Olean Times Herald

'“I want the Buffalo Sabres in the playoffs, and I’m never going to give up, and I think we’re close,” Dahlin said prior to Thursday’s 4-2 win over the Washington Capitals in the home finale at KeyBank Center. “I think we are a really good team. I think we’re the youngest team in the league, so, well, it sucked that we didn’t get in, but we have learned so many things from this … [Read more...] about Missing playoffs hasn’t shaken Rasmus Dahlin’s belief in Sabres: ‘We’re close’

'It took them until late February to win three games in a row, a streak they’ve equaled once but not surpassed. They’ve started games slowly, getting outscored a stunning 95-63 in the first period. They’ll likely average a half a goal per game less than last season.' … [Read more...] about Expect trades, significant changes after Sabres’ playoff drought hits 13 years

'On April 8, 2011, the Sabres completed a stunning turnaround by defeating the Philadelphia Flyers 4-3 in overtime and securing a spot in the postseason.' … [Read more...] about 13 years ago today, the Buffalo Sabres clinched their last playoff spot

'Dahlin’s 19th goal this season puts him in elite company. He joined Phil Housley, his first NHL coach, as the only defensemen in franchise history to score 19 or more goals in a campaign.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin scores critical goal, joins elite company

'While the Flyers opened up a huge shot advantage early, the Sabres made their limited chances count on goalie Ivan Fedotov, who made his first NHL start, and received stellar netminding from Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen.' … [Read more...] about UPL, Jack Quinn and rare timeout help Sabres beat Flyers, stay in playoff chase

'Having spent much of his career as a backup, Comrie can handle a secondary role. But as he morphed into a spare part – he has backed up or been scratched 23 of the last 24 games, including Friday’s 4-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers – he had a difficult time seeing an end goal in his mind.' … [Read more...] about As career with Sabres likely nears end, Eric Comrie excited to work on game

'“Not letting (yourself) get too emotional here or shut down emotionally there during certain situations, because personally and with the team, there’s been a lot of ups and downs,” Tuch explained following Thursday’s practice in KeyBank Center. “It’s been a roller coaster with everything going on, a lot of outside noise.”' … [Read more...] about Steady Alex Tuch giving Sabres offense, veteran leadership

'“It definitely felt like my best game and felt like I was kind of finding my mojo a little,” Quinn said. “But honestly, just starting to feel like myself again with the conditioning and getting my legs under me, just kind of having the energy to play with pace.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jack Quinn finding ‘mojo’ after return from injury

'The Sabres, who are still alive for the Eastern Conference’s second wild card spot, don’t play on consecutive days over their final six games this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send rookie goalie Devon Levi to Rochester after two starts

'Coming off a 12-goal rookie season, winger JJ Peterka was expected to showcase notable offensive growth this year. But who could’ve predicted the German would morph into the Sabres’ leading goal scorer?' … [Read more...] about JJ Peterka, linemates help Sabres beat Capitals on Jeff Skinner’s night

'“Lots of challenges, lots of getting to know new people and how the organization is run, and lots of new stuff on the ice to get used to and learn from,” Byram said prior to Tuesday’s 6-2 win over the Washington Capitals in KeyBank Center. “So it’s a process. It’s not going to happen overnight.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Bowen Byram adjusting to Buffalo following trade

'Skinner has played for so long that as a rookie with the Carolina Hurricanes in 2010-11, the Sabres made the playoffs. That, of course, feels like a generation ago.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jeff Skinner set to play 1,000th game without playoff appearance

'Saturday’s defeat illustrates how far the Sabres have fallen during a record-setting playoff drought about to hit 13 seasons and the work they must do to win back a disgruntled fan base.' … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs beat Sabres as Toronto fans take over Buffalo: ‘We have to earn it’

'Following an underwhelming four months, Thompson has looked like the budding superstar who scored 47 goals and 94 points last season.' … [Read more...] about Tage Thompson, Devon Levi dazzle as Sabres roar back to beat Devils

'Jeff Skinner, who usually occupies that spot, has struggled and moved around the lineup. So coach Don Granato has utilized Jordan Greenway, Zemgus Girgensons and even Eric Robinson there this month.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: JJ Peterka earning keep on top line; Michael Houser injured with Rochester