Olean Times Herald

'In the final minutes, many of the spectators who stuck around booed the announcement of the Sabres’ next home game Monday afternoon against the Colorado Avalanche.' … [Read more...] about Sabres shut out by Rangers in opener; Zach Benson hospitalized

'“I think really having that time off helped me develop more of a passion for the game that I think I might have been lacking,” Ellis said following Wednesday’s practice. “Just grinding it out and realizing that I’m doing this because I love to do it.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Colten Ellis standing out in Buffalo, will get chance to play

'“I think going through those challenges and that adversity as a team, it also makes you better,” Thompson said. “We’ve had a lot of losing seasons and faced a lot of challenges, and as a group, we’ve had to learn how to get better and learn from those situations, both from an Xs and Os standpoint, and mentally, just like a confidence standpoint, a little bit of a cockiness and … [Read more...] about Tage Thompson has confidence in own talent, Sabres’ playoff chances: ‘We just expect that we’re just gonna do it’

'“Honestly, I think it’s just another game for me,” he said following Wednesday’s practice. “Honestly, looking forward to starting the process. You put in a lot of work of the course of the last five months, and so you just hope it all comes to fruition and comes together.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Alex Lyon focused ahead of first start subbing for injured UPL

'“When Ellis became available, he’s someone that as an organization we felt really highly about,” Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said following Tuesday’s practice in KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about As excited Colten Ellis arrives in Buffalo for first chance, Sabres waive goalie

'“You look at a tough year, and he still ended putting up 15 goals … on what we say was a poor year for him,” Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said following Tuesday’s practice in KeyBank Center. “I think sometimes maybe when a player’s at that level, he’s stepping in the right direction. But I think there’s more there.”' … [Read more...] about After rough season, Sabres’ Jack Quinn responds to challenge from Lindy Ruff

'Ellis, who has never played in the NHL, joins Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, Alex Lyon and Alexandar Georgiev in Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Sabres claim rookie goalie Colten Ellis off waivers from Blues, finalize roster

'The Buffalo Sabres on Sunday waived center Josh Dunne and will assign him to the Rochester Americans if he clears.' … [Read more...] about Sabres get closer to finalizing 23-man roster by waiving player

'The Sabres, who open the season Thursday, must finalize their 23-man roster by Monday. They have 28 players left on their training camp roster.' … [Read more...] about Radim Mrtka among four prospects Sabres send to Rochester

'Talent isn’t an issue. Kozak, 22, showcased a gritty, mature style that belied his limited experience. If he can limit his injuries – given his history, that’s a big if – he might someday entrench himself among the Sabres’ bottom-six forwards.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Tyson Kozak focused on staying healthy after successful NHL stint

'Coach Lindy Ruff said Luukkonen and Kesselring, both of whom left Wednesday’s 5-3 preseason loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins, are “kind of week to week.”' … [Read more...] about Injuries sideline Sabres’ Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, Michael Kesselring

'The Sabres placed Mair, 46, on administrative leave after being arrested Sept. 4 in Pittsford.' … [Read more...] about Sabres let go Adam Mair following DUI arrest

'The 6-foot-1, 199-pound Lyon, who will start Friday’s preseason finale in Pittsburgh and likely play at least two periods, knows the Sabres might face a similar situation against the Penguins.' … [Read more...] about With UPL injured, Sabres could turn to Alex Lyon, who loves underdog role

'Luukkonen missed the first week of training camp after tweaking a lower-body injury. Ruff said the Sabres hope the Finn’s latest injury is different than the one that just sidelined him.' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen being evaluated for injury; Mattias Samuelsson close to practicing

'Not only has the prospect been making a strong case he deserves a spot, the Sabres have two injured defensemen, Mattias Samuelsson and Owen Power, and another one, Bowen Byram, who returned Wednesday after missing two days of practice.' … [Read more...] about After season in minors, Ryan Johnson making case for roster spot with Sabres