Olean Times Herald

'“We need somebody to do it,” Deslauriers, the Sabres’ top fighter, said of playing a heavy style. “I’m ready to take that role.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Nick Deslauriers battling for roster spot

'The 6-foot-3, 219-pound Jordan Nolan has mostly been a fourth-liner or depth player with the Kings, who drafted him in the seventh round, 186th overall, in 2009.' … [Read more...] about Sabres claim Jordan Nolan off waivers

'“So what do you got to do?” he asked. “You got to use your head, because it’s the closest thing. It’s lot easier to move your head than it is your whole upper torso.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Linus Ullmark using head to make saves

'“We’re just going to wait,” he said this afternoon following practice inside HarborCenter. “This has only been a couple weeks for me really getting on the ice with these guys, getting to know them and seeing how they react and fit into the team. That’ll happen maybe after the preseason. I don’t have a definite answer for that.”' … [Read more...] about Phil Housley in no hurry to name new Sabres captain

'“Having to re-sign with the old regime and coming in with new faces, it would’ve been even more difficult to know where I stand,” Fedun said Monday following practice inside HarborCenter.' … [Read more...] about Depth defensemen fighting to stay with Sabres out of training camp

'“I know it’s tough on those guys,” he said. “You come into camp and you want to make a good impression. You take a step back, it’s unfortunate.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Evan Rodrigues, Jake McCabe out with injuries

'Meanwhile, Guhle, 20, hardly stood out in training camp like he did the past two seasons, when he almost forced his way onto the Sabres. Following a strong rookie camp, Guhle, who played three NHL games last season, went pointless in two games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send Hudson Fasching, Brendan Guhle to Amerks

'“The attitude around this rink this training camp has been unbelievable with him,” Moulson said of Botterill.' … [Read more...] about Matt Moulson upbeat about Sabres’ future, new regime

'The Sabres, of course, need Josefson’s scoring prowess badly. They performed atrociously in shootouts last season, going 2-6 and scoring only six goals.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jacob Josefson shootout star

'After this weekend’s home-and-home preseason set with the Maple Leafs – the Sabres play tonight in Toronto – the fierce rivals don’t meet again until March 5.' … [Read more...] about Sabres won’t see Leafs for months after weekend set

'“It’s definitely a weird feeling being back but comfortable in the same sense,” said Johnson, whose Sabres face the Maple Leafs tonight in Toronto, the start of a home-and-home exhibition set.' … [Read more...] about Goalie Chad Johnson happy with Sabres

'“He’s had a great camp,” said Housley, who noted Pu’s work ethic. “It started at development camp, we liked his grit, and we want to see him in another game, hopefully soon, next two.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Cliff Pu impressing

'“I’ve gone through a lot of changes,” he said. “I can’t say that’s a bad thing. It definitely gets you prepared, gets that kind of out of the way. I’m young and I have a lot of experience with that now.”' … [Read more...] about Zemgus Girgensons Sabres’ mainstay through upheaval

'He added: “His progression is looking intriguing for us.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres resting Marco Scandella after offseason hip surgery

'“I’ve been in Europe 99 percent of my career,” said Moses, who noted money influenced his other recent career decisions. “I’ve enjoyed that, but I thought it was time for a different challenge.' … [Read more...] about Former European star Stevie Moses pursuing NHL dream with Sabres