youngster embraced the team’s development plan for him, working closely with the coaching staff on and off the ice.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Tage Thompson learning to utilize big body

'Sure, the Sabres endured a rough December. But they hit the halfway mark of the season 22-13-6. They’re in terrific shape.' … [Read more...] about Sabres beat Panthers, hit halfway mark on high note

'Eichel, 22, missed Thursday’s tilt against the Florida Panthers inside KeyBank Center and will also sit out Saturday’s road tilt against the Boston Bruins, Sabres coach Phil Housley said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Jack Eichel out against Panthers; Jeff Skinner needs votes

'Without Eichel, Rodrigues skated at center today on the No. 1 line between Sam Reinhart and Jeff Skinner, a spot he occupied some of Monday’s tilt.' … [Read more...] about Other Sabres must step up with Jack Eichel injured

'Given every team must be represented and teams are chosen by division, there are always some significant snubs. Incredibly, Sabres winger Jeff Skinner, whose 26 goals are tied for second in the NHL, was left off the Atlantic Division’s roster.' … [Read more...] about Sabres captain Jack Eichel named to second straight NHL All-Star Game

'The Sabres closed 2018 like the opened it, struggling to win games and score goals.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose game to Islanders, Jack Eichel to injury

'“Honestly, I think I’m even more excited to get in tonight than I was maybe my first NHL game, because everything happened so quick, I really didn’t take for granted the whole situation,” a smiling Smith said inside KeyBank Center. “I worked really hard to get back to this point. Obviously, the coaching staff down there has helped my game out a lot. I think I’ve been pretty … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: C.J. Smith earns recall from Amerks

'Incredibly, Okposo, who usually skates on the second line and power-play unit, is one outing away from a pointless December.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Kyle Okposo enduring career-worst slump