Olean Times Herald

'“Having everybody celebrate RJ this season meant they celebrated 50 years of Sabre hockey and the history,” Granato said prior to Friday’s 3-2 overtime win against the Chicago Blackhawks in the season finale at KeyBank Center. “So everybody celebrating allowed our guys to kind of immerse and feel that – feel the history and the pride in this organization and our fan base and … [Read more...] about Sabres roar back, win in OT to give Rick Jeanneret thrilling sendoff

'The Amerks, who thumped the Utica Comets 8-1 in Friday’s regular-season finale at Blue Cross Arena, needed the victory to stay alive the AHL North Division playoff chase. Their defense has been decimated by injuries and recalls, so Fitzgerald’s arrival was critical.' … [Read more...] about Sabres make roster moves ahead of season finale, send help to Amerks

'“I’ll tell ya, sometimes I go down now at the end of a game and I just collapse in the backseat,” said Jeanneret, who has used a car service this season to travel to from his Niagara Falls, Ontario, home to the rink.' … [Read more...] about Sabres legend Rick Jeanneret proud of longevity: ‘Never be matched again’

'But Okposo has put together a terrific comeback season – his 21 goals rank third on the team – while the Sabres have consistently showcased growth not seen in these parts for more than a decade. They’ve compiled a 15-8-3 record since March 1 entering Thursday’s road game against the Boston Bruins.' … [Read more...] about Kyle Okposo enjoying terrific comeback season, at forefront of Sabres’ revival

'Long before Asplund, a tenacious on-ice presence, joined the Sabres, he raced dirt bikes in his native Sweden, becoming one of the country’s best in his age group.' … [Read more...] about Before joining Sabres, Rasmus Asplund enjoyed motocross racing career

'“I feel like I’ve known I’m capable of this, I feel like there’s still more to give,” Thompson said following Monday’s practice at KeyBank Center. “And I want to just push and try to get better, try to prove myself wrong. Sometimes just a goal for yourself and you want to see if you can beat it. And as you’re approaching the goal, the goal keeps moving further and further away … [Read more...] about Sabres star Tage Thompson chasing 40 goals, taking place among game’s elite

'The veteran appeared to step on the puck during a rush and fell to the ice. Coach Don Granato said the Sabres would know more later Monday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Kyle Okposo injured in practice

'“There was a lot of emotion,” said Skinner, who scored 12:40 into the third period. “Obviously, they weren’t happy. Yeah, it’s an emotional game and I thought we did a good job sticking together there.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jeff Skinner scores late in win, annoys Islanders: ‘Lucky to have him’

'The Sabres’ next goal will be their 222nd of the season, their highest total since they scored 240 times in 2010-11, the last year they made the playoffs. They also scored 221 goals in 2018-19.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin, Tage Thompson leading huge offensive surge

'“Sometimes it comes out of boredom, but just getting better habits away from the rink (are positives), and I’ve had a lot of time to kind of work on that,” Mittelstadt said of his homemaking skills following Tuesday’s practice at LECOM Harborcenter. “So there’s positives to come out of it. I think the biggest positive for me is it’s going to give me some motivation going into … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Casey Mittelstadt confident as season ends: ‘Getting to another level’

'“I don’t think he’ll even realize all that happened until he decompresses, because to him, it’s hockey, it’s exciting for him,” Sabres coach Don Granato of Power’s season. “I think each challenge has been exciting for him. … He’s in it like all the guys, and there’s just a constant surge of adrenaline it feels when you’re into it, and he presents that way.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres rookie Owen Power nearing end of dynamic, grueling season

'Bloom, the 95th pick, scored a team-leading 30 goals and finished second Saginaw Spirit with 60 points and 61 games this season. His seven short-handed goals ranked second in the Ontario Hockey League.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign third-round pick Josh Bloom to entry-level contract

'“This is a guy that’s studied the game of hockey at an extremely young age and developed himself like most elite NHL players that can come in this league at 18, 19, 20 years old,” Granato told reporters prior to Sunday afternoon’s 5-3 road win over the Philadelphia Flyers. “They’ve gained immense experience studying the game since they were 13, 14, 15. They know how to coach … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Owen Power’s terrific play belies limited NHL experience

'Okposo’s return helped the Sabres overcome their wretched start before the crowd of 11,046 fans – they trailed by two goals just 3:55 into the game – and earn their second victory in the last six contests.' … [Read more...] about Kyle Okposo scores 20th goal, sparks Sabres to comeback win on birthday

'“Yes, I do,” he said. “I don’t know what’s going to happen in the summer. This is my last year of my entry-level contract. I don’t know what’s going to happen, but, yeah, it would be nice to be here and it would be nice to be up there. That’s my goal. I’m ready to work hard for that. So I don’t know, we’ll see what’s going to happen.”' … [Read more...] about Amerks’ Arttu Ruotsalainen sees future with Sabres, hasn’t signed in Europe