Olean Times Herald

'“He’s really worked on that part of his game,” Sabres coach Phil Housley said. “He’s made some steps in that area, coming back and supporting down low in the defensive zone. His reads are really good. Those other things will take care of themselves, he’s a very talented and skilled player.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Casey Mittelstadt focusing on defensive side

'“We’ve been rolling them pretty good,” center Evan Rodrigues said Wednesday after the Sabres prepared for tonight’s home tilt against the Colorado Avalanche. “Every line’s been contributing. I think it’s had some success early on.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ depth has buoyed strong start

'“Everyone’s going to speculate,” Bogosian said today after practicing with his teammates for the first time since getting hurt Sept. 25. “Left side, right side, hip surgery, non-hip surgery – I was out, and I’m making my way back.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Zach Bogosian practices, staying positive through injury

'For most teams, that mark would hold little significance. Heck, the season isn’t even a week old. But for the Sabres, who have finished dead last three times in five years, it means a whole lot.' … [Read more...] about Sabres beat Golden Knights, go over .500 for first time since 2013

'“It’s amazing, those guys have been the most consistent (line) since they were put together,” Sabres coach Phil Housley said after Pominville scored in Monday afternoon’s 4-2 win against the Vegas Golden Knights. “They’ve had some good opportunities and looks, but (they’re) very trustworthy, reliable. I can put them in a D-zone faceoff against the opposing team’s best lines.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Jason Pominville’s goal reward for fourth line’s strong play

'“He’s a very good veteran and he says the right things in the room,” Sabres coach Phil Housley said Sunday. “He’s a very likable guy. But at the same time, he says what’s on his chest. It doesn’t matter if you’re a veteran or rookie, he’s just going to leave it out there. I think the guys respect that. He’s provided us with some very good leadership."' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Carter Hutton instilling confidence, becoming leader

'“There’s a lot of good players,” he said. “I think you look around and it’s competition. Obviously, it’s tough to sit out. I’m ready if they want me. I felt good out there."' … [Read more...] about Sabres must make decision on Johan Larsson soon

'“We fed off Carter’s energy,” Housley said.' … [Read more...] about Conor Sheary, Carter Hutton push Sabres past Rangers

'“When he gets up the ice, he sees plays,” Housley said prior to Saturday’s tilt inside KeyBank Center. “He’s got good vision, he’s a really good passer, has a heavy shot. But I think he just sees a game like an offensive forward, where it’s off his stick before he gets it and it’s a flat pass. I just think he processes the game the right way.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Remi Elie believes he can produce more offense

'“A lot of guys that are new, we can’t assume they know it, so we just go over it and make the corrections and go forward,” Housley said. “So when you do stop practice, it’s not so much a point of emphasis on something that’s broken. We’re trying to fix it but learn from it. But I did like the reaction when we did talk about it.”' … [Read more...] about Phil Housley to Sabres after loss: ‘The sun came up’

'It felt like old times inside KeyBank Center. The Sabres generated about two scoring chances in the opening 40 minutes.' … [Read more...] about Sabres look awful in season-opening loss to Bruins

'“You never want to feel comfortable,” Thompson said prior to Thursday’s season opener against the Boston Bruins inside KeyBank Center. “As soon as you get comfortable, I feel like you start getting complacent and that’s when other people pass you.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Tage Thompson seizes early opportunity

'“Right now, (I’m) just excited,” Dahlin said Wednesday of his first NHL game. “I’ve been waiting for this my whole life. It’s (the) NHL and that’s the biggest thing I can do.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin on NHL debut: ‘Waiting for this my whole life’

'“We spoke at lengths about how invested I am in this city and this organization,” said Eichel, who’s beginning an eight-year, $80 million contract. “It’s an unbelievable feeling. I think it’s more or less just me trying to be myself and continue to do the things that make me the person that I am."' … [Read more...] about Maturity helped earn Jack Eichel Sabres’ captaincy

'The 6-foot-1, 215-pound Elie, 23, has played 90 NHL games, compiling seven goals, 21 points and 26 penalty minutes. Last season, his first full big league campaign, he scored six goals and 14 points in 72 contests.' … [Read more...] about Sabres claim Remi Elie on waivers, finalize 23-man roster