Olean Times Herald

'“Everything kind of happened where it was the perfect scenario: snowy day, (71,000) people there … unbelievable atmosphere,” Sabres winger Jason Pominville said earlier this month. “It was perfect for players, for fans, for TV. Like, everything was perfect."' … [Read more...] about 10 years later, Winter Classic memories still special for Sabres

'“I’ll tell ya, I thought my purpose in life was to be an NHL hockey player, because that’s all I dreamed of, all I worked for, and I coached in the NHL, and I did both,” Malarchuk told the Times Herald by phone earlier this month. “But I realized that’s not my purpose; my purpose is what I’m doing now.”' … [Read more...] about Book gives former Sabres goalie Clint Malarchuk new purpose

'“We were finding a lot of shots from the point, from bad angles, and Ryan’s goal is a result of just getting it in there,” Housley said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres use late surge to down Flyers

'“From my understanding, someone from the Western League who was involved with Hockey Canada who knew someone on the team said, ‘Keep him, seventh guy. Keep him,’” Gorges said. “Whoever that was, I owe a lot to, because they could’ve picked five other guys who could’ve done what I did. I was fortunate enough.”' … [Read more...] about World Junior memories special for Sabres’ Josh Gorges

'“It’s just a bunch of guys that get along together on and off the ice,” said winger Jason Pominville, who rejoined the Sabres in June after five years in Minnesota. “Some guys have played together a little while, some guys have come in from different teams. Overall, we’re a young team. It seems like all the young guys get along together.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres have become tight-knit group

'Beef it up for the upcoming Winter Classic on New Year’s Day at Citi Field. Lehner would like to warm up for the outdoor game wearing the old mask, which belonged to former goalie Paul Harrison, who played six games for the Sabres in 1981-82.' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Robin Lehner debuts different masks

'“When you’re not winning … we’re going to mix things up, change our lines, try to find a winning formula,” said Housley, whose last-place Sabres have lost three straight games. “Just with Sam, there’s a different expectation for him. He’s proven that he can provide points and production offensively. He’s getting an opportunity.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Sam Reinhart promoted to top line with Jack Eichel

'“Hopefully I get settled in here in the next little bit, then have some time to relax and take your time and just get your mind back.”' … [Read more...] about Scott Wilson comfortable with Sabres

'After Tuesday’s 3-0 loss before 17,811, a game in which the Boston Bruins scored two empty-net goals, the Sabres have scored 17 times in Lehner’s 11 home starts.' … [Read more...] about Sabres can’t score again, waste another strong Robin Lehner effort

'Naturally, Johnson is frustrated. In 12 games, he is 1-5-3 with a ghastly 3.76 goals-against average and an .880 save percentage, his lone win coming Oct. 15.' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Chad Johnson positive through rough stretch

'“It’s internally, it’s us,” Sabres defenseman Nathan Beaulieu said of the meager production. “It’s nothing Phil can do, we’re the guys out there. … The only way is to find positives out of situations like this. I think that we’re heading in the right direction.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres defense contributing goals

'“It was tough to see him go down again,” Sabres coach Phil Housley said this afternoon inside KeyBank Center. “He brings experience, really solid up the middle, down low in the defensive zone, just knows where to be in the offensive zone. … He’s just a smart player.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jacob Josefson close to return

'“It went really well,” Housley of the practice. “I think it really recognizes when we’re getting in bad areas of the ice or the wall on the boards and we’re getting squeezed to keep possession. (We) recognized a couple things when we did go the other way on a two-on-one with the third guy … reading the play and maybe staying off and let the two-on-one play develop in case … [Read more...] about Sabres practice 3-on-3 to break OT rut

'“It’s a tough one,” he said. “We did a pretty good job to get the momentum back to after they scored twice.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres waste Jack Eichel’s first hat trick, fall to Hurricanes in OT

'“Anytime you miss that much time you’re going to be rusty,” said Bogosian, who was injured late in the Sept. 29 preseason finale. “I think the last few games I’ve tried to make some plays I normally could’ve if (I was in) the start of the season or midseason form. I’m starting to make those passes and see those reads."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Zach Bogosian finding regular form after injury