Olean Times Herald

'The Sabres can at least breathe easy because Thompson, who departed Monday’s game with a lower-body injury after extending his goal streak to four contests, likely won’t be sidelined long.' … [Read more...] about Injured Sabres Tage Thompson and UPL could face Blues; Mattias Samuelsson out long-term

'Anaheim goalie John Gibson’s recent return from an appendectomy made Reimer, 36, expendable. Reimer played two games for the Ducks, compiling a 0-2-0 mark with a 4.50 goals-against average and an .864 save percentage.' … [Read more...] about Sabres boost goalie depth by claiming James Reimer on waivers

'Kulich’s lethal shot makes him one of hockey’s most intriguing goal-scoring prospects. But his transformation into more than a one-dimensional threat helped him earn a roster spot with the Sabres out of training camp and an eight-game look.' … [Read more...] about After strong stint with Sabres, prospect Jiri Kulich scoring goals in Rochester

'In an utterly embarrassing display, they blew two leads, including one in the third-period, and fell to a team that had been on an awful 0-5-1 run.' … [Read more...] about ‘Humbled’ Sabres lose ugly contest to Canadiens, Tage Thompson to injury

'Winnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck (three wins, 0.93 goals-against average, a .989 save percentage and two shutouts) and Colorado Avalanche superstar Nathan MacKinnon (one goal and nine points) were named the first and second stars, respectively.' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen earns NHL Third Star honors

'He has played just once, on Nov. 1, in the last 23 days after allowing six goals Oct. 17 in a road loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets.' … [Read more...] about As UPL tightens grip on No. 1 job, what do the Sabres do with Devon Levi?

'“I’ve used the phrase, ‘You’ve got to be comfortable being uncomfortable,’” coach Lindy Ruff said following the Sabres’ third consecutive victory. “The game got uncomfortable, and you have to trust how you’re playing.”' … [Read more...] about Maturing Sabres extend winning streak by beating Flames in shootout

'While Samuelsson, 24, doesn’t like sitting out, he understands why Ruff, who also scratched defenseman Henri Jokiharju, shook up his blue line.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Mattias Samuelsson must ‘raise the standard’ after healthy scratch

'Ruff wanted more from his goalie and scorers, and they delivered throughout the chippy affair before the crowd of 12,260 fans in KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres raise standard, defeat Senators; Henri Jokiharju, Mattias Samuelsson scratched

'“It’s fun and it’s awesome to be back in there,” he said. “But, yeah, it’s kind of second nature, especially in my position, I’ve done that in the past. So I feel like I’ve adapted to that and I’m able to do that now, and so it’s a big part of my game.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Jacob Bryson made most of time as scratch; Connor Clifton must ‘elevate his play’

'“We got to win games,” Ruff said. “… Raise the standard, raise the expectation. I’m not going to stand here and talk about (it). We did good things, but finish the good things, finish some of those great opportunities, put it in the back of the net.”' … [Read more...] about As Sabres struggle, Lindy Ruff wants to raise standard: ‘OK … not good enough’

'Benson, 19, practiced Monday at left wing alongside center Dylan Cozens and Jack Quinn, his first full session since leaving the lineup Oct. 22. He also skated on the second power-play unit.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Zach Benson a ‘possibility’ to return from injury against Senators

'Following two season-opening losses, the Sabres had found a groove, compiling a 4-2-1 mark in their next seven games. Sure, they hardly set the NHL on fire, but in these parts, a record like that illustrates progress. Now, they’ve hit a rut.' … [Read more...] about Dylan Cozens scores early, but mistakes doom Sabres in loss to Islanders

'“In back-to-back games, we’ll have depth to put fresh bodies in,” Ruff said Friday morning. “Our back to backs haven’t been that good. Maybe putting a couple fresh guys in can help us back to back.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Lindy Ruff could utilize depth to change Buffalo’s lineup

'“Well, if he scores four off the wing, it’d be a permanent thing,” Ruff joked after the Sabres prepared for Friday’s game against the New York Islanders in KeyBank Center. “Even if he scores a couple.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres hope shifting struggling Dylan Cozens to wing can ignite him