Olean Times Herald

'Meanwhile, Housley hasn’t ruled Bogosian and Larsson, who are both day-to-day with lower-body injuries, out for the opener. Housley said Bogosian skated on his own this morning.' … [Read more...] about Zach Bogosian, Johan Larsson still possibility for Sabres’ season opener

'While Baptiste earned regular duty the latter half of last season, he never developed into the scorer the Sabres envisioned when they drafted him in the third round, 69th overall, in 2013.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade Nick Baptiste to Predators for Jack Dougherty

'“This game’s about having fun,” Sabres coach Phil Housley said Monday inside KeyBank Center. “He enjoys coming to the rink and having some jabs at guys to try to get them off keel and try to get them on their toes.”' … [Read more...] about Fun-loving Patrik Berglund already one of Sabres’ leaders

'Toward of the end of practice, Scott Wilson got tangled with defensemen Rasmus Ristolainen and appeared to injure his right leg. Wilson stayed on the HarborCenter ice for a couple of minutes before being helped off. He couldn’t put any pressure on his right foot.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose Scott Wilson as Conor Sheary returns

'Teams have until noon today to claim the waived players. The Sabres, who open the season on Thursday against the Boston Bruins, have 28 players left on their training camp roster.' … [Read more...] about Sabres waive Justin Bailey, Nick Baptiste

'Entering Friday’s preseason finale against the New York Islanders in Oshawa, Ontario, Tennyson is one of 12 defensemen left on the Sabres’ camp roster. Nathan Beaulieu, Zach Bogosian, Rasmus Dahlin, Jake McCabe, Casey Nelson, Rasmus Ristolainen and Marco Scandella all have spots locked up.' … [Read more...] about Matt Tennyson, Lawrence Pilut battling for spot on Sabres’ defense

'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