Olean Times Herald

'“The news regarding Zach’s injury is unfortunate,” Sabres general manager Jason Botterill said in a statement. “Zach has been dealing with this injury since the beginning of the season. After consulting with our medical team, we felt it was important to get this taken care of now so that he can be back to full strength and ready to contribute at the beginning of next season.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Zach Bogosian to undergo season-ending hip surgery

'Tennyson, 27, played the Sabres’ first 14 games this season, compiling zero points. He has one assist in 23 appearances with the Amerks.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall early-season regular Matt Tennyson from Amerks

'Lehner, 26, has often been the Sabres’ backbone and lone bright spot, earning 10 of their victories. Still, he hasn’t won since Dec. 29. In his last five games, he has allowed 19 goals and has an awful .833 save percentage.' … [Read more...] about Goalie Robin Lehner frustrated by Sabres’ struggles

'The Sabres, who just hosted the World Junior Championship and have close ties to USA Hockey, released the following statement from owners Terry and Kim Pegula: “When we heard of JJ’s passing, we are reminded of what an enjoyable person he was to be around, and also what he meant to USA Hockey and hockey worldwide. We should all strive to do our jobs and treat people as JJ did. … [Read more...] about Sabres coach Phil Housley emotional over Jim Johannson’s passing

'Just when you think they’ve hit it again, they implode, give another effort more feeble and embarrassing than the last one.' … [Read more...] about Hapless Sabres embarrassed by Stars

'“That’s been my mentality all year,” Reinhart, 22, said of getting to the net. “I actually think I’ve felt, over last two games especially, I’ve been better away from it as well. Maybe that’s led to a couple more bounces for me.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Sam Reinhart seeing net results

'For the 26th time in 45 games this season, the Sabres let an opponent score first.' … [Read more...] about Slow starts often dooming Sabres

'“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