Olean Times Herald

'Having led the Sabres in ice time for the last three seasons, he’s used to gobbling up about 24 or 25 minutes each game. But over the past month, he has graduated to a new level.' … [Read more...] about Injuries force Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin to handle more responsibility, ice time

'In a season full of head-scratching losses, Monday’s might be the worst.' … [Read more...] about Sabres can’t put Ducks away in awful loss: ‘Gave them free chances’

'Granato clearly feels comfortable giving Jokiharju more responsibility. Injuries to defensemen Mattias Samuelsson, who’s out for the season, and Owen Power have recently created more opportunities for him. Granato has used the Finn in Power’s spot on the man advantage and also upped his minutes.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Henri Jokiharju displays offense; Buffalo makes roster move

'Right now, Krebs’ numbers don’t reflect much offensive growth. As mostly a fourth-line checker, he has compiled three goals and 10 points in 51 outings this season entering Saturday afternoon’s road game against the Minnesota Wild.' … [Read more...] about Sabres believe Peyton Krebs ready for offensive role; UPL set to return

'On Thursday, they reverted back to their regular form, generating plenty of offense but showcasing a stunning lack of finish in their 4-0 loss to the heavyweight Florida Panthers before a crowd of 14,277 fans in KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres generate offense again, still lose to Panthers; Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen could return from injury soon

'“That stretch that I did in Roch for sure helped,” Bryson said of his 10-game stint. “I went a lot of games there where I wasn’t playing. So I feel like it’s always tough to come back in the lineup when that happens. But it was nice to go down there, kind of refreshing and play some top minutes down there and then come back here with more confidence and be able to jump right … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Jacob Bryson standing out following stint in Rochester

'“He’s got aspirations to be a National Hockey League player, but in the meantime, he’s still got some junior hockey to play and he wants to be in a place that is competitive, and he’s a big part of it,” Moose Jaw coach Mark O’Leary said. “I think he’s real excited.”' … [Read more...] about Following trade, Sabres prospect Matt Savoie on tear in Moose Jaw

'They imposed their will on the Kings, embarrassing them all night.' … [Read more...] about Sabres dismantle Kings as Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen joins elite company with fourth shutout

'“That kind of just let me go and be myself out there and play the game instead of being stressed and worried about the results and being all uptight,” he told the Times Herald following Monday’s practice in KeyBank Center. “It was kind of more just let go and let everything kind of happen. I think magic kind of happens when you let go of the results, let go of everything and … [Read more...] about After recall, Sabres goalie Eric Comrie confident, happy in backup role

'“The hope (is) that the short end would be a couple weeks,” Granato said prior to the Sabres’ 7-0 win over the Los Angeles Kings in KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres defenseman Owen Power week to week with upper-body injury

'In the midst of a disappointing year, Mittelstadt, 25, has emerged as the Sabres’ leading scorer and perhaps their most consistent forward. As a restricted free agent following the season, he can likely at least double the $2.5 million average annual value his current contract carries.' … [Read more...] about Amid trade speculation, Sabres’ Casey Mittelstadt thriving: ‘I love it here’

'Granato did not have any other updates on Power, who has averaged 22 minutes, 28 seconds of ice time this season, the Sabres’ second-highest total.' … [Read more...] about Sabres defenseman Owen Power leaves practice with injury

'With their season essentially on the line, the Sabres scored just two total goals. In Saturday afternoon’s 3-1 loss to the St. Louis Blues in KeyBank Center, they created offense again but refused to pay a price to complete their chances.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose again, need more compete: ‘We have to find another gear’

'Linus Ullmark might’ve become that guy if he had re-signed here. Robin Lehner enjoyed some success but battled personal issues. Others have seen their performance – remember how well Jonas Enroth and Michal Neuvirth played? – get in the way of the Sabres’ grand plans.' … [Read more...] about Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen playing at elite level, could be Sabres’ long-coveted franchise goalie

'A year ago on this date, he had 34 goals in 55 games, a 51-goal clip over a full season. This year, he’s on pace for 27 goals and 52 points.' … [Read more...] about Sabres star Tage Thompson confident despite low offensive output