Olean Times Herald

'Then the Sabres lowered their guard. They gave the stacked Lightning, which has reached three consecutive Stanley Cup finals, extra time and space. It cost them the game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres implode late, fall to Lightning in OT: ‘We backed off’

'“When that dream comes to an end because a team doesn’t want to sign you, there’s a little motivation to prove them wrong, and I think I’ve done a pretty good job at it,” Hagel said prior to recording a goal and an assist in Monday’s 6-5 win over the Sabres at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Former Buffalo prospect Brandon Hagel thriving with Lightning

'In the teams’ last meeting Nov. 5 in Tampa Bay – Dahlin and Samuelsson were both injured and missed the game – Kucherov enjoyed a dominant four-point night, assisting on the tying and go-ahead goals before his empty-netter sealed a 5-3 win.' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin, Mattias Samuelsson embrace role as Sabres’ shutdown defenders

'Sheahan, who played two games for the Sabres this season, likely has another contract lined up, possibly in Europe.' … [Read more...] about Sabres place veteran Riley Sheahan on unconditional waivers

'Just how good are the Devils, the NHL’s biggest surprise through first quarter of the campaign? Friday’s 3-1 win over the Sabres before a crowd of 16,727 fans at KeyBank Center improved them to 17-4-0. They’re 9-1-0 on the road.' … [Read more...] about Sabres learn firsthand how good Devils have become: ‘A lot of swagger’

'“Just some wear and tear I’ve been dealing with and had to give it some time to calm down,” Okposo said prior to the Sabres’ 3-1 loss at KeyBank Center. “But feeling better, ramped it up over the past few days.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Kyle Okposo returns from injury; Tyson Jost providing depth

'“He’s just making plays all over the ice,” Cozens said following the game. “… He just creates so many shots for himself. I know he was getting frustrated there when they weren’t going in and he was getting all those chances. I just told him to stick with it, they’re going to come and when they come, they’re going to keep coming.' … [Read more...] about Sabres rookie Jack Quinn developing confidence, starting to score goals

'For the second straight game, the Sabres enjoyed a supercharged start, getting a goal from scorching winger Jeff Skinner at the 18-second mark that helped buoy them to a convincing 6-2 victory over the St. Louis Blues.' … [Read more...] about Sabres ride wave of excitement from ‘Goathead’ jerseys, throttle Blues

'Down the stretch as a rookie last season, center Peyton Krebs, 21, established himself as one of the Sabres’ top young forwards. But through 17 outings this year, he has struggled, mustering zero goals, three assists and just 10 shots on goal. He has also lost his regular spot on the power play.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Struggling Peyton Krebs returns from healthy scratch

'“I’m calm right now, and I think calm is very important in these types of things, but I’m not comfortable,” Adams said prior to Monday’s practice at KeyBank Center. “You could check my sleep habits, certainly not comfortable at all. I’m wanting to make sure that we have a calmness about this and know that these experiences are exactly what our players will help them grow and … [Read more...] about Despite losing streak, Sabres sticking with plan, confident youth will grow

'The Sabres needed to beef up their forward depth, especially because they want to keep their top prospects in the minors. They also had to find help to improve their penalty killing, which has allowed a goal in nine straight games.' … [Read more...] about Tyson Jost offers Sabres intriguing talent: ‘He checked all the boxes’

'Sabres winger Zemgus Girgensons and defenseman Mattias Samuelsson will likely return from injuries for Tuesday’s road game against the Montreal Canadiens.' … [Read more...] about Sabres likely to get two players back from injuries against Canadiens

'The Sabres showcased plenty of determination in roaring out to a 7-3-0 start and even early during their skid. But in recent games, their work ethic has often vanished, and opponents have throttled them.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall to Maple Leafs, losing skid hits eight: ‘It boils down to compete’

'Jost, 24, might be utilized down the lineup. Veterans Anders Bjork, who this afternoon was sent to the Rochester Americans, and Riley Sheahan have been skating fourth line during the past week.' … [Read more...] about Sabres beef up depth by claiming Tyson Jost off waivers

'“When you’re in the NHL trying to win games, you kind of lose that (development) focus,” said coach Don Granato, whose Sabres have lost seven straight games. “For him to embrace that is really key because it has accelerated his development. He is better every time, every day down there. He’s made himself better every game. He’s fought harder in practices … with the vision of … [Read more...] about With Eric Comrie injured, Sabres goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen might have career-changing opportunity