Olean Times Herald

'“I understand the dynamics of how the town operates and how much sports means to everybody in this town,” Okposo said Saturday during “Sabres Night” at Sahlen Field, where he and teammates Owen Power, Jeff Skinner and Malcolm Subban signed autographs for an hour prior to the Bisons game. “And … you can feel that excitement and peoples’ moods are better and you see people and … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Kyle Okposo feels excitement from fans: ‘Can’t wait for the season’

'He’s the sixth prospect from the 2021 draft class the Sabres have signed, joining defenseman Owen Power and forwards Josh Bloom and Aleksandr Kisakov, Olivier Nadeau and Isak Rosen.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign prospect Tyson Kozak to entry-level contract

'The American will become the seventh player and second goalie to have his number hang from the rafters, joining Gilbert Perreault, Rick Martin, Rene Robert, Tim Horton, Danny Gare, Pat LaFontaine and Dominik Hasek, the only other netminder. The Sabres also honored Jeanneret with a banner last season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to retire Ryan Miller’s No. 30 prior to Jan. 19 game

'If the Sabres assign Sheahan to the Rochester Americans, he could provide veteran leadership to the organization’s prospects.' … [Read more...] about Sabres add forward depth, sign Riley Sheahan to one-year contract

'The Sabres’ three games will be streamed live on Sabres.com within the Buffalo broadcast market.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to host Prospects Challenge rookie tournament Sept. 15 to 19

'When prospect Arttu Ruotsalainen examined the Sabres’ depth chart, he apparently saw limited opportunities in Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Prospect Arttu Ruotsalainen leaves Sabres to play in Switzerland

'So far this offseason, seven players who spent time in Buffalo last season have quickly landed new NHL contracts.' … [Read more...] about Former Sabres have quickly landed new contracts this offseason

'“He’s, obviously, different in the standpoint he’s more hard-nosed,” Sabres coach Don Granato said Saturday. “We can use him in penalty-kill situations. He’s probably more physical than the rest of the group, and I think he’ll push guys in that group to be more physical. And I think our young guys will actually learn to pick up some of his traits."' … [Read more...] about Ilya Lyubushkin gives Sabres’ young defense corps gritty veteran

'The deal is worth $750,000 in the NHL and $225,000 in the AHL, according to capfriendly.com.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign Brett Murray to one-year contract

'“There’s been a lot of times where it was tough, when it was tough to continue doing it, but hockey’s something I truly love doing and I love the game of hockey,” Comrie said. “I love playing, I love practicing. I love being there with the guys, I love skating and love working out. It’s what I like to do. … That’s just what kept me going, kept me driving."' … [Read more...] about Sabres present special opportunity for goalie Eric Comrie: ‘I’m so thankful’

'So on Thursday, Cozens, who’s entering his third NHL season, drove in from out of town and watched the on-ice sessions with the team’s brass and interacted with the prospects.' … [Read more...] about Dylan Cozens illustrates leadership by visiting Sabres’ prospects

'While the Sabres won’t say it, Peterka and Quinn, both of whom played their first two NHL games last season, have likely secured spots with the big club for the upcoming campaign.' … [Read more...] about Talented Sabres prospects JJ Peterka, Jack Quinn ready for duty in Buffalo

'The deals each have a $950,000 average annual value, according to capfriendly.com.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Matthew Savoie, Noah Ostlund and Jiri Kulich to contracts

'Pilut, a left-handed shot, offers the Sabres more depth. They signed three defensemen on Wednesday – Kale Clague, Jeremy Davies, Chase Priskie – likely ticketed for the AHL.' … [Read more...] about After two years away, Lawrence Pilut back with Sabres organization

'“At the end of the day, he’s very familiar with (the Sabres), they’re very, very familiar with him,” Brad Berry, Costantini’s coach at North Dakota, told the Times Herald on Thursday. “And I think that’s obviously a reason they drafted him. They know what they’re getting, and I think it’s very similar to the fact that’s why he’s in our program.' … [Read more...] about Matteo Costantini emerging as one of Sabres’ strongest forward prospects