Olean Times Herald

'Levi, 21, was a difference-maker Friday, keeping the Sabres in the game as the Wild outplayed them early. As they clung to a one-goal lead with about 2:40 left in the third period, the rookie made a massive save, a point-blank stop on Wild star Kirill Kaprizov.' … [Read more...] about Goalie Devon Levi stars in Sabres’ tight win over Wild: ‘A hell of a gut-check’

'“He’s dealing with some soreness that we’re hoping resolves sooner than later,” Sabres coach Don Granato said prior to the game. “It’s gotten better.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Injured Alex Tuch misses game; Buffalo could make roster move

'“I was having fun, man,” Levi said following Thursday’s practice. “It was just great to be back into the game. Playing against the Toronto Maple Leafs in Toronto, it’s definitely a dream to able to be in that building."' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Devon Levi adjusting to NHL, happy to share net

'Coach Don Granato said the Sabres are “leaning toward using” the youngster this weekend. They also play a road game Saturday against the Pittsburgh Penguins.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Alex Tuch injured; Matt Savoie could make NHL debut this weekend

'“He was awesome, to the point that he finished the game with Dahlin, and I think Dahlin enjoyed having him as a partner,” Granato said.' … [Read more...] about Rookie Ryan Johnson impresses Sabres, earns big minutes with Rasmus Dahlin

'Cozens, 22, also sported protection over his nose, which likely means it’s broken, and a black left eye after his ill-advised fight with Garnet Hathaway, one of the NHL’s top bruisers.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Dylan Cozens practices after ill-advised fight, says he learned lesson

'“There’s no need for that type of a grind and the benefit, quite honestly, would be less because he’s had the experience it,” Granato said of Levi. “Now, I think he’s ready for it need be if we were down and had to deal with injuries, but I think UPL has been good. Devon was good the other night.' … [Read more...] about With Devon Levi healthy, Sabres will likely rotate goalies

'“It’s exciting,” Savoie said of returning to Buffalo. “It’s been a dream of mine to play in the NHL since, I mean, as long as I can remember. So to be back up here and practicing and back involved with the big club, it’s pretty special."' … [Read more...] about After strong stint with Rochester, Matt Savoie rejoins Sabres, could play soon; Dylan Cozens close to returning

'The Sabres moved the 6-foot-1, 195-pound Johnson around, giving him action beside different defenders, including Rasmus Dahlin and Erik Johnson.' … [Read more...] about After surprise recall, Sabres rookie Ryan Johnson stands out in win in Toronto

'Fresh off a breakout 36-goal campaign, Tuch hadn’t been his normal self for three weeks, and his struggles has been wearing on him. Having scored one goal in 11 games entering the night, he rarely looked like the first-line power forward he has developed into during his two years in Buffalo. That’s why Saturday’s performance in Scotiabank Arena was so significant.' … [Read more...] about Alex Tuch breaks loose late in Sabres’ win over Maple Leafs; Dylan Cozens misses game with injury

'Ninety-one seconds into Friday’s game, they trailed 2-0. The Flyers had two shots on goal.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall behind early in loss to Flyers; Mattias Samuelsson leaves with injury

'Dahlin wore a guard early in Wednesday’s 5-2 road win over the Philadelphia Flyers but took it off because he felt warm and uncomfortable. Sabres defensemen Connor Clifton and Henri Jokiharju sported protection during Friday’s morning skate. Jokiharju kept it on for the Sabres’ 5-1 loss to the Flyers.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin wants to wear neck guard again

'Savoie, 19, has fit in nicely, establishing himself as one of the Amerks’ top scoring threats while showcasing the talents that made him the ninth overall pick in 2022. Staying in Rochester would likely buoy the forward’s development.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Matt Savoie excelling with Amerks during conditioning loan

'Fresh off a career-best 47-goal, 94-point season, he mustered just one goal in the first six games, his only point. Still, he appeared to be on the verge of breaking out. He created offense early, pumping 15 shots on goal during a two-game stretch, including 10 in one game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Tage Thompson scoring goals, developing into top penalty killer

'Winger Alex Tuch missed Thursday’s practice for maintenance, according to the Sabres, so Rousek might’ve been summoned for insurance.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall forward from Americans