Olean Times Herald

'“I feel close,” Hunwick said following Thursday’s practice inside HarborCenter. “It’s only been two practices and a couple morning skates, but (I) feel good.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres newcomer Matt Hunwick nearing return from neck injury

'In other injury news, winger Jason Pominville, out the last two games with an upper-body injury, practiced today.' … [Read more...] about Sabres defensemen Jake McCabe, Casey Nelson week-to-week

'At his current pace, the slick center would have 76 assists and 94 points over 82 games, the Sabres’ most prolific offensive campaign since Daniel Briere enjoyed a memorable 63-assist, 95-point season in 2006-07.' … [Read more...] about Sabres star Jack Eichel busts out of goal-scoring slump

'“We were ready to play tonight,” Housley said. “We haven’t had a start like that in our last three games. But I give credit to the guys because the schedule and the travel and losing an hour and having to turn around against a really good hockey team. … I thought it was a back-and-forth game.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres battled back, fall to Maple Leafs in overtime thriller

'The 10-year-veteran fought just to make the Leafs, whose depth dwindled during the offseason. He beat out about four or five others for a roster spot.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Tyler Ennis happy in fourth-line role with Maple Leafs

'The Sabres and Leafs haven’t played any truly meaningful tilts in a long time.' … [Read more...] about Sabres, Maple Leafs could become fierce rivals again

'Dahlin, 18, average 19 minutes, 52 seconds of ice time as the Sabres went 11-3-1 during November, jumping to second place in the NHL standings with 37 points (17-7-3). His plus-9 rating also ranked second among all rookies.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin named NHL’s top rookie for November

'They haven’t played significant contests with postseason ramifications this late in a season since 2011-12, when they roared back from last place to briefly reach the top eight.' … [Read more...] about Sabres playing games with playoff implications again

'“(The) last 10 games, when it’s a tight game, we feel confident,” said Ristolainen, who said he doesn’t plan his celebrations. “If we’re down, we don’t panic. We believe. We have the belief now.”' … [Read more...] about Surging Sabres win 10th straight, tie franchise record

'“I know I’m capable of playing that way,” said Thompson, who scored three goals in his first 54 NHL games. “That’s why it’s been so frustrating the first couple weeks when you’re not at the level you want to be in. I think I put too much pressure on myself at times.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Tage Thompson producing after taking ‘step back’

'“I don’t want to jinx it, but one comment I had was a told my wife the other day, I said, ‘When they make the playoffs, I want to … go back to Buffalo and see a game to see the electricity in the building,’” Campbell said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ 10-game winning streak in 2006 still holds special memories

'“We don’t talk about it,” said Housley, whose team hosts San Jose on Tuesday. “We just focus on the next game and focus on the San Jose Sharks, because they just went through a tough game (lost 6-0 to Vegas) and we know the hair is going to be up on the back of their neck and we’re going to have to be ready."' … [Read more...] about Phil Housley on Sabres’ winning streak: ‘We don’t talk about it’

'“It’s been a battle until the end,” Sabres goalie Linus Ullmark told reporters following Saturday’s 3-2 shootout win in Detroit. “That’s what keeps us down to earth, because we know it’s a very tight league and we can’t just go and glide on some pink clouds up there in the sky and think that you’re going to win just because you’ve done it before.”' … [Read more...] about Finding ways to win late helped boost Sabres to NHL’s top spot

'The quick turnaround from coach Phil Housley’s team turnaround has been nothing short of stunning. Last season, the hapless Sabres finished dead last.' … [Read more...] about Surging Sabres rank first overall after ninth straight win

'Skinner also supplies a ton of the surging Sabres’ offense. Right now, he’s scoring at an eye-popping 61-goal pace over an 82-game season. He has scored 17 times in the last 19 contests.' … [Read more...] about Jeff Skinner stars again in Sabres’ eighth straight win