Olean Times Herald

'Mittelstadt can wow crowds by showcasing a slick style “you really can’t teach,” Smith said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Casey Mittelstadt thrived at two levels as senior

'The Sabres also named former scout Seamus Kotyk goaltending development coach.' … [Read more...] about Sabres hire Davis Payne as associate coach

'“I’m hoping to get a good look in Buffalo and a fresh start,” Pouliot said. “I’m going to be 31 years old. I’m not 23, 24 anymore. So I think I’m just looking for the best opportunity for me to extend my career. Buffalo is a team that’s rebuilding everything, and it’s the same thing for me in Edmonton, the first year I signed (in 2014).”' … [Read more...] about Sabres offer Benoit Pouliot fresh chance

'“He was a player who was a high-end offensive player at the American Hockey League level that found a way to contribute in the National Hockey League and play National Hockey League games as a defensive player,” Botterill said Saturday, a day after he hired Taylor to coach the Amerks. “Goes to show you the hockey sense he has and sort of the hockey mind.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres GM Jason Botterill believes Chris Taylor right fit for Amerks

'“It’s a good situation here,” Botterill, who was hired May 11, said Saturday on a conference call. “It’s been a good week for our organization.”' … [Read more...] about GM Jason Botterill happy with Sabres: ‘It’s been a good week’

'“I see the organization going in the right direction. They’re committed to winning. That’s sort of what I want to be a part of.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Chad Johnson has ‘unfinished business’ in Buffalo

'Pominville has two years and $10 million left on his contact and a $5.6 million cap hit.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire Marco Scandella, Jason Pominville from Wild for Tyler Ennis, Marcus Foligno

'In the 6-foot-3, 207-pound Scandella, the Sabres possess a defenseman they believe has growth potential. Botterill wants the mobile Scandella, who will “start our transition game,” to assume a role in the top four, play against the opponent’s first or second line and kill penalties.' … [Read more...] about Sabres add missing defense piece in Marco Scandella

'“I still think I can be a good player and help the team out, whether it’s in an offensive role or a checking role,” he said.' … [Read more...] about Jason Pominville thrilled to return to Sabres, Buffalo

'If superstar Connor McDavid’s reported new contract – an eight-year deal with an average annual value of $13.25 million – is any indication, Eichel will break the bank. Eichel, of course, almost certainly won’t sign a deal worth as much as McDavid’s. Still, he could receive a long-term contract worth perhaps $8 million a season.' … [Read more...] about Report: Sabres start contract extension discussions with Jack Eichel

'That might sound like a lot, but the Sabres have RFAs Nathan Beaulieu, Zemgus Girgensons, Marcus Foligno, Johan Larsson, Robin Lehner and Evan Rodrigues to re-sign. Their new deals will likely be bigger and eat up much of that space. Performance bonuses from other players will also help shrink the cap number.' … [Read more...] about Sabres face challenges adding talent in free agency

'The 29-year-old could’ve become an unrestricted free agent Saturday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Taylor Fedun to two-year contract

'The 36-year-old Greeley, meanwhile, served as the New York Rangers’ director of player personnel the last two years.' … [Read more...] about Sabres hire Randy Sexton, Steve Greeley as assistant GMs

'“Buffalo, it’s really always going to be home to me,” he said. “I started here at 18. Yes, I got moved around a little bit after being here for almost 12 years. But I was always going back to Buffalo. My three children were born there. My wife is from there.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres great Dave Andreychuk honored by Hall of Fame election

'“You don’t have your relationships with the scouting staff, you don’t know how things have gone at midseason meetings and some of the discussions there,” Botterill said Saturday following the draft inside the United Center. “It was a learning process. It was more of a difficult situation.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres GM Jason Botterill comfortable with scouts for NHL Draft