Olean Times Herald

'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

'“We are not in a position to rush (him),” Sabres coach Don Granato said following today’s practice. “I think he’s got to get his reps and feel good about and confident where he’s at. When that’s the case, he’ll go in.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres injuries: Mattias Samuelsson close to return; Eric Comrie out ‘weeks’

'The Finn, 23, spent parts of the last two seasons in Buffalo, registering a 3-8-2 mark with a 3.08 goals-against average and a .913 save percentage in his first 13 NHL outings. … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen to replace injured Eric Comrie

'Comrie, 27, was injured when Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin checked Mathieu Joseph into him as the Senators forward charged to the net 9:43 into the second period. Comrie fell to the ice and grabbed his left leg before shaking off the injury and staying in the game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Eric Comrie leaves game injured, will miss time

'Still, the were simply too easy to play against early. A visibly agitated Don Granato said they took too long to showcase desperation.' … [Read more...] about Sabres searching for answers after loss to lowly Canucks: ‘It has to change’

'Clearly, the 6-foot-4, 231-pound Samuelsson, 22, is very anxious to play. If he responds well when he joins regular practices in the coming days, he could return within two weeks, according to the team.' … [Read more...] about Mattias Samuelsson skates with Sabres, nearing return from injury

'Among goalies who have played at least five times this season, his 2.40 goals-against average ranks 13th in the NHL and .922 save percentage 11th. Despite starting just five of the Sabres’ first 14 games, he has earned three of their seven wins.' … [Read more...] about Rest helping Sabres’ Craig Anderson thrive as backup to Eric Comrie

'Sabres winger Jack Quinn, who was struck in the head by the puck Saturday, is being evaluated for an undisclosed injury and likely won’t play this week, according to the team.' … [Read more...] about Jack Quinn out with injury; Sabres to recall one or two forwards