Olean Times Herald

'“We obviously got to close games out,” a surly Hutton said. “We played with fire too many times.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres waste goalie Carter Hutton’s strong effort in overtime loss

'“When I was playing, I thought I was playing with a lot more confidence,” Beaulieu said prior to returning for Tuesday’s tilt against the Calgary Flames. “I wasn’t really worried about making mistakes. I liked where my game was at before San Jose.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Nathan Beaulieu returns feeling confident

'“I’m not playing that much right now, but the team’s playing well,” Okposo, who has averaged 14:38 on the ice this season, said Monday. “We’re doing a lot of good things. I think we’re growing as a group. I just want to work on even being more dynamic in offensive zone, offensive side of the puck."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Kyle Okposo producing offense with limited minutes

'Housley said McCabe’s status for Tuesday’s home tilt against the Calgary Flames won’t be decided until later.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jake McCabe day-to-day with upper-body injury

'“Even defensively, he’s putting his body in front of pucks and he’s doing it at both ends of the ice.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jake McCabe feeling confident, building offensive game

'If you’re counting, 307 games have passed since the Sabres last won four straight.' … [Read more...] about Sabres aim to extend winning streak to four games

'So how about this? At 6-4-0, the Sabres are two games over .500 for the first time since starting the lockout-shortened 2012-13 season 2-0. They haven’t won four straight games since December 2014.' … [Read more...] about Sabres roar back, beat Canadiens

'“In our last couple games when that line was put together, they’ve had some really quality offensive zone time,” Housley said Thursday morning inside KeyBank Center. “(Reinhart’s) had some really good looks, which in turn, if he keeps getting, they’re going to fall in."' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Sam Reinhart looking better beside new linemates

'“Now we had to start getting our head and mind right playing a really good Montreal team tomorrow,” Housley said. “They’re a very fast team and I just wanted us to push the pace a little bit more..' … [Read more...] about Sabres must showcase speed against upstart Canadiens

'“He’s just a little pest,” McCabe said Wednesday inside KeyBank Center. “Yeah, he’s always chirping. He’s a competitive guy, and he makes you pay in front of the net, especially a guy you think you’re stronger than him, you’re bigger than him, he finds a way to get to the net and get that puck by you. I’m just glad he’s on our team now.”' … [Read more...] about ‘Little pest’ Jeff Skinner scoring, feeling comfortable with Sabres

'“Those two games, we never got away from our game the whole time,” Sabres winger Kyle Okposo said this afternoon following a skills practice inside KeyBank Center. “Everybody was composed, calm and doing their job. Everybody just did what they were supposed to. We didn’t do anything special.”' … [Read more...] about Slow start against Sharks set stage for Sabres’ terrific weekend

'Since returning from a lower-body injury he suffered Sept. 25, Bogosian has been one of the Sabres’ catalysts, showcasing an edge and providing some offense as they closed a five-game road trip with two wins.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Zach Bogosian providing spark after return from injury

'Pekar, 18, has quickly developed a reputation as an agitator, getting underneath the opponent’s skin.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign prospect Matej Pekar to entry-level contract

'At 18 years and 175 days, Dahlin was the second-youngest player in Sabres history to record a point, trailing only center Pierre Turgeon, who was 18 years and 44 days when he had an assist on Oct. 11, 1987 against the Washington Capitals.' … [Read more...] about Sabres rookie Rasmus Dahlin scores first NHL goal

'“I’m not getting frustrated by sitting on the side,” Ullmark said inside KeyBank Center before the Sabres departed. “It’s nice to be winning games. Huts is playing good. I’m not going to be a sour guy and be grumpy. … I’m just going to be the same guy I always am, very supportive, very happy."' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Linus Ullmark quietly waiting to play