Olean Times Herald

'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

'“Regardless of what level you’re playing, being able to get into a game, as long as you’re playing and getting better, there’s no need to chase the highest level,” the rookie said. … [Read more...] about How Sabres’ Devon Levi seized chance in Rochester, became better goalie

'“Simple things we let slip,” said coach Don Granato, whose Sabres allowed five goals in the third period of Thursday’s 8-3 road loss to the Edmonton Oilers. “Simple details, starting with puck battles. We lost battles early. On retrieved pucks, we had body position and lost the battle. Lost some battles to the net.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres, UPL struggle early in ugly loss to Senators: ‘We let him down’

'“Playing those games, even from the first one to the next one, I’m like, ‘I can play at this level and I can make an impact on the ice,’” Johnson said. “And that was really cool to learn. I think a big thing was bringing the consistency. There are guys who play dominant every night. And that’s, obviously, a goal if you want to impact the game for helping your team win.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Ryan Johnson earning big minutes with Rochester Amerks

'Sabres coach Don Granato said Quinn, who has missed 23 games since getting his left ankle caught in the boards Jan. 27 in San Jose, is officially day to day. He participated in a full-contact practice Tuesday in his usual spot at right wing alongside center Dylan Cozens and JJ Peterka.' … [Read more...] about Sabres know Jack Quinn’s return from injury can give them boost

'“You’ll find with a lot of guys putting up those kinds of points, that that’s their gimmick, like they are an offensive guy, a skill guy,” Sabres development coach Zach Redmond, a former NHL defenseman, told the Times Herald. “That’s that. But Komarov, it’s just so much more.”' … [Read more...] about After trade, Vsevolod Komarov cements status as one of Sabres’ top prospects

'The Sabres drafted the 6-foot-3, 191-pound Wahlberg in the second round in 2023, 39th overall. He signed his entry-level NHL contract last year.' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign forward prospect Anton Wahlberg to Rochester, make other roster move

'“They just explained that I have the potential to play in the NHL, but for this I need to work like I’ve never worked before,” Neuchev told the Times Herald through an interview using Google Translate.' … [Read more...] about After slow start, Sabres prospect Viktor Neuchev thriving in Rochester

'Coach Seth Appert called Sjalin “an offensively inclined defenseman” who is smart with the puck and possesses a strong shot. Appert believes the Amerks’ system – they play zone defense and “surf” their defenders so they’re angling – fits Sjalin better than Charlotte’s man-on-man, pinching style.' … [Read more...] about After trade, Sabres prospect Calle Sjalin enjoying new opportunity in Rochester

'“We knew he was going to be a potential detriment coming back to us,” Amerks coach Seth Appert said following Tuesday’s practice in Blue Cross Arena. “But it was something that he needed to do for his country. Those are special experiences."' … [Read more...] about Despite scoring slump, Sabres prospect Jiri Kulich playing some of best hockey of career in Rochester