Olean Times Herald

'“There’s no way we think negative of this game,” Dahlin said. “It’s (stinks) right now. I’m more than (ticked) off. But tomorrow it’s a new day, and we played great.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres dominate Stars, still lose: ‘Their goalie won that one for them’

'“On the puck, competitiveness, forechecking, puck battles,” the Americans coach said late last month in Blue Cross Arena in Rochester before the winger’s streak ended. “His battle level is dramatically higher right now than it was at any time he’s been in North America. He’s playing more competitively, he’s hunting the puck harder, he’s winning more puck battles, so therefore … [Read more...] about Tenacity helping Sabres prospect Lukas Rousek pile up points in Rochester

'Granato has trusted Benson, the 13th overall pick in 2023, from the get-go this season, utilizing him all over the lineup. Most coaches, of course, rarely show that type of confidence in a neophyte who’s struggling to score.' … [Read more...] about Mature game helping Sabres rookie Zach Benson earn keep in NHL

'The Sabres, who practiced Sunday in KeyBank Center following their bye week and NHL All-Star break, must erase a 10-point deficit without two of their top talents.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose Mattias Samuelsson for the rest of the season; Jack Quinn’s injury emotional for his teammates

'As goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen solidified his grip on Buffalo’s No. 1 job during January– the Finn posted a 1.52 goals-against average and a .944 save percentage – Levi received sporadic action. Last month, he started just three of the Sabres’ 11 games.' … [Read more...] about Goalie Devon Levi focused in Rochester, not worried about recall by Sabres

'Since Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has emerged as the Sabres’ No. 1 goalie, Levi, 22, has played sparingly. On Wednesday, Levi started his first NHL game since Jan. 9, making 37 saves in 5-3 road win over the Los Angeles Kings. After allowing three goals in the opening 9:44, Levi settled in and looked sharp.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send Devon Levi to Rochester for work during break, recall goalie

'Quinn, 22, was trying to spin away from Hertl between the left circle and blue line when he took the hit. He stayed on the SAP Center ice before putting no weight on his left leg as he skated off 7:07 into the third period.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jack Quinn leaves win against Sharks after injuring left leg

'“Sometimes it’s a blessing in disguise,” said Comrie, who has a 4.01 goals-against average and an .863 save percentage in seven games with the Sabres this season. “You learn the most from your hardships, and I think I’ve come down here and really embraced a lot of things and (I’ve been) trying to find that love for the game again and trying to really just enjoy everything I … [Read more...] about After roster move by Sabres, goalie Eric Comrie seizing chance in Rochester

'Since joining the Sabres two years ago, Krebs, who turns 23 on Friday, has established himself as their fourth-line pivot, showcasing a high-octane style, usually between Zemgus Girgensons and Kyle Okposo.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Peyton Krebs confident scoring will come: ‘I have all the tools’

'“Skinner went full go in practice, and I’ll find out exactly what that means,” Sabres coach Don Granato said Monday in KeyBank Center. “It’s definitely good he went through very well. I would expect him very, very soon, if not tomorrow.”' … [Read more...] about Jeff Skinner close to returning from injury; Sabres recall defenseman

'The Sabres this morning recalled Levi, 22, from the Amerks and sent goalie Eric Comrie back to their AHL affiliate. Levi made 14 saves in Saturday afternoon’s 7-3 win over the Springfield Thunderbirds in Rochester, his first game action since Jan. 9.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall rookie Devon Levi from Rochester, send goalie to Amerks

'The Sabres finished their longest stint at KeyBank Center this season 3-3-0. Kind of meh.' … [Read more...] about Sabres end home stand with loss to Lightning; Don Granato confused by late penalty on Zach Benson

'In averaging 34 goals and 73 points over the past two seasons, the struggles Skinner, 31, endured three and four years ago – he mustered six goals and 11 points during a wretched 66-game stretch – have become a distant memory. As the Sabres have added and developed more talent, he has even become overshadowed.' … [Read more...] about Jeff Skinner among Sabres greats as he keeps evolving, scoring goals

'Defenseman Erik Johnson, who missed Friday’s practice in LECOM Harborcenter, has joined the list. Phillipp Kurashev hit Johnson, 35, awkwardly into the end boards in the third period in Thursday’s 3-0 win over the Chicago Blackhawks, earning a five-minute major for boarding. Johnson immediately departed the game.' … [Read more...] about Erik Johnson misses practice as other injured Sabres near returns

'Luukkonen’s current six-game run in which he has compiled a 5-1-0 record with a 1.17 goals-against average and a .956 save percentage is the best stretch by a Sabres goalie in a long time.' … [Read more...] about Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen posts another shutout win, Sabres stay hot: ‘Playing with mojo right now’