Olean Times Herald

'The Sabres, a laughingstock earlier in the week thanks to their dreadful 0-3-0 start, suddenly look like a contender in the crowded Eastern Conference.' … [Read more...] about Sabres defeat Panthers with complete, heavy effort: ‘A lot of passion’

'“I’m incredibly proud,” Metsa said of his unique journey here following Friday’s practice in KeyBank Center. “I think the biggest thing for me was just sticking to what I needed to do every day to get better.”' … [Read more...] about Zach Metsa realizes unlikely NHL dream with recall to Sabres: ‘I was shocked’

'With Danforth out, winger Josh Dunne will likely move into the lineup for Saturday afternoon’s home game against the Florida Panthers.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Justin Danforth to be sidelined ‘significant amount of time’ with injury

'If he keeps developing and evolving, he could earn more chances in Buffalo. If he plateaus or regresses, the Sabres could part ways with the prospect they drafted 14th overall in 2021.' … [Read more...] about After early demotion, Sabres prospect Isak Rosen makes impact in Rochester

'Metsa, 26, has never played in the NHL. The Amerks recently named him captain.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Zach Metsa from Amerks, assign defenseman to Rochester

'McLeod said the “crowd just kind of erupted” after he scored.' … [Read more...] about Sabres roar back to beat Senators, earn first win: ‘Building came to life’

'Jiri Kulich, the Sabres’ second-youngest forward, got singled out a bit by practicing as an extra before Wednesday’s game against the Ottawa Senators.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Ryan McLeod, other forwards struggling early; Alexandar Georgiev practices with Rochester

'In Tuesday’s practice, Kulich, 21, skated alongside Jordan Greenway and Mason Geertsen, a strong sign he could be benched for Tuesday’s game against the Ottawa Senators.' … [Read more...] about Sabres could scratch Jiri Kulich: ‘Hasn’t been good enough’

'Coach Lindy Ruff said he expects Benson, who was hospitalized last week after a puck cut his face in practice, to play Wednesday against the Ottawa Senators in KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about After brief hospitalization, Sabres’ Zach Benson ready to play; UPL, Jordan Greenway also return practice

'Less than a week into the season, the Sabres are in a heap of trouble.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose again, in trouble after loss to Avalanche: ‘This is not acceptable’

'While Ruff did not offer a firm time frame, he acknowledged prior to Monday afternoon’s game against the Colorado Avalanche that Elliotte Friedman’s report of eight weeks on Sportsnet’s “32 Thoughts” podcast is “probably pretty close.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Josh Norris could be out until November; Mattias Samuelsson injured

'If his exploits in Friday’s season opener are any indicator, Mrtka, the ninth overall pick this year, might stick with the Amerks.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Radim Mrtka quickly impressing with Rochester Amerks

'“I don’t know what that amount is for sure,” Ruff said prior to tonight’s game against the Bruin in TD Garden.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Josh Norris will miss ‘significant amount of time’ with injury

'The oft-injured Norris, 26, dazzled during four preseason outings, scoring three goals and an NHL-high seven points.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Josh Norris out injured; Zach Benson to leave hospital

'In other news, the Sabres, who lost center Josh Norris to an upper body in Thursday’s 4-0 loss to the New York Rangers, this morning recalled center Josh Dunne from the Amerks.' … [Read more...] about Alexandar Georgiev part of Rochester’s roster; Sabres make recall