Olean Times Herald

'Clifton, 29, understands his duties as a third-pair defender the Sabres added for his aggressive and physical style. Entering Tuesday’s game, his 204 hits led the Sabres and his 110 blocked shots ranked second. He had 15 points.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Connor Clifton adds first goal to stat line featuring more than 200 hits

'“Getting to see the other side of things and being privy to conversations and learning how things work on the other side of things has been great,” he said. “It’s trying to, like, increase my knowledge in all those areas and be a contributor to the Sharks and learning about the other side of things. It’s been a lot of fun.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres legend Ryan Miller happy in role as goalie scout and development coach with Sharks

'“That’s a goal that a first-rounder scores, not a seventh-rounder like myself,” joked Amerks assistant coach Nathan Paetsch, the 202nd overall pick by the Sabres in 2003. “It’s amazing for a young kid how strong he is. That’s a man’s goal. He was powerful, and, obviously, the shot was beautiful, and it’s encouraging.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Konsta Helenius shows confidence by scoring hat trick, nifty goal for Rochester

'“A guy that could tip the puck unbelievable, shoot the puck unbelievable, could stickhandle,” Ruff said of Vanek, who played his first eight seasons under him with the Sabres. “Thomas was a hell of a player, and I see some of that, for sure, (in) Tage. There’s some similarities there, where Thomas could rip it, Thomas could deke his way in, and there was goals that he scored … [Read more...] about Thomas Vanek possessed special ability similar to Sabres star Tage Thompson’s

'“I’m driven by the fact that I didn’t get this team where I needed to get them soon enough,” said Ruff, a franchise icon who also coached the Sabres from 1997 to 2013. “That’s what I’m driven by.”' … [Read more...] about Coach Lindy Ruff focused on improving Sabres, not milestone win

'“It really gives us a lot of confidence,” Tuch said after Reimer recorded his 31st career shutout. “… He’s been playing unbelievable. He’s been our best player the last handful of games, and it’s great. I mean, one more year maybe? What do you think?”' … [Read more...] about James Reimer shuts out Hurricanes as Sabres continue torrid stretch

'Kulich, the 28th overall pick in 2022, has established himself as one of the NHL’s top rookies. He began Tuesday’s contest ranked eighth in goals (14) and 13th in points (22).' … [Read more...] about Sabres rookie Jiri Kulich never expected to be centering Tage Thompson

'After serving as a backup all season, Reimer, 37, has morphed into the NHL’s hottest netminder, winning six straight starts while compiling a 2.80 goals-against average and a .912 save percentage.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ James Reimer becomes NHL’s hottest goalie at end of odd season

'Is it likely he will become the first Sabres player to score 50 goals in 32 years? No, but the prestigious mark is certainly within reach.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Tage Thompson scores hat trick in win over Bruins, aims for 50 goals

'Over the final weeks of a disappointing season in which they will add to their NHL-record playoff drought, the Sabres have quietly been establishing an identity, showcasing a more consistent and sturdier style while defeating some heavyweight opponents.' … [Read more...] about Sabres keep improving, beat Lightning to extend win streak; Tage Thompson hits 40-goal mark

'“There were instances last year where unless it was a clear-cut look at an empty net, it’s not really how he wanted to do it when he approached … moving into third, moving into second,” Malenstyn told the Time Herald prior to Saturday’s game against the Tampa Bay Lightning at KeyBank Center. “He didn’t want it to be in those kind of scenarios, which, I mean, you kind of look … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Beck Malenstyn not surprised Alex Ovechkin rejected chance to score record-breaking goal into empty net

'Ostlund, the 16th overall pick in 2022, is expected to make his NHL debut Saturday against the Tampa Bay Lightning at KeyBank Center, the start of a three-game home stand.' … [Read more...] about As Noah Ostlund develops into star for Rochester, Sabres give him chance

'“We’re running out of time for him,” Ruff said following Friday’s practice in LECOM Harborcenter. “So there’s a good chance he won’t play.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres rookie Tyson Kozak likely out for rest of NHL season; Josh Norris skates on own after injury

'Rosen, 22, registered one assist, his first NHL point, in three games during his recall. He sat out the last two contests as a healthy scratch.' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign prospect to Rochester

'The Sabres, whose penchant months ago for imploding and blowing multi-goal leads helped sink their season, closed out another game Tuesday in hostile territory.' … [Read more...] about Sabres win again, sweep season series from Senators; Tyson Kozak injured