Olean Times Herald

'“He’s doing the things that they’re telling him to do,” Sabres coach Phil Housley said following practice inside KeyBank Center. “He’s tenacious on the forecheck, really strong down low, he’s getting to the net more. He’s creating things offensively, so that’s why he’s up here.”' … [Read more...] about ‘Developed’ game helps Sabres’ Nick Bapiste earn recall

'“It was tougher than I thought, just to get back in the swing of things, just to get back playing again and kind of (have) a routine again,” Okposo said Wednesday after the Sabres prepared for Thursday’s road tilt against the New York Rangers.' … [Read more...] about Comeback from concussion tougher than Sabres’ Kyle Okposo expected

'“It was great that we won that game before the break because you could see the energy in our practice, really good life out there,” Housley said inside KeyBank Center. “I think guys are feeling good about themselves.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres emerge from break feeling good; Casey Nelson recalled

'“Very emotional, I try to keep it inside, naturally,” Ullmark said after the Sabres’ ended their five-game losing streak. “It’s been my dream ever since last summer to get it all together and come up and play. … I’m very humble and happy about the win tonight.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Linus Ullmark savors rare NHL victory

'“Something that you grow up watching and just some of the people that are going to be there, names and players I grew up watching and idolizing,” said Eichel, whose spot on the Atlantic Division’s team was announced Wednesday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Jack Eichel honored by All-Star Game selection

'“It’s just spur of the moment, emotions are running high,” an agitated Falk said in the dressing room. “This time of year, where we’re at, everyone’s got a situation they’re in, just heat of the moment, boiled over.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Justin Falk yells at, shoves Evander Kane during practice

'Since recording his first hat trick Dec. 15, Eichel has scored nine times in 11 games, tying him with Boston’s Patrice Bergeron for the most goals in that span. Eichel’s 15 points are tied for fourth.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Jack Eichel earns first NHL All-Star Game appearance

'Forty-three games into another lost season, the hapless Sabres are arguably the NHL’s worst team. Right now, they’re on pace for a franchise-low 19 victories.' … [Read more...] about Phil Housley rips Sabres following ugly loss to Jets

'“A lot of good memories,” he said. “It was a fun city to play in, we had a really good group of guys. There’s not many there anymore. It was fun. I really enjoyed my time here.”' … [Read more...] about Former Sabres Dmitry Kulikov, Tyler Myers thriving with Jets

'“We were going through a tough stretch there, where you think about bringing guys up, we had some capable defensemen back there,” coach Phil Housley said Monday after the Sabres recalled Guhle. “We were giving them an opportunity to see what they can bring to our team.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres look to Brendan Guhle for spark

'Showcasing those skills against the world’s best teenagers left some observers wondering if Mittelstadt could be an NHL-ready talent. These days, top prospects rarely spend more than a year or two in college.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Casey Mittelstadt leaves World Juniors happy

'Quietly, the Sabres, who have 10 wins all season, have been performing better recently. They’ve earned points in three straight games (1-0-2) and nine of their last 12 outings (4-3-5).' … [Read more...] about Winter Classic experience gives Sabres taste of big time

'“Anytime you score in a situation like that you’re going to be happy,” Reinhart said following the Sabres’ 3-2 overtime loss outdoors at Citi Field. “The situation (for) myself as well, it was one my better ones to see it go in in my life, for sure.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres Winter Classic notes: Sam Reinhart scores huge goal

'“I thought earlier in the year there were some times where I was playing well and not getting rewarded, and I thought the same for our team,” said Eichel, who had only seven goals and 20 points in his first 27 games. “I think that over the last few games or so we’ve been a more consistent team shift in and shift out and it’s shown."' … [Read more...] about Winter Classic offers Sabres’ Jack Eichel national showcase

'“It’s funny to say, but you don’t even really dream about something like this because you think it’s never going to really happen,” Rodrigues said. “There’s only one a year, Winter Classic at least. It didn’t really set in until I stepped out on the ice this morning.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Winter Classic brings players back to childhood