Olean Times Herald

'Since Jan. 1, thanks largely to the emergence of goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, the Sabres have boasted the NHL’s third-stingiest defense.' … [Read more...] about Bowen Byram, surging Sabres destroy Red Wings, move closer to playoff spot

'“Zemgus has plenty of years ahead of him and I’ve made it clear to him that that’s something that we’re going to talk about,” Adams said Friday in KeyBank Center. “We wanted to get through the trade deadline and our own situation. … Where we got to today was there wasn’t the right deal to make."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Zemgus Girgensons sees future in Buffalo, glad trade deadline passed

'The team will play games against the New Jersey Devils on Oct. 4 and 5 at O2 Arena in Prague, Czechia. Prior to beginning the regular season, the Sabres will finish their training camp in Munich, Germany, and play an exhibition game against Red Bull Munich, a team in Deutsche Eishockey Liga, on Sept. 27.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to begin 2024-25 season against Devils in Czechia

'“I couldn’t be more happy for him,” he said after the Sabres prepared for Tuesday’s game against the reeling Detroit Red Wings in KeyBank Center. “But to not see him every day and to be able to talk to him every day, it’s not fun.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin sad to see Casey Mittelstadt leave in trade, excited by Bowen Byram’s arrival

'“I’m not trading Alex Tuch,” Adams said Friday in KeyBank Center. “That is not something we had any interest in doing. He’s a key piece of the puzzle for us, and I grabbed him the next day and said, ‘I don’t know if you pay attention or you read things, but no interest trading you.’”' … [Read more...] about Sabres GM Kevyn Adams has no plans to trade Alex Tuch

'“I don’t think I’ve seen that before,” said Bryson, who scored his first goal since Nov. 4, 2022. “But I’m glad we stuck together there and still pulled out a win after what happened there. But yeah, it was very weird.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres respond after trades, beat Oilers in overtime and shootout

'“An unbelievable person,” an emotional Adams said Friday in KeyBank Center after dealing the veteran winger to the Florida Panthers hours before the 3 p.m. trade deadline. “I have a lot of respect for people that are selfless in this game and what he’s given to this organization, his heart and soul.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres GM Kevyn Adams emotional after trading Kyle Okposo to Panthers: ‘An unbelievable person’

'Adams said he had been working for a couple of years to find a young, top-pair defenseman. Those type of defenders, of course, are extremely difficult to pry away from teams. “You generally have to draft him,” said Adams, who on Wednesday traded Mittelstadt to the Colorado Avalanche in exchange for defenseman Bowen Byram. “So these are really, really difficult trades to … [Read more...] about Casey Mittelstadt’s status made trading for coveted Bowen Byram possible

'“It’s not fun,” said Olofsson, who also played in Thursday’s road game against the Nashville Predators. “I’ve been watching most games and just trying to stay ready and be ready when I’m in lineup again.”' … [Read more...] about Following trade, Sabres’ Victor Olofsson earns another chance, scores goal

'“Then on the ice, he has a ton of skill, works his brains out,” he said. “He’s not afraid to get dirty in the corners, too. He’s a Cup champion and we need that in our own locker room and on the ice.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres believe trade gives them special person, player in Bowen Byram

'But Mittelstadt, who participated in the Sabres’ optional skate prior to Wednesday’s game at Scotiabank Arena, likely priced himself out of Buffalo. As a restricted free agent following the season, he might command a hefty contract worth more than $6 million a season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sad, surprised Casey Mittelstadt traded, excited for Bowen Byram

'“His wealth of experience at this level and … he’s had lots and lots of challenges in his career and lots of learning experiences,” he said. “For him to be able to share them with our players in situations, whether it be five-on-five or penalty kill. I’ve pointed out on the penalty kill he’s really helped the group’s confidence grow.' … [Read more...] about Erik Johnson set to join list of notable veterans traded by Sabres

'In answering other questions, however, Okposo essentially acknowledged the obvious: that after eight years in Buffalo, he seems prepared for a possible trade that would offer him a chance to pursue the Stanley Cup in perhaps his final season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres captain Kyle Okposo quiet on future as trade deadline nears

'When Okposo, 35, signed a one-year contract to return for his eighth and perhaps final season here, it felt like he would retire with the Sabres. Over the past three years, he has very much been the face of the team, helping transform the culture and guide it through a difficult rebuild.' … [Read more...] about As trade deadline approaches, Sabres captain Kyle Okposo could be dealt

'“Confidence, poise, manipulated some pretty good hockey players in a … pretty challenging atmosphere,” Sabres coach Don Granato said of the nifty assist. “So lots of maturity and skill combination – skill and then awareness of time and space. …"' … [Read more...] about Slick assist helps Sabres’ leading scorer Casey Mittelstadt emerge from slump