Olean Times Herald

'“I feel like I’m a more complete player,” Olofsson said following Friday’s practice at KeyBank Center. “I feel like I’ve taken steps this year without the puck, even with the puck. I feel like I’m creating more now five-on-five and I think that was, my previous years, probably my biggest issue that I didn’t really produce as much five-on-five, scored most goals on the power … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Victor Olofsson scoring again, evolving into all-around presence

'In the dressing room prior to a 6-2 loss to the St. Louis Blues, McDermott told the Sabres he sees what they’re building and they remind him of his 2017 team, which ended the Bills’ 17-year playoff drought.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Don Granato grateful for visit from Bills coach Sean McDermott

'The crowd of 11,565 spectators and Power’s teammates watched him closely all night, sensing something exciting could transpire every time the rookie stepped on the ice.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Owen Power impresses again, records first point: ‘Special moment’

'“But at the same time, it doesn’t change my objective,” Thompson said prior to Thursday’s 6-2 loss to the Blues, his former team, at KeyBank Center. “My objective is to come here and help our team win and help any way I can to be better and individually try to grow and get better as a player.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Tage Thompson faces Blues as one of NHL’s rising stars

'The tournament begins May 13.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Don Granato named assistant for Team USA at World Championship

'Incredibly, the average age of the Sabres’ defense in Tuesday’s contest was just 22. Jacob Bryson, 24, and Rasmus Dahlin, Henri Jokiharju and Mattias Samuelsson, all of whom are 22, also played.' … [Read more...] about Owen Power, Sabres’ young defense turning heads: ‘Bright future’

'“Right away, there’s no panic in his game,” winger Alex Tuch said after the Sabres won their third straight game over the Leafs. “I feel like he’s been in the league for 10 years already in his first game."' … [Read more...] about Owen Power wows in debut, Sabres top Maple Leafs: ‘He’ll be a superstar’

'Granato said he saw signs of future stardom – “The internal drive, the athleticism,” he said – in Matthews as a teenager. The biggest harbinger, however, was the dominance he showcased.' … [Read more...] about Auston Matthews’ dominant season no surprise to Sabres coach Don Granato

'“He’s a young kid, he’s here to learn,” Dahlin said of Power, who will be making his NHL debut Tuesday against the Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena. “It takes time, so that’s going to be my advice to him, it takes time. Just let him be who he is and let him develop. So no rush.”' … [Read more...] about In Rasmus Dahlin, Sabres have special mentor for Owen Power: ‘It takes time’

'“Joki’s a right shot and he did a nice job with Dahlin,” Granato said. “He settles things down. His personality is a fit. Joki is much like Dahls. It’s nice when you have two young guys like Jokiharju and Dahlin and they already feel like big brothers.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Why was Henri Jokiharju picked as Owen Power’s partner?

'“And on the ice, he played huge minutes, top team in the country, got the chance to go to World Juniors. … Got a chance to go to the Olympics. I think when you add it all up, it was a great development year for him because regardless of how talented he is, he’s still a young player and we want to keep helping him get better and better and set him up for success.”' … [Read more...] about Owen Power’s signing offers upstart Sabres excitement, more hope

'“You want to be respectful because these guys have put their heart and soul into something and trying to win a national championship, and then, like, it just ends,” the general manager said on a Zoom call Friday to discuss Power’s contract. “There’s a lot of emotion and you want to be respectful of that. But we have already been in conversation with both of them, making sure … [Read more...] about With Owen Power signed, Sabres can focus on Erik Portillo, Ryan Johnson

'“I know how good I can be, and I want to be that good now,” Cozens said following Wednesday’s practice at KeyBank Center. “But Donny (Granato) told me, I’m young, playing against lots of guys a lot older than me, so I’ve just got to be patient, not get frustrated and not push for it to be now. Just focus every day on getting better and learning and just letting it come … [Read more...] about Dylan Cozens ‘progressing every day,’ becoming trusted talent for Sabres

'“It just feels like we’re planting the roots a little bit deeper this year,” Okposo said following this morning’s practice at KeyBank Center. “We have an attitude in there where, like – I haven’t talked about this with the guys but, like, I don’t want the year to end. It’s been so much fun. I have a feeling that a lot of the guys in that room feel the same way. We just want … [Read more...] about Sabres growing close, winning and don’t want season to end

'Following a wretched, career-worst stretch in which he endured a 30-game goal drought, Olofsson has caught fire. Clearly, he’s recovered from the upper-body injury that hampered his shooting, his best asset.' … [Read more...] about Victor Olofsson, Sabres continue hot streaks in win over Hurricanes