Olean Times Herald

'“We earned that lead going into the third, there’s a reason why we have it,” Reinhart said following his one-goal, three-point effort. “That’s probably the best team in the world over the last few years. We play with the mindset we’re going to go take it to them and we play with the lead."' … [Read more...] about Sabres blow late lead, lose to Penguins in OT

'“He brings a physical element to the game, he’s a tough competitor, he protects our net front well, he puts himself in harm’s way blocking shots,” Housley said. “But I also like him jumping up in the play. You saw in Montreal (on Saturday) he joined the rush a couple times."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Justin Falk earning keep on top defense tandem

'“I feel like people are judged based off statistics so frequently, and so is the case with our league for a reason,” Eichel said Monday following practice inside KeyBank Center. “That’s my job, my job is to produce."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jack Eichel struggling to meet high expectations

'Scandella, 27, missed today’s practice. With top defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen injured, Scandella has become the Sabres’ top minute-muncher, skating 25 minutes some nights.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Marco Scandella sick; Alexander Nylander practicing with Amerks again

'“It’s what the record says, it’s what we are,” Sabres winger Kyle Okposo said bluntly. “There’s no bones about it. We are where we are for a reason and we got to realize it and try to get better every day. It’s been a lot of learning experiences this year. I’m sick of learning experiences, it’s not fun. We got to be better on a nightly basis.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres stumble against Panthers, fall into last place

'The Sabres coach knows the 1980s aren’t regarded as the franchise’s golden era. Housley and Andreychuk advanced past the first round of the playoffs only once, as rookies in 1982-83. The decade is mostly known for its disappointment.' … [Read more...] about Respect growing for 1980s Sabres with Dave Andreychuk’s Hall of Fame honor

'“It’s been a huge presence here,” Robin Lehner said this morning inside KeyBank Center. “You really felt the loss in Buffalo the last week. I have a few friends that told me a lot about him that served with. There’s kind of been a lot of fans on social media, too, send me some messages.' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Robin Lehner to honor fallen Buffalo K-9 Officer on jersey

'“First time in four years I’ve played the first 15 games, that’s why,” he said Thursday after the Sabres prepared for Friday’s home tilt against the Florida Panthers. “I’ve been hurt every start of the season for the last four years.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Evander Kane becoming star as free agency approaches

'“A lot of those two-on-ones he’s always looking to pass,” Housley said this afternoon inside KeyBank Center. “With his release and his shot, he should be looking to shoot more. Obviously, he can make plays through traffic. We’re not going to try to handcuff him or take anything away from his creativity."' … [Read more...] about Sabres want Jack Eichel to shoot more

'So the Sabres’ early-season struggles have been surprising. Right now, having scored only six goals in 52 tries, their power play ranks 29th in the 31-team league.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trying to ignite struggling power play

'“It’s getting there,” Beaulieu said inside KeyBank Center. “Missing that much time, it’s a slow process. The good news is that things are picking up and heading in the right direction.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres slowly getting healthier

'“I was really frustrated the whole year and things weren’t going good,” said Pouliot, who scored eight goals in 67 games last season. “I was down on myself, I was hard on myself. It’s frustrating playing that way and trying to get out of a slump like that. Right now, things are good.”' … [Read more...] about Benoit Pouliot shines in Sabres’ win over Capitals

'“Five, six teams had interest and wanted to sign me, not just (tryouts), wanted to sign,” said Gionta, who still lives in Clarence with his wife and three children. “But when I sat down and analyzed things, it didn’t work with where I wanted to be with my family, so I made that tough decision. By no means was it easy. I made it with the right intentions.”' … [Read more...] about Former Sabres captain Brian Gionta excited to represent Team USA

'But Housley’s words in Dallas illustrate his early approach to discussing the Sabres publicly. No, the rookie coach isn’t exactly Pollyanna. He has been critical at times during a rough opening month and will often talk about problems in depth.' … [Read more...] about Phil Housley complimentary, critical of Sabres in opening month

'“I try to play 200 feet wherever I am,” Baptiste said. “Obviously, if I’m in Rochester, I’m going to play significantly more minutes to start off with. Here, I might not play that 20 minutes a night when I get up here. I got to be prepared to do the little things right.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Nick Baptiste likely to make season debut Tuesday