Olean Times Herald

'Chew on these ghastly, NHL-worst numbers: the Sabres have allowed a whopping 48 first-period goals and possess a minus-22 goal differential in the opening 20 minutes this season.' … [Read more...] about Special teams doom Sabres in loss to Bruins: ‘Achilles’ heel for us tonight’

'“I felt like they thought that was the best decision for the team and for myself, getting games down here rather than keep me up there,” Bryson said. “And I felt like they weren’t going to put me in anyways because I had been out for so long. I felt like that was the move they had to make and it’s good for, I feel like, my career. It’s nice to play and get minutes and get my … [Read more...] about After getting waived by Sabres, Jacob Bryson seizes chance with Amerks

'Benson will watch the tournament featuring hockey’s best teenage talent, which started Tuesday, knowing he could’ve represented Team Canada. His country inquired about his services, but the Sabres decided Buffalo would be the best place for him.' … [Read more...] about No World Juniors, no problem: Sabres’ Zach Benson thrilled to be in Buffalo

'The slick forward wanted to represented his country so badly that he asked the Sabres for permission to leave the Rochester Americans.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Jiri Kulich captaining Team Czechia at World Juniors

'Very quietly, Okposo, 35, has transformed into one of the Sabres’ top offensive threats again in the last month, scoring a team-high eight goals in 15 outings. He has compiled two goals and six points in the last six games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres captain Kyle Okposo enjoying offensive resurgence, among NHL’s hottest scorers

'“We wanted to do more than just say we have his back, we wanted to go out there and prove it, and I think we did a pretty good job of that tonight,” Sabres captain Kyle Okposo said following Thursday’s 9-3 shellacking of the Toronto Maple Leafs.' … [Read more...] about Sabres showcase emphatic response, annihilate Maple Leafs: ‘We took last game really personally’

'“I figured I could … not just play but make plays and thrive and be confident, too,” Johnson said of what has allowed him to stay in the big leagues. “So I think that’s definitely something I’m thankful that I’ve experienced, to be able to be given the opportunity.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres rookie Ryan Johnson exceeding expectations, sticking in Buffalo

'“If I compare … seeing a game from last season and a game from this season, it’s the pace,” Granato said following Wednesday’s practice in KeyBank Center. “The pace is the difference. … We compete better when we play with pace. We’re more aggressive defensively when we play with pace and we attack better on offense.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres want to add pace, reunite Dylan Cozens line as forwards get healthy

'“Listen, I’m not gonna sit here and bash the coaches,” he said following the Sabres’ second straight loss and eighth in their last 11 games. “I’m not gonna talk about us quitting. I’m not gonna talk about Donny and us not listening. That’s not right. Donny has our full support. We are going play hard for Donny and that’s it.”' … [Read more...] about Reeling Sabres implode in ugly loss to Blue Jackets: ‘We got to find it’

'“They gave me a chance to play in the NHL, something that I never could’ve dreamed of doing,” he said prior to Tuesday’s 9-4 loss in KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Eric Robinson’s brother, Buddy, set strong example; Jeff Skinner recovering from injury

'Granato said if Quinn doesn’t play against Columbus, he will return soon. The Sabres also play Thursday at home against the Toronto Maple Leafs and Saturday on the road versus the New York Rangers before beginning a three-day Christmas break.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jack Quinn could return from injury against Blue Jackets

'Bryson, 26, began the season as Buffalo’s seventh defenseman before the emergence of rookie Ryan Johnson following a recall pushed him down the depth chart.' … [Read more...] about Sabres waive spare defenseman Jacob Bryson to create roster space

'Skinner’s absence will likely be felt. His 12 goals are tied with winger JJ Peterka for the team lead. His 22 points are tied with Peterka for second.' … [Read more...] about Sabres place Jeff Skinner on injured reserve, make recall from Amerks

'“It’s all substance, it’s not style,” Appert said following a practice last month in Blue Cross Arena. “He’s not the prettiest aesthetically looking goaltender, but he wins and he wins everywhere. … He’s a serial winner, and that matters as a goalie.”' … [Read more...] about After stint with Sabres, goalie Dustin Tokarski happy back with Amerks

'“Cut pretty deep, cut a tendon in my foot,” Thompson said prior to Saturday’s 3-2 shootout loss to the Montreal Canadiens in KeyBank Center. “Figured if a blade could through all that stuff, the more layers the better.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Tage Thompson latest player to start wearing neck guard