Olean Times Herald

'“He’s been a solid guy for us and a stabilizing guy,” Sabres coach Don Granato said following’s Tuesday’s practice. “We’ve had ups and downs, like every team. He’s walked the walk. So when he talks it, there’s a presence there. And he speaks the right way. He speaks and you see and feel the foundation of ups and downs. It’s not you feel the foundation when he speaks that … [Read more...] about No trade, no problem: Craig Anderson still ‘enthusiastic’ about gig with Sabres

'“I know our guys have a care for each other, they have a love of coming to the rink and playing,” he said. “I mean, Dahls took a shot elbow to the nose and he couldn’t wait to get back on the ice. He runs off the ice bloody and he comes back on the ice 10 minutes later with a smile on his face and the guys are giving him a hard time, and he’s not upset with the guy that got … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Don Granato happy trade deadline has passed

'“It was always about what was best for this group moving forward,” Adams said inside KeyBank Center. “What was the best thing for the development of this group? And (I) really wanted to be mindful of putting these players in a position to keep getting better. I like what I’m seeing in terms of our team and the dynamic in the locker room and that growth of players.”' … [Read more...] about Why didn’t the Sabres make any trades before Monday’s deadline?

'Right now, the Amerks, despite often using a patchwork lineup because of injuries and recalls, rank fourth in the North Division. If the postseason started today, they would play the Syracuse Crunch in a best-of-three first-round series.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Peyton Krebs, others could rejoin Amerks for playoffs

'After trading Hagg, the Sabres have eight players set to become unrestricted free agents following the season. Goalie Craig Anderson, right-shot defensemen Colin Miller and Mark Pysyk and forwards Cody Eakin and Vinnie Hinostroza could draw the most interest.' … [Read more...] about After Robert Hagg deal, Sabres could make more trades before deadline

'“I have had many different conversations, not just with the agents, but with our players directly, sitting down and just discussing and saying that if we did move whatever player and we may potentially look to bring them back, if they want to be back, if they were free agents,” Adams said. “To make sure they knew we have a job to do.”' … [Read more...] about If Sabres trade Craig Anderson, Mark Pysyk, could they return next season?

'“The things that jump out to me about Mattias are certainly his length and his ability to kill plays,” Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams told the Times Herald. “He’s disruptive, he’s got a tremendous stick, he’s got a calmness about him out there.”' … [Read more...] about Mattias Samuelsson earning trust, big minutes from Sabres: ‘An athletic giant’

'Only nine players from Granato’s first game as coach are still with the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about One year after hiring, Don Granato has dramatically changed the Sabres

'Miller, who was trying to play through an upper-body injury earlier this season, has missed the last 23 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Colin Miller close to returning; Mark Jankowski clears waivers

'“That whole sequence of events was … a pretty big moment for our team,” Sabres winger Kyle Okposo said of the final minutes outdoors against the Toronto Maple Leafs. “Obviously, the cross-check from Matthews was not good. I don’t care that he’s their best player. When you do it to arguably our best player, you’re going to get a response. I don’t care who you are on the other … [Read more...] about Dylan Cozens, Terry Pegula and what it means for the Sabres

'With Girgensons practicing on a line, winger John Hayden skated as an extra. The Sabres on Tuesday afternoon also waived center Mark Jankowski, who has been a healthy scratch 10 of the last 11 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Zemgus Girgensons close to returning; Mark Jankowski waived

'Eakin ordered the uniforms – it was too late for the Sabres to sport their own numbers – and they turned heads Sunday as they walked into the venue.' … [Read more...] about The story behind the Sabres’ Semi-Pro Flint Tropics uniforms

'“There’s 82 games in an NHL season,” Granato said. “In 81, it’s pretty simple for the coaches. You know all the elements and you know what the players are dealing with. And a game like that, I can tell you right now the players take over. You can think you did something as a coach, but all the different elements out there that both teams had to play under and fight through, … [Read more...] about Heritage Classic win showcases bond Sabres have formed this season

'“While we acknowledge Matthews’ argument that this is not a cross-check meant to harm or injure his opponent, it also not a routine motion to box out an opponent or to gain body position,” the department said in a video explaining the suspension.' … [Read more...] about Auston Matthews suspended for cross-checking Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin

'It was a game, just like Thursday’s 3-1 win over ex-captain Jack Eichel and the Vegas Golden Knights, the Sabres almost certainly would’ve lost earlier this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres display growing maturity in win over Maple Leafs at Heritage Classic