Olean Times Herald

'The Sabres, whose penchant months ago for imploding and blowing multi-goal leads helped sink their season, closed out another game Tuesday in hostile territory.' … [Read more...] about Sabres win again, sweep season series from Senators; Tyson Kozak injured

'But in what was expected to be a breakout season, he has struggled at both ends of the ice – he began Tuesday’s game having registered 14 goals, 34 points and a team-worst minus-18 rating in 65 games – and occasionally been scratched.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jack Quinn on torrid streak, still disappointed in season: ‘Pretty brutal’

'Bernard-Docker, 24, has made his presence known throughout his first six appearances with the Sabres entering Tuesday’s contest against the Senators at the Canadian Tire Centre, showcasing an aggressive, heavy game that has caught coach Lindy Ruff’s attention.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jacob Bernard-Docker earning regular duty after trade; Noah Ostlund honored for hot stretch

'Now, with back-to-back road games this weekend, Reimer is expected to take a backseat to Luukkonen, who has endured an underwhelming season, for this afternoon’s contest against the Philadelphia Flyers. The veteran could spell Luukkonen again Sunday afternoon versus the Washington Capitals.' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie James Reimer’s terrific play gives UPL chance to reset

'It might not sound like much, winning a game that you chased a goalie, but in these parts, it represents progress.' … [Read more...] about Sabres use second-period outburst to beat Penguins after Sidney Crosby sets point-per-game seasons record

'“It’s been a lot of up and down, so just focus on today,” Rosen told the Times Herald prior to Thursday’s game in KeyBank Center. “I think today’s going to be a game where I need to show some more, and I feel like really show what I can do, really, what I feel I have in my game.”' … [Read more...] about Isak Rosen knows he must produce for Sabres: ‘I need to play better’

'On Wednesday, the Sabres canceled practice, presumably to give any ill or banged-up players a chance to rest before Thursday’s game against superstar Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about With lineup weakened, Sabres look to Josh Dunne, Tyson Kozak and others

'“You get under the hood and you get to look at it, you get to feel what you need to get the car running really good,” Ruff said. “I’m a guy that, from Day One, has always think I can fix everything. I haven’t been able to fix everything. This year has been a disappointment for me from Day One.”' … [Read more...] about Coach Lindy Ruff wins 600th game with Sabres, feels hope for future

'“It was sad but exciting at the same time,” Cozens said. “I was excited to join Ottawa but I was also sad to leave Buffalo. I had a lot of great experiences here. This is where I started my career. A lot of great friends, a lot of great memories here.”' … [Read more...] about Before trade to Senators, Dylan Cozens wanted to find solution with Sabres

'“I think if you look at the whole, it’s been a productive season,” Leone said following Wednesday’s practice in Blue Cross Arena. “I mean, he’s an 18-year-old player. I know he played in the pro league (in Finland), but it’s a completely different game.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Konsta Helenius moves to wing, learning to evolve in Rochester

'The Swede, the 16th overall pick in 2022, has been scorching for the last two and a half months.' … [Read more...] about Watch: Sabres prospect Noah Ostlund scores first hat trick for Rochester

'Instead of serving as the sixth or seventh defenseman – “If you make a mistake, you’re out of the lineup,” Amerks assistant coach Nathan Paetsch said of the role in the NHL – he can showcase the slick skill set that made him the 15th overall pick in 2017.' … [Read more...] about After trade to Sabres organization, Erik Brannstrom thriving in Rochester

'Bryson, 27, offers valuable depth and has proven over his five-year NHL career he can sit out games and return to the lineup ready to contribute.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Jacob Bryson to one-year contract extension

'“I love the organization,” Murray said following Sunday’s practice in KeyBank Center. “… The people here treat you unbelievable. It wasn’t much of a question. … When they said they wanted me back, I was happy with that.”' … [Read more...] about For Sabres’ Brett Murray, Rochester has become second home

'“Not even like bad goals or anything,” he told the Times Herald. “But you want to make the save to kind of keep the team in it, and I feel like when you get late into the season and we’ve kind of been battling through it, some of those moments, it’s really deflating almost. That’s when the games get out of control, and I feel it shows up in our game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen making game-changing saves, finding form