Olean Times Herald

'On Wednesday, the Sabres and Coyotes faced each other again as the league’s two worst teams. This time, fans inside KeyBank Center – those who bothered showing up – rooted for the hometown team, although they had little to cheer for.' … [Read more...] about Sabres showcase little effort in loss to Coyotes, draw ire of Phil Housley

'“They’ve had success as a line,” Housley said prior to Wednesday’s 4-1 loss to the Arizona Coyotes inside KeyBank Center. “I think you look at all the analytics, they’re playing well. I’d like to see them pitch in more offensively down the stretch here.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Scott Wilson wants to showcase offense

'“It’s a pretty simple answer, to be honest with you,” Eichel said passionately this morning. “I’m playing because I’m a hockey player. It’s kind of ridiculous for somebody to think we’re out of the playoffs and we don’t have an opportunity to really do anything with our season that I would just pack my year in. It’s not who I am as a person, it’s not who I’ve ever been, it’s … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jack Eichel scoffs at notion he should’ve ended season after injury

'“We’re just keeping it simple and using our speed,” Rodrigues said Tuesday. “We all have kind of the same approach of just wanting to get pucks to the net and kind of hound the net, and we’ve been doing a pretty good job of that.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres could utilize speedy line of youngsters in future

'At this point in another lost season, playing well against a powerhouse team gearing up for a run to the Stanley Cup – the Predators have won nine straight road games – represents progress.' … [Read more...] about Sabres play well against heavyweight Predators, still lose

'“He was more of almost a friend than a coach,” said Ellis, who scored a career-high 16 goals last season. “That goes a long way with the length of the season and every year, year in and year out.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Predators’ Ryan Ellis grew close to Phil Housley

'“I thought it was a good place in my life and my family’s life to get to the NHL,” Housley said Sunday. “I was going to put my resume out there, but having that success with the World Junior team and the national team, there were some offers on the table. I was very fortunate to be able to jump from high school to the NHL.”' … [Read more...] about Experience with Predators special for Sabres coach Phil Housley

'“I got a personal number I’d like to hit with goals, assists, points and shots,” he said. “It’s been a real struggle personally for me this year.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Kyle Okposo ready to return from concussion

'“That’s been a focus of our team that last little while, is just getting shots to the net, getting bodies to the net and scoring some ugly ones,” Baptiste said. “We got a couple tonight. That’s what it takes to score goals in this league and win.”' … [Read more...] about Nick Baptiste stars in rare Sabres win over Blackhawks

'“I’m a big believer in fighting in hockey,” Beaulieu said prior to recording an assist in Saturday afternoon’s 5-3 win against the Chicago Blackhawks. “I feel like there’s a place for it and I feel like there’s a lot guys that are in the league that they should be because of it."' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Nathan Beaulieu ‘big believer in fighting’

'“That kind of runs through your mind, ‘Oh no, I hope it doesn’t happen again,’ and, ‘Here we go,’” an upbeat Okposo said Friday after practicing with his teammates for the first time since getting hurt March 8. “But it wasn’t really like that.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Kyle Okposo practices, feeling healthy after concussion

'“I’m speechless,” Ullmark said. “You’re standing there, you can’t do anything without giving your wife your support and even that isn’t enough sometimes through all the pain and suffering. But it was worth it in the end. … We’re on cloud nine.”' … [Read more...] about Linus Ullmark back with Sabres after birth of son

'“In this league, if you get down by a couple against a good team early on, it’s tough to fight your way back,” Beaulieu said. “The second and third we played a lot better.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres start slowly, fall to Maple Leafs

'“I was feeling good, feeling confident, I was put in a lot of good situations to succeed,” Rodrigues said. “My linemates were playing great at the same time, so I think (we’re) just starting to click. I felt like every time I was on the ice I wanted the puck on my stick and I wanted to be the guy to make a play.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Evan Rodrigues returns feeling confident

'But soon or later, Ullmark, the only Sabres goalie with a contract for next season, will play. When they summoned him Jan. 11, he responded with a 44-save effort in a 2-1 win against the Columbus Blue Jackets, his only NHL appearance this season.' … [Read more...] about With goalie Linus Ullmark up, Sabres have crowded net