Olean Times Herald

'“We played like we started playing at the start when got together, and I think (we) kept things easy and kind of tried to play with each other instead of playing alone,” Peterka said following Sunday’s practice at KeyBank Center. “So I think that made the difference.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres rookies Jack Quinn, JJ Peterka look like stars in return to lineup

'The Sabres also play Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and next Saturday. They have nine games over the next 15 days.' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalies Craig Anderson, Eric Comrie and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen embracing difficult situation

'Following two losses in which they scored three total goals, the Sabres recaptured their slick form on Thursday, showcasing an aggressive style before the crowd of 15,208 fans at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres generate offense, fall to Jets, Connor Hellebuyck: ‘Like a sumo wrestler with athleticism’

'The Sabres want Quinn and Peterka, both of whom sat out Tuesday’s contest, to take a step back and regroup.' … [Read more...] about When will Sabres rookies Jack Quinn, JJ Peterka play again?

'Defenseman Kale Clague recently passed Fitzgerald on the depth chart, and he sat out seven straight games as a healthy scratch.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Panthers claim Casey Fitzgerald off waivers; Buffalo could make roster move

'The good news is they got some of their mojo back in Tuesday’s 4-3 setback, generating offense again while taking the Seattle Kraken down to the wire. They looked much better than they did in Monday’s dreadful 4-0 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers.' … [Read more...] about Sabres generate offense again, still fall to Kraken; Eric Comrie returns to net

'“(They) have not been playing as well as they’re capable of lately, and we think that will help them take a step back, take a breather,” Sabres coach Don Granato said in KeyBank Center. “Obviously, we’ve got two guys that have been out for some duration with Aspy and Vinnie that we feel this is a good opportunity to get in there and give the other two a little bit of a rest.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Jack Quinn, JJ Peterka sit as healthy scratches; UPL misses start

'The ebb and flow of a grueling six-month season can create some real clunkers, and the Sabres clearly experienced a letdown on Monday in losing 4-0 to the Philadelphia Flyers at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres start slowly, get blanked by Flyers: ‘Emotionally drained’

'The Sabres can send Luukkonen, 23, to the AHL without waivers, so his assignment on Monday likely amounts to a paper move. The Finnish rookie, who has won six straight games and eight of his last nine, is expected to be recalled and start Tuesday’s contest against the Seattle Kraken.' … [Read more...] about After sending Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen to Amerks, expect more moves as Sabres try to keep three goalies

'The Sabres can keep Comrie, 27, in the AHL for up to 14 days – his stint began Dec. 31 – as he works his way back from a lower-body injury he suffered on Nov. 16. Still, if he responded well to the game action, they likely won’t keep him in the minors this week.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Eric Comrie set to return from conditioning stint in Rochester

'“He was a force,” Granato said. “… That was a special night by him. To watch that unfold was impressive.”' … [Read more...] about Brilliant outing by Rasmus Dahlin leads Sabres past Wild in OT: ‘He was a force’

'Anderson has compiled terrific, team-best numbers – a 2.61 goals-against average and a .923 save percentage – in 14 outings.' … [Read more...] about Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen’s emergence gives Sabres good goalie problem

'“It’s been a tough journey, tough road, and I’ve definitely faced a lot of adversity along the way,” Thompson said following Friday’s practice at KeyBank Center. “So I think it just makes you grateful for where you’re at in your career now. It makes you not want to take things like this for granted. So just something I’m going to be able to enjoy, something that I’ve worked … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Tage Thompson reflective after NHL All-Star selection: ‘A tough journey’

'“It hits home, not only just because it’s sporting community, but because it’s Buffalo,” Sabres center Tage Thompson said following Thursday’s practice at KeyBank Center. “I think going into that game, your head’s a little bit in a different space.”' … [Read more...] about After Damar Hamlin injury, Sabres had open dialogue, knew they had special opportunity: ‘We owed it to … Buffalo’

'If he continues his torrid production, he would score a whopping 68 goals and 125 points over a full season.' … [Read more...] about Prolific season earns Sabres star Tage Thompson spot in NHL All-Star Game