Olean Times Herald

'Given up for dead two weeks ago, the Sabres, 3-0-1 in the last four games, hit the official halfway point tonight in Tampa Bay playing perhaps their best hockey all season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres surging halfway through season

'“Hopefully, Derek’s got an opportunity … going to Nashville,” he said. “We thought with Cal O’Reilly being a center we could call up, that was part of the plan as well.”' … [Read more...] about Predators claim Derek Grant from Sabres

'“I liked the way our guys played the game,” Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said. “I liked the way we came out. I liked the way we played in the second. I liked the way we played in the third.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres cruise to win over Flyers

'“It feels like it’s a bit of a reward for my play,” Okposo said. “This year is probably not the best statistical year that I’ve had. … Coming here and everything being new, the guys make it easy. But at times, it’s difficult. I’m just trying to get used to everything. Still trying to get cemented in the lineup somewhere. So it definitely feels good.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Kyle Okposo thrilled with NHL All-Star selection

'“It’s definitely been the best I’ve played in a while,” said Girgensons, who has three goals in the last seven games, as many as he had scored in the previous 38. “I feel pretty confident. I feel like I have my full energy. I just feel good out there."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Zemgus Girgensons scoring goals, finding confidence

'“We’re getting close, just need a few more sessions like that,” Ennis said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Tyler Ennis tests groin injury

'The wild third, which also featured a booming hit from Jake McCabe on Jets star Patrik Laine and two melees, ranks as one of the most entertaining periods inside the KeyBank Center in recent years.' … [Read more...] about Wild third-period outburst helps Sabres beat Jets

'“But this one was the first time where I was really feeling a lot of the symptoms – the mood swings, the fatigue, the disconnect,” he said. “It’s pretty scary, scary stuff. You got to make sure you take care the brain.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Early-season concussions scared Jets’ Drew Stafford

'Five years ago, the 6-foot-6, 229-pound Nilsson was a raw youngster shuttling between the AHL and New York. By 2014, with his progress stalling – “I kind of didn’t develop the way I wanted to,” he said – Nilsson jetted to the KHL, where he played 58 total games for Ak Bars Kazan.' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Anders Nilsson impressive in limited action

'“I think that’s the problem, you’re satisfied with three points, that’s not good enough,” he said this afternoon inside KeyBank Center. “You have a chance to get four points, you should’ve gotten four. For us to sit here and say, ‘Oh, we played two of the best teams in the league. We got three out of four.’ Well, no, that’s not good enough. We should’ve beat them. That’s all … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel knows Sabres lost precious point

“I cried instantly when he scored,” said Buscaglia, who watched the game at her cousin’s house with five other family members. Then I screamed and then I cried. We were just jumping up and down.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Justin Bailey’s first NHL goal emotional for mother

'Fedun, 28, compiled four assists during an eight-game NHL stint earlier this season. In 20 AHL appearances this season, the Princeton product has four goals and 17 assists, tops among Amerks defensemen. His .85 points a game ranks ninth among AHL defensemen.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Taylor Fedun from Amerks

'Eichel and O’Reilly, the team’s top centers, have only played together 12 times this season. They’ve missed 30 combined games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ offense struggling to score after hot stretch

'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