Olean Times Herald

'“Too early to tell,” Sabres coach Don Granato said. “It sounds like from the medical side there’s reason to be encouraged. But now that he’s on the ice we’ll have a conversation with him and see how it goes. But it’s nice to get him out there. I think the way the injury is this thing is resolving quicker now.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ilya Lyubushkin nearing return from lower-body injury

'In extending their winning streak to three games, the Sabres shook off a weak start, sending the reeling Penguins to their sixth consecutive loss (0-5-1) before a crowd of 12,201 fans at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres roar back late to beat Penguins, looking like playoff contender

'“You’re always trying to expand on your game, try to improve different parts of it,” Skinner said prior to the game at KeyBank Center. “For me, that’s something I kind of focused on the last couple years.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Jeff Skinner racking up assists, showing playmaking skills

'“He can recalibrate and figure it out,” Granato said hours before Quinn scored his first goal this season in Monday’s 8-3 shellacking of the Detroit Red Wings at KeyBank Center. “It’s amazing how he came back in the lineup. He looks like a new player with new energy."' … [Read more...] about After slow start and short break, Sabres rookie Jack Quinn starting to catch fire

'Thompson’s slow start this season already feels like a distant memory. Prior to center Dylan Cozens’ third-period goal against the Detroit Red Wings, he recorded a point on eight straight Sabres goals over two games, a feat that has been accomplished only two times in team history.' … [Read more...] about Tage Thompson dynamic in win, enjoys one of greatest nights in Sabres history

'Davies, 25, is the ninth defenseman who has been on the roster this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Buffalo adds defenseman; Jacob Bryson seizing leading role

'So Sabres coach Don Granato has been rotating his forwards all season, scratching one, in addition to Sheahan, for two-game stretches. Through eight contests, Krebs, Vinnie Hinostroza, rookie Jack Quinn and Rasmus Asplund have all sat out.' … [Read more...] about Peyton Krebs, Jack Quinn and other Sabres making best of rotation

'The 6-foot-2, 214-pound Sheahan has been serving as the Sabres’ 14th forward since recovering from a muscle injury. They could use his roster spot to recall a defenseman.' … [Read more...] about Sabres place Riley Sheahan on waivers

'“Most goals are scored off of rebounds and fight for space net front,” Granato said. “That was both his goals tonight, getting there. … So you score or you can score more. That’s the way to score more, and credit to Tommer tonight, he was very aggressive when we needed him.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Tage Thompson scores twice, buoys OT win: ‘Just a matter of time’

'Power struggled much of the night, as did most of his teammates. Still, the 6-foot-6, 218-pound youngster stands out more than many of the Sabres thanks to his size, status as the first overall pick in 2021 and position.' … [Read more...] about Sabres rookie Owen Power acclimating to NHL, making special plays

'Three straight road wins last week raised expectations and signaled that perhaps the Sabres had finally arrived as serious playoff contender. Then in a three-day span, they dropped games to the Seattle Kraken and Montreal Canadiens. Yikes.' … [Read more...] about Sabres showcase energy, generate offense in loss to Canadiens

'In Tuesday’s 5-1 ugly road loss to the Seattle Kraken, every defenseman had a new partner, and it showed.' … [Read more...] about D injuries could force Sabres to make trade; Peyton Krebs returns to lineup

'“He’s a great human, he’s an unbelievable teammate,” Appert said. “His work ethic’s incredible, his attitude’s incredible. So when you have players on your team that carry themselves in that way, again, a guy that’s been in the NHL a lot and doesn’t act like he’s above being here, smile on his face, working so hard, you root for guys like that. You want them to have success.' … [Read more...] about After stint with Sabres, goalie Malcolm Subban embracing time in Rochester

'Dahlin, 22, scored in all three games last week and compiled five points and a plus-5 rating, helping the Sabres open their four-game road trip 3-0-0.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin named NHL’s First Star after record-setting week

'“I have more speed and control over the moments,” Luukkonen told the Times Herald following Friday’s 4-3 win over the Syracuse Crunch at Blue Cross Arena. “I think you can see it in the games and see it on the ice, too, that there’s more control to it, (I’m) behind the puck all the time."' … [Read more...] about Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen evolving with Amerks, handling load Sabres expect