Olean Times Herald

'Kozak’s hustle illustrates why the Sabres value him so highly. Despite being a seventh-round pick in 2020, 193rd overall, his aggressive two-way game has helped him quietly emerge as one of their best forward prospects.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Tyson Kozak off to hot start with Rochester Amerks; Noah Ostlund scores first goal

'Despite averaging just 8 minutes, 28 seconds per outing, he has recorded a team-high 23 hits, the 15th-highest total in the NHL entering Wednesday’s games. He scored his first goal this season in Saturday’s 4-2 road win over the Chicago Blackhawks, deflecting in defenseman Connor Clifton’s shot at the net.' … [Read more...] about Despite limited minutes, Sabres’ Beck Malenstyn hitting, making impact

'“He was the one guy on the bench that got vocal and just said, ‘We’ve got to start making some plays,’” Ruff said following the Sabres’ 4-2 win, their second consecutive triumph.' … [Read more...] about Tage Thompson backs up words, scores late to help Sabres beat Stars

'On Tuesday morning, 18 days after going down, Aube-Kubel rejoined his teammates on the KeyBank Center ice prior to their 4-2 win over the Dallas Stars. “I’m actually shocked,” Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. “I’m really impressed that he’s back.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Nicolas Aube-Kubel close to playing; Zach Benson out injured

'His arrival filled a lot of needs, giving the Sabres a speedy, versatile center to anchor their third line and take critical faceoffs. They also likely envisioned he would keep developing offensively.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ryan McLeod scoring, earning trust from Lindy Ruff after trade

'He has compiled a 67-36-4 mark with a 2.78 goals-against average and a .909 save percentage in 114 career games with Seattle. He won a WHL championship in 2023, when he tied for the league lead with five shutouts and ranked second with a 2.15 goals-against average.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign prospect Scott Ratzlaff to entry-level contract

'The Sabres are a mess defensively. Their special teams are brutal.' … [Read more...] about Sabres continue troubling start, lose to Blue Jackets: ‘They won more battles’

'Still, the setback surely stings. The Sabres led 2-0 led by the 2:08 mark, 3-1 just 11:33 into the contest and 5-4 with less than a minute left in the third period.' … [Read more...] about Sabres blow leads as Sidney Crosby and Penguins spoil JJ Peterka’s return

'“It’s honestly a little bit weird,” Lafferty said of being one of the team’s older players. “(I’ve) kind of adjusted to it now, but at first, it’s just like, ‘Did this just happen overnight? What’s going on here?’”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Sam Lafferty trades in youngster status for veteran role

'“We talk about getting emotionally involved in the game, and right there he’s getting engaged in the game,” Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said following Tuesday’s practice in LECOM Harborcenter. “And I think if you’re going to get engaged and you get into the right people, it can frustrate the other team. And I think that’s what he did.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jordan Greenway becoming big asset: ‘An incredibly smart player’

'“The brown is so nostalgic to the past,” Levi said. “Some of the best goalies wore the leather brown pads. So it’s pretty cool wearing it, too. They’ve been working, I’ve been feeling good in them, so so far I’m sticking with them.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Devon Levi off to hot start in retro gear, pushing UPL for games

'“Stuff happens out there, and I regret it now,” Dahlin said following the session. “… I apologized to him, so it’s all good. That’s how it is out there.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin and Peyton Krebs briefly fight in practice: ‘We’re all good’

'The Sabres entered the night having scored three times all season. When defenseman Henri Jokiharju scored 1:34 into the second period, the Sabres equaled their season goal output in just 5:19.' … [Read more...] about Sabres start scoring, beat Panthers for first win: ‘A stress-reliever’

'“Games played in this league is always a great thing, kind of shows longevity,” Zucker said following Friday’s practice in KeyBank Center. “I don’t think you can get to some of the higher-ups, the 1,000 games, by a fluke happening.”' … [Read more...] about As Sabres stumble out of gate, veteran Jason Zucker’s experience can help

'Following two underwhelming outings to open the season, coach Lindy Ruff believes the Sabres played close to their identity throughout the night. What do they have to show for it? Nothing.' … [Read more...] about Sabres can’t finish chances, unravel late in loss to Kings: ‘I do feel snake bit’