Olean Times Herald

'Dahlin, 22, scored again in Thursday’s 6-3 road win over the Calgary Flames, slipping into the slot and beating goalie Jacob Markstrom 10:49 into the game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin scores another goal, sets NHL record

'“One of the hardest things to do is play the game he played tonight,” Amerks coach Seth Appert said following the game at Blue Cross Arena. “He hasn’t played at all, he gets sent down, hasn’t practiced with us, all those things. And (he) just handled it with such class, he had such a great attitude and he got through it, it wasn’t perfect."' … [Read more...] about After demotion by Sabres to Rochester, Anders Bjork embraces fresh chance

'The Reverse Retro white alternate jersey by Adidas will be worn eight times this season, starting Nov. 2 against the Pittsburgh Penguins at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to wear Reverse Retro blue and gold “Goathead” jersey eight times

'The 6-foot, 197-pound Bjork hasn’t played in the AHL since a seven-game stint with the Providence Bruins in 2019-20. He has spent most of his career in the NHL, making just 29 appearances in the minors.' … [Read more...] about Anders Bjork clears waivers, assigned to Amerks by Sabres

'“He’s a Russian bear,” captain Kyle Okposo said Monday in KeyBank Center after the Sabres prepared for Tuesday’s road game against Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers. “We enjoy having him on our side, for sure. He plays a hard game, he plays a heavy game. That’s his game, that’s his job and he does it really well, and it bothers the other team.”' … [Read more...] about ‘Russian bear’ Ilya Lyubushkin gives Sabres’ defense much-needed grit

'With forward Riley Sheahan ready to be activated from injured reserve after battling a muscle problem, the Sabres no longer have room for Bjork on the 23-man roster.' … [Read more...] about Sabres place Anders Bjork on waivers

'Saturday’s heated affair at KeyBank Center looked more like a late-season contest between two teams battling for a playoff spot, not game two of 82 in mid-October.' … [Read more...] about Sabres, Panthers plant seeds of fierce rivalry in heated early-season game

'“The opportunity that’s arisen for him here is you’re going to earn as much ice time as you can get,” Anderson said following Friday’s practice at KeyBank Center. “There’s not a $6 million goalie in front of him right now. There’s a guy who’s 41 years old who’s going to need some maintenance days. He’s from time to time going to step up and carry the mail.”' … [Read more...] about For Sabres goalie Eric Comrie, a chance to start materializes in Buffalo

'“We found our game pretty quick and we battled through it and we find a way to win,” said Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin, who scored the go-ahead goal. “We want to play a fast game. Ottawa was a good team but we really stuck with it.”' … [Read more...] about Craig Anderson dynamic in Sabres’ win: ‘Amazing to think he’s 41’

'Olofsson’s wrist eventually healed. Still, the 30-game goalless stretch forced him to evolve. Granato said the Sabres challenged the Swede, who has often been labeled as a one-dimensional power-play stud, to find ways to improve.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Victor Olofsson earns spot on first line after fast finish

'The vision and close relationship Granato, 55, and Adams, 48, share makes them unique in these parts. After Darcy Regier fired Lindy Ruff in 2013, the Sabres employed six coach-GM duos over a dismal eight-year stretch. None of them generated positive results or seemed to enjoy any chemistry.' … [Read more...] about Don Granato, Kevyn Adams give Sabres stability: ‘We are going to win’

'“One word I’ll use to describe it,” Granato said of the Sabres’ belief. “He is the antidote. So if you think of a star player on the other team, he’s the antidote. He is an athletic beast – his mobility, agility, his size, his strength. He has a great feel for his position, a great feel for the game. So he closes on people quick. He defends well. That’ll make the other … [Read more...] about Sabres don’t see Mattias Samuelsson’s contract as risky: ‘He is the antidote’

'“I was just super, super happy,” an excited Peterka said following Tuesday’s practice of learning he had made the team. “I mean, that was the thing I was working for the whole summer. Yeah, to have made the team is just an unbelievable feeling for me.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres excited to add JJ Peterka, Jack Quinn to roster: ‘They will acclimate’

'Okposo, 34, practiced fully Tuesday, skating at right wing beside center Rasmus Asplund and Zemgus Girgensons.' … [Read more...] about Sabres captain Kyle Okposo cleared to play following injury

'Okposo isn’t a rah-rah, in-your-face leader. The winger’s known for his professionalism and ability to remain even-keeled. After the Sabres stripped Jack Eichel of the captaincy a year ago and traded him, Okposo’s influence helped transform a locker room filled with newcomers and youngsters into a tight-knit group.' … [Read more...] about Captain Kyle Okposo helped Sabres transform culture, grow close