Olean Times Herald

'“It’s not easy to navigate for them, it’s not easy to navigate for myself,” Ruff said following Wednesday’s practice in KeyBank Center. “But I know that all three have been a big part of getting us going in the right direction, putting points on the score sheet every night.”' … [Read more...] about As UPL finds game, Sabres goalie Alex Lyon makes strong case for more starts

'“I’ve talked to him, he said he’s feeling better,” Ruff said following Wednesday’s practice in KeyBank Center. “He’s not in that feeling great category yet, but he’s feeling better. And (we) really just want to keep progressing him with no setbacks.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres Josh Norris skating again; Tyson Kozak close to returning from injury

'Lyon, a career backup, has emerged as the Sabres’ backbone. On Tuesday, his 10th appearance, he looked sharp all night, bailing out a team missing a slew of regulars to injury. “With the number of bodies and the pieces we had to move around, we needed our goalie to play well,” Ruff said. “He played really well for us.”' … [Read more...] about Alex Lyon, Noah Ostlund get Sabres to OT before losing to Mammoth

'“I met so many great people in the organization,” Peterka replied prior to Tuesday’s game, his first at KeyBank Center as a visitor. “I made so many good friends. But, yeah, I think just right now, my focus is on Utah, on the season.”' … [Read more...] about JJ Peterka won’t say if he wanted to be traded from Sabres: ‘Focus is on Utah’

'On Sunday night, Kesselring said he and Doan texted with Utah center Logan Cooley – “We were chirping back and forth,” he said following Monday’s practice – so in addition to two precious points, some bragging rights are also on the line.' … [Read more...] about After trade from Mammoth, Josh Doan, Michael Kesselring happy with Sabres

'While they have extra players, the Sabres could be forced to recall a player or two from the Rochester Americans. Defenseman Jacob Bryson practiced as a winger today, a position he likely wouldn’t play in a game.' … [Read more...] about With Jiri Kulich and Jason Zucker sick, Sabres could make roster moves

'The Sabres, of course, expect Luukkonen will eventually grab the No. 1 job back. Still, they want to be realistic. Counting a conditioning start in the minors, he has played just three games in the last six and a half months.' … [Read more...] about Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen stars in Sabres’ shootout win; Isak Rosen scores first NHL goal

'“I think the best thing he’s done is go down and made a statement that, ‘Right now, I’m one of the top guys in the American League. I’m playing really well. If we need a guy, I’m your guy,’” Ruff said this morning in KeyBank Center. “That’s basically what the message he sent from the way he’s played.”' … [Read more...] about With Zach Benson injured, Isak Rosen earns another chance with Sabres

'Despite finishing October with 11 points, the division’s lowest total – the two-time defending Stanley Cup Champion Florida Panthers and Toronto Maple Leafs have the same number – the Sabres begin November in a solid spot following an odd few weeks.' … [Read more...] about After odd few weeks, Sabres begin new month in solid spot; Buffalo could turn to different goalie

'The Buffalo Sabres on Friday recalled winger Isak Rosen, whose 12 points were tied for the AHL lead entering the night’s schedule, from the Rochester Americans.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall forward prospect from Rochester Amerks

'The Swede’s effort in Tuesday’s 4-3 overtime loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets impressed Ruff, who recently placed him on a scoring line between Jason Zucker and Jack Quinn.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send forward prospect back to Rochester Amerks

'“That’s my identity as a player is puck protecting and (to) use my strengths and use my body,” Dunne said following Wednesday’s practice in KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Heavy game helping Josh Dunne make strong case to stick with Sabres

'“So we get him back in, get him running. He’s had a lot of time off. I don’t think it’s going to be easy stepping in, but I think he’ll make an impact for us.”' … [Read more...] about After second surgery, long wait, Sabres’ Jordan Greenway ready to play

'Still, if they hope to surge up the standings, they must start closing out games and burying their scoring chances in overtime.' … [Read more...] about Sabres blow late lead, lose in OT again; Josh Dunne, fourth-liners wreak havoc

'Ostlund began Tuesday’s game against the Columbus Blue Jackets in KeyBank Center, his 12th outing with the Sabres, having registered zero points.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Noah Ostlund looking for first point; Michael Kesselring debuts