Olean Times Herald

'“It really gives us a lot of confidence,” Tuch said after Reimer recorded his 31st career shutout. “… He’s been playing unbelievable. He’s been our best player the last handful of games, and it’s great. I mean, one more year maybe? What do you think?”' … [Read more...] about James Reimer shuts out Hurricanes as Sabres continue torrid stretch

'Kulich, the 28th overall pick in 2022, has established himself as one of the NHL’s top rookies. He began Tuesday’s contest ranked eighth in goals (14) and 13th in points (22).' … [Read more...] about Sabres rookie Jiri Kulich never expected to be centering Tage Thompson

'After serving as a backup all season, Reimer, 37, has morphed into the NHL’s hottest netminder, winning six straight starts while compiling a 2.80 goals-against average and a .912 save percentage.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ James Reimer becomes NHL’s hottest goalie at end of odd season

'Is it likely he will become the first Sabres player to score 50 goals in 32 years? No, but the prestigious mark is certainly within reach.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Tage Thompson scores hat trick in win over Bruins, aims for 50 goals

'Over the final weeks of a disappointing season in which they will add to their NHL-record playoff drought, the Sabres have quietly been establishing an identity, showcasing a more consistent and sturdier style while defeating some heavyweight opponents.' … [Read more...] about Sabres keep improving, beat Lightning to extend win streak; Tage Thompson hits 40-goal mark

'“There were instances last year where unless it was a clear-cut look at an empty net, it’s not really how he wanted to do it when he approached … moving into third, moving into second,” Malenstyn told the Time Herald prior to Saturday’s game against the Tampa Bay Lightning at KeyBank Center. “He didn’t want it to be in those kind of scenarios, which, I mean, you kind of look … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Beck Malenstyn not surprised Alex Ovechkin rejected chance to score record-breaking goal into empty net

'Ostlund, the 16th overall pick in 2022, is expected to make his NHL debut Saturday against the Tampa Bay Lightning at KeyBank Center, the start of a three-game home stand.' … [Read more...] about As Noah Ostlund develops into star for Rochester, Sabres give him chance

'“We’re running out of time for him,” Ruff said following Friday’s practice in LECOM Harborcenter. “So there’s a good chance he won’t play.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres rookie Tyson Kozak likely out for rest of NHL season; Josh Norris skates on own after injury

'Rosen, 22, registered one assist, his first NHL point, in three games during his recall. He sat out the last two contests as a healthy scratch.' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign prospect to Rochester

'The Sabres, whose penchant months ago for imploding and blowing multi-goal leads helped sink their season, closed out another game Tuesday in hostile territory.' … [Read more...] about Sabres win again, sweep season series from Senators; Tyson Kozak injured

'But in what was expected to be a breakout season, he has struggled at both ends of the ice – he began Tuesday’s game having registered 14 goals, 34 points and a team-worst minus-18 rating in 65 games – and occasionally been scratched.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jack Quinn on torrid streak, still disappointed in season: ‘Pretty brutal’

'Bernard-Docker, 24, has made his presence known throughout his first six appearances with the Sabres entering Tuesday’s contest against the Senators at the Canadian Tire Centre, showcasing an aggressive, heavy game that has caught coach Lindy Ruff’s attention.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jacob Bernard-Docker earning regular duty after trade; Noah Ostlund honored for hot stretch

'Now, with back-to-back road games this weekend, Reimer is expected to take a backseat to Luukkonen, who has endured an underwhelming season, for this afternoon’s contest against the Philadelphia Flyers. The veteran could spell Luukkonen again Sunday afternoon versus the Washington Capitals.' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie James Reimer’s terrific play gives UPL chance to reset

'It might not sound like much, winning a game that you chased a goalie, but in these parts, it represents progress.' … [Read more...] about Sabres use second-period outburst to beat Penguins after Sidney Crosby sets point-per-game seasons record

'“It’s been a lot of up and down, so just focus on today,” Rosen told the Times Herald prior to Thursday’s game in KeyBank Center. “I think today’s going to be a game where I need to show some more, and I feel like really show what I can do, really, what I feel I have in my game.”' … [Read more...] about Isak Rosen knows he must produce for Sabres: ‘I need to play better’