Olean Times Herald

'“It’s says we’re hardworking, we never give up,” Ristolainen said of the comeback victories. “We are having fun with each other, we trust and we know the way we played the last two games late in the game, that’s the way we’re going to win.”' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Ristolainen’s overtime winner pushes Sabres past Islanders

'“I left there and I was a veteran guy, I was one of the guys that had been there the longest,” an excited Okposo said hours before he assisted on Rasmus Ristolainen’s winner. “But I still felt like I was one of the young guys because I had just grown up there. I was a young guy when I went.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Kyle Okposo couldn’t wait to face Islanders

'Still, Gionta, a free agent after the season, has no plans to retire. “I love playing the game,” Gionta said. “I love being around it. I still feel good doing it. I still feel good every day. Until that stops, the mindset won’t change.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres captain Brian Gionta thriving in 15th season

'“We haven’t been at that situation the whole year long,” said coach Dan Bylsma, whose Sabres host the New York Islanders on Friday. “Frankly, it’s a new situation for us here at the 29-game mark. I think each defenseman that’s stepped up and played for us has brought a little bit different element."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ defense finally getting healthy

'“We needed to get angry, we needed to take control,” Bylsma said. “Ryan wasn’t the only guy on the bench doing that, either. Jack was cheering the guys on, wanted to take control. He wanted to follow Ryan’s lead; Ryan did it with his shift, but Jack did the same thing.”' … [Read more...] about Ryan O’Reilly ignites Sabres in comeback win over Kings

'“It’s an important issue for our people, our land and our culture,” said Nolan, the son of former Sabres coach Ted Nolan. “We thought we’d kind of speak on it a little bit, kind of help bring more awareness to the issue.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Kings’ Jordan Nolan speaks up about Standing Rock

'Franson, 29, has skated 17 or more minutes in 18 consecutive games entering tonight’s home tilt against the Los Angeles Kings. Eleven times in that stretch he has surpassed the 20-minute mark.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Cody Franson enjoying heavier workload

'The Sabres have just a 10.5 percent chance of making the playoffs, according to sportsclubstats.com.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ standing still weak

'“He brings the energy,” O’Reilly said. “No matter what shift it is, even if we’re not scoring, if we’re not creating, he’s doing something, he’s being physical. Their D are worried about him coming down because he’s so intense.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres rookie William Carrier skating with top talents

'“If you’re not generating enough offense, something’s got to change,” O’Reilly said. “You look at our top six right now, all those guys can play together, and it’s nice.' … [Read more...] about Sabres change up top lines

'The Sabres’ league-worst offense has scored one goal or been shutout nine times at home, where they’re 5-6-3 this season.' … [Read more...] about Special teams doom Sabres in loss to Capitals

'The collective bargaining agreement dictates Guhle can’t play when the Sabres have enough healthy defensemen. So for this year, yes, Guhle is probably gone. They can’t keep him, even if they’re willing to burn the first season of his entry-level contract.' … [Read more...] about Brendan Guhle’s short stint leaves positive impression on Sabres

'“We joked around, called him ‘The Swiss Army Knife,’” center Ryan O’Reilly said Thursday after the Sabres prepared for tonight’s tilt against the Washington Capitals at KeyBank Center. “He does everything well. He’s tough to play against. He’s good offensively. He’s good defensively.”' … [Read more...] about Versatile Jake McCabe Sabres’ ‘Swiss Army Knife’

'“Testing it out, seeing how it feels,” Gorges said inside KeyBank Center. “When it’s in your boot, it’s not much different than being in your skate. The boot will act to hold everything together.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Josh Gorges close to returning from foot fracture

'“We’ve been urging him to take the one timer,” coach Dan Bylsma said after Ristolainen’s power play goal 57 seconds into overtime sealed the Sabres’ 43 come from behind win against the Edmonton Oilers. … [Read more...] about Rasmus Ristolainen clinches Sabres’ overtime win against Oilers