Olean Times Herald

'The Swede’s absence leaves the Sabres woefully thin down the middle. With Ryan O’Reilly out after having an appendectomy last week, the Sabres are down two of their top three centers. Larsson, a tenacious and versatile presence, usually centers the third line, a strong checking trio.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Johan Larsson out indefinitely after surgery for dislocated elbow, wrist

'“Everything,” Eichel quickly replied. “Power play, I mean, we have a five-on-three, we don’t score. It’s not good enough. Penalty kill, we continue to put pucks on the other team’s stick on the kill. Five-on-five, we don’t score enough goals, either.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ woes frustrating Jack Eichel: ‘We all need to get a lot better

'Larsson’s left arm bore the brunt of the impact after Adam McQuaid hit him in the corner early in the first period.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Johan Larsson out weeks with dislocated wrist

'“He’s got some great speed down the ice, and that’s where he’s got to be effective for us,” Bylsma said inside HarborCenter. “That could be on any line. It could be on the fourth line, or it could be next to Jack (Eichel) for a portion of that time. But that’s something he has to earn with his play.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Justin Bailey ready for fresh opportunity

'“Our best and most emotional first period of the season,” said Sabres coach Dan Bylsma, who walked into his news conference seething. “It was just how we wanted to come out, it was just how we wanted to play. There was some energy in that period. There was some emotion on both sides of the ledger.”' … [Read more...] about Stunned Sabres blow early lead, lose critical game to Bruins

'“It was really limiting me, and a guy like myself, I have to kind of be able to skate fast and to be agile and be quick,” Ennis said. “I wasn’t able to do that, so it was important to get the surgery done.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Tyler Ennis joins teammates on ice

'“It was probably good to go home and see my family a little bit, definitely try to get my mind off of it,” said Eichel, who scored a goal and two points in Tuesday’s 4-3 win. “It’s tough to lose sleep over. I think everything in life goes a little bit better when you’re playing well and your team’s doing well.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jack Eichel refreshed for second half after short break

'Lehner, who has an abrasion on his neck from teammate Zach Bogosian’s stick, saw a doctor this “as more of a formality,” Bylsma said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Robin Lehner OK after stick to neck; Tyler Ennis progressing

'The absence of O’Reilly, the Sabres’ top all-around forward and lone NHL All-Star last season, could doom a team dangerously close to falling out of the playoff hunt. The Sabres have lost four straight games (0-2-2) entering tonight’s road tilt against the Detroit Red Wings.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ryan O’Reilly out indefinitely after appendectomy

“The expectations on him would be to be one of Sweden’s better players,” said coach Dan Lambert, whose Rochester Americans loaned the winger to Sweden last week. “I think last year he had a phenomenal tournament. Certainly, we expect him to do the same this season.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Alexander Nylander faces high expectations with Sweden

'Fitzgerald, 19, could find himself on the U.S. squad when it begins play Monday against Latvia in Toronto. Right now, he’s one of 24 players and eight defensemen left on the roster, which completed a five-day training camp Tuesday in Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Versatility could earn Sabres prospect Casey Fitzgerald spot with USA

'“It’s not my decision, it’s the coach’s,” a perturbed Eichel said twice when a reporter pressed him on the move. “Obviously, Moulson’s had a lot of power-play goals this year and he’s helped our team. Just switching up looks.”' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel briefly benched, Sabres lose to Hurricanes

'“He’s a tough competitor,” Foligno said. “Shawn Thornton, I got a lot of respect for that guy. He’s been through a lot of fights in his career. So it was good. The boys were very pumped after.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Marcus Foligno showcasing toughness

'Consider: Ristolainen is tied for third among NHL defensemen with 23 points and 20 assists. The Finn’s average ice time of 26 minutes, 41 seconds ranks fifth among all skaters.' … [Read more...] about Torrid stretch puts Sabres’ Rasmus Ristolainen in elite company

'The Amerks host the St. John’s IceCaps tonight. Fedun has two goals and 12 points in 14 games for the AHL club this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send Taylor Fedun to Amerks