Olean Times Herald

'“Being able to adapt to new environments and new situations, it helps, especially with being traded,” said Thompson, a wing in the Buffalo Sabres’ training camp. “Being able to pick up and move, whenever you’re called to do that.”' … [Read more...] about Confidence key for Tage Thompson to stay in Sabres lineup

'“Regardless of the first year, I see him now, I think he’s had three really good days (of training camp),” Housley said after the Sabres scrimmaged Sunday morning inside HarborCenter. “He’s come into camp in really good shape, probably the best shape that he’s been in. So it’s good to say he took the words in the right way at the end of the year. But he’s been really, really … [Read more...] about Poor season forced Sabres’ Johan Larsson to change

'If you need a refresher, the offensive-minded Beaulieu, 25, was downright awful last season, becoming the team’s biggest liability on defense. In 59 games – injuries and illnesses cost him playing time – he mustered just one goal, nine points and a wretched minus-19 rating. The Sabres, meanwhile, finished dead last.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Nathan Beaulieu motivated to prove last season was fluke

'“The jump and the impact the coaches have put forth, and just the mood everywhere is we’re tired of losing, we’re sick and tired of losing,” Baptiste this afternoon following another session inside KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Nick Baptiste on new season: ‘We’re sick and tired of losing’

'“I will do everything I can to make the team, and if I make it, I’m just going to play the best I can and enjoy,” Dahlin said between the first sessions of training camp inside HarborCenter. “Yeah, we’ll see after the camp how this goes. I’ll do my best.”' … [Read more...] about Humble approach should help Sabres rookie Rasmus Dahlin

'“I mean, it was a tough go,” Housley said. “Both sessions (had) a lot of skating after the play, which we’re trying to encourage our guys. Part of our identity is back pressure and reloading them from the offensive zone of the ice. You could see a lot of the drills the guys were bent over. We pushed them to the limit in the each drill and then we could see that the pace was … [Read more...] about Sabres focused on upping pace this training camp

'“You feel like if you have something bothering you, you can get it off your chest, if you think that we have to change something around the room – whatever it may be,” he said. “Phil’s been great for the last few weeks with us, having our input, seeing what we think.' … [Read more...] about Sabres feel change, excitement as new season opens

'“I was self-treating myself because I could not be inside my own head by myself,” he wrote. “The thoughts of ending it all … it was real and close.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Former Sabres goalie Robin Lehner shares addiction story

'“Their work ethic was contagious, something that you have to have every day to be a good team,” he said Wednesday inside HarborCenter. “I talk about it again and again and again."' … [Read more...] about Kyle Okposo sees changes in Sabres

'“I’m excited that Sam’s in town here working out with our guys, being a part of things,” Botterill said after Prospects Challenge rookie tournament ended this afternoon. “We continue our dialogue with his agent and (we are) still very hopeful to get a deal done.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres GM Jason Botterill optimistic about signing Sam Reinhart

'The 5-foot-9, 174-pound Powell has an AHL contract for 2018-19. He began his pro career late last season, playing four games for the Rochester Americans and another five with the Cincinnati Cyclones, the Sabres’ ECHL affiliate.' … [Read more...] about R.I.T. grad Myles Powell grateful for time with Sabres

'“I just kind of realized that I want to focus on hockey, I want to face the best players I can and get pushed right now … as hard as I can,” he said. “That way I think should help me develop into hopefully an NHL player soon.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Matej Pekar happy with decision to play in OHL

'The 6-foot-5, 209-pound Finn looked sharp in a few ways, making 28 saves, many with his bright orange pads.' … [Read more...] about Goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen looks sharp in Sabres debut

'“It’s just part of my game, I like to be physical,” Borgen said. “I don’t do it all the time. I can find spots to have an open hit. … Most of my coaches that I’ve had have always wanted me to finish my checks. It’s always been a part of my game.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Will Borgen showcasing physicality in rookie camp

'The 2,000 or so fans ate it up.' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin wows in Sabres debut