Olean Times Herald

'“For the most part, they’re playing against other teams’ top lines, a checking role,” Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said. “But when you look at our chances against and chances for, they’re minimizing the chances against but they’re also getting a good portion of our offense.”' … [Read more...] about ‘Deuce Line’ showcasing defense, offense for Sabres

'“Give credit to (Andersen), he played really well and made some diving stops and ridiculous saves,” Foligno said. “He was definitely the reason they came out of here with two points.”' … [Read more...] about Goalie Frederik Andersen secures rare Leafs road win against Sabres

'“It took a while for me, and it was tough,” Enroth said. “But at the same time, I knew that was the way this works sometimes for some people."' … [Read more...] about Leafs goalie Jhonas Enroth waited to find new job

'“It was a big step, a big dream come true right there,” Matthews said of getting drafted. “I think Buffalo, the (since-renamed) First Niagara Center, will always have a special place in your heart because you were drafted there.”' … [Read more...] about Leafs’ Auston Matthews ready for Sabres, Buffalo debut

'Bailey is slated to play left wing Tuesday, a position he switched to earlier this season from the right side.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Justin Bailey from Amerks

'“When you see your goalie make three, four, five saves that are just hitting him right in the chest, he’s swallowing them up, you know he’s playing big and strong and square in the net,” Bylsma said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Anders Nilsson shuts out Panthers

'“I’ll take it,” he said. “There’s no question.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Sam Reinhart finally scores first goal

'Pysyk, one of the few holdovers from Buffalo’s old regime, figured any changes made during the summer wouldn’t involve him. “So when it was me, it was a little bit of shock,” he said. “I had never been traded.”' … [Read more...] about Former Sabres regular Mark Pysyk happy with Panthers

'The Sabres haven’t lost five straight contests since a six-game regulation skid Dec. 28-Jan. 8.' … [Read more...] about Sabres must build off positives in losses

'Lehner started the first four games. Bylsma said the Sabres will wait to send Ullmark down.' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Robin Lehner set to start Sunday; Jack Eichel out of boot

'“I didn’t like the start,” Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said. “I felt like we were squeezing our sticks a little bit … grinding the sawdust a little bit. We weren’t able to execute. We were just a little nervous with the puck.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres start slowly, get blanked by Wild

'“They struggled for a little bit, and now they’re slowly turning a corner,” Pominville said of the Sabres. “So I think the city can be excited about this team and the future.”' … [Read more...] about Wild’s Jason Pominville still versatile presence

'“We need to pick up some wins,” Sabres winger Marcus Foligno said Wednesday following practice inside KeyBank Center. “You don’t want teams to get into the 20-point mark while you’re still looking for the 10th point. You don’t want that much separation to happen, especially in the first weeks.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres already need to make up ground in standings

'While Bylsma didn’t rule Lehner out of Thursday’s home tilt against the Minnesota Wild, it appears unlikely he will play.' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Robin Lehner still out with flu

'“That’s what that line needs to be here for us, get Tyler Ennis going for us, get Zemgus going for us, get Sam (going),” Bylsma said. “He’s (been the) best hockey player playing center in his past. I like the way he skated playing center today … skating up and down the ice, skating with speed.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Sam Reinhart happy with move to center