Olean Times Herald

'Against a team that ended an eight-game winless streak Monday and had 12 regulation victories all season, the Sabres looked uninterested in competing.' … [Read more...] about Sabres showcase weak effort in loss to lowly Sharks: ‘Too many passengers’

'Ruff, who has eight defensemen at his disposal, said he wants the 6-foot-4, 227-pound Samuelsson to be harder to play against.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Mattias Samuelsson plays after sitting as healthy scratch

'“I was really positive about the season, felt really good during the offseason,” Aube-Kubel said Wednesday in Blue Cross Arena following his 10th outing with the Americans, Buffalo’s AHL affiliate. “And, yeah, sometimes you can’t find a rhythm. I’ve missed some chances when I’m in the lineup, I guess, and that’s when you get out of the lineup, you try to do more, try to change … [Read more...] about After struggling with Sabres, Nicolas Aube-Kubel finding game in Rochester

'“He’s got a tremendous set of legs to get up ice,” Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said following Sunday’s practice in LECOM Harborcenter.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jacob Bryson dazzles in return to lineup: ‘Played a fearless game’

'In watching their six-game home-winning streak end before a bipartisan capacity crowd of 19,070 fans in KeyBank Center, the Sabres made a slew of mistakes.' … [Read more...] about ‘Brutal’ play late in second period costs Sabres in loss to Canadiens

'That it took more than a year and 49 appearances for Levi to drop two straight starts and that he responded by posting back-to-back shutouts speaks volumes about his dynamic play and commitment to his craft.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Devon Levi displaying dominance in Rochester after slump

'“I don’t have too many goals in this league, so I would say (that’s) probably the nicest one,” Jokiharju said following Wednesday’s optional practice in KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about As trade deadline nears, Sabres’ Henri Jokiharju shaking off struggles

'But they’ve matured over the last few months. Perhaps it’s too late to help them this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres showcase maturity, roar back to beat Ducks: ‘You see the change’

'“It’s that a little and probably just the focus of it,” Quinn said. “Kind of been focusing on it for a few months now and that part of the game, and I think it’s coming along a little bit.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Jack Quinn winning more battles, scoring goals

'Dahlin enters Tuesday’s home contest against the Anaheim Ducks on a six-game point streak in which he has scored three goals and 12 points. It’s no coincidence the Sabres are 5-1-0 in those games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin on tear, quietly becoming one of NHL’s top offensive threats

'“I was excited today, all week, truthfully,” said Greenway, who missed 23 games after undergoing surgery to repair a mid-body injury. “Yeah, I was fired up, no other way to say it.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jordan Greenway has impact in return following surgery

'“All week in practice … we were looking to get up and down the rink a lot, play quick,” said Sabres winger Jordan Greenway, who returned from a 23-game absence. “I think that’s a big strength of our game, and we said, ‘… Just keep them on their heels all game, especially in the first 10 minutes, try to run them out of the building, and we executed it pretty well.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres score early in blowout win over Rangers; Alex Tuch leaves game injured

'“That’s a big goal of mine is to make that team,” Thompson said. “I think being there and watching it, just feeling the emotion and energy in the building just makes you want to be on that team even more."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin, Tage Thompson can use 4 Nations for extra Olympic motivation

'Luukkonen, 25, served as Team Finland’s third goalie, watching games from the press box as Jusse Saros and Kevin Lankinen handled the netminding duties.' … [Read more...] about Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen rejoins Sabres early; Tage Thompson added to Team USA at 4 Nations

'The 6-foot-4, 227-pound Samuelsson missed the Sabres’ final two games before the NHL began its break for the 4 Nations Face-Off. He expects to play when they resume their schedule Saturday afternoon against the New York Rangers.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Mattias Samuelsson set to play after breaking bone in foot