Olean Times Herald

'Despite losing a late lead and taking nearly 50 minutes to get going – “I didn’t feel we had any rhythm to our game until the last 10 minutes,” Granato said – the Sabres had plenty to like about Friday’s effort before 8,462 fans inside KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Wild finish: Jeff Skinner’s heroics help Sabres rally for thrilling win

'“What he’s added to his game is he’s just so much more comfortable knowing what he brings to the game, knowing his role, his responsibilities, how to be effective within those roles and situations, ice time and linemates that the coach gives to him or not,” Granato said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: John Hayden thriving in gritty fourth-line role

'“The opportunity to step back doesn’t mean you stop internalizing,” Granato of Bryson getting scratched. “You internalize different things that you add. I think that happened with Jacob when he was skipped over again here recently because he’s come back and every game has been good, better.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jacob Bryson elevating game to new level

'“Our guys, all four lines, all six defenseman, (goalie Craig Anderson), all played hard for each other,” Sabres coach Don Granato said. “The little things, the details were there and they mattered. They worked hard for the guys next to them. It’s always nice to see the guys get rewarded. Our guys have worked really hard and I don’t think they necessarily deserved to be on the … [Read more...] about Sabres throttle Maple Leafs, end losing streak: ‘They got rewarded’

'Mittelstadt, who underwent surgery in early December, said regaining his timing has been difficult. Most guys have been playing all season, while he’s just getting going again. He said he sometimes catches himself a step behind or ahead of the play.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Casey Mittelstadt starting to look better, moves to wing

'Some of the adversity Thompson endured during his teenage years – he injured his MCL, PCL and broke his leg on one play in 2012 – was just a harbinger for what he has dealt with as a pro.' … [Read more...] about Early adversity helped Sabres star Tage Thompson develop into special talent

'“They were great today, so the information we got today was couldn’t have been any better,” Granato said following the session inside KeyBank Center. “They pushed it pretty hard today and they were taking contact even though it was no. They were in physical battles. So that is really good news.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jack Quinn practices, nearing return from injury

'Still, fresh off Friday’s strong effort, the Sabres carried over little early, and it cost them the game. They looked weak at times against the Stars, a heavy team, losing battles that led to goals.' … [Read more...] about Slow start dooms Sabres in loss to Stars: ‘Have to keep plowing ahead’

'“We just gave them a couple too many chances and they capitalized on them,” Sabres winger Kyle Okposo, who scored in the second period, said on a Zoom call. “But I thought that we were the better team for the majority.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres take Blues to wire but lose: ‘We were the better team’

'The disjointed Sabres, fresh off Sunday’s ugly 7-3 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets, looked wretched early, committing 21 giveaways during the first period. They had 15 total giveaways in their previous three games combined.' … [Read more...] about Sabres look awful early, lose to surging Canadiens: ‘We were sloppy’

'“They’re worried about strength in the area of the injury and potential vulnerability due to any of lack of strength,” Granato said. “So testing that out today, it looked like he felt and had his strength and, obviously, he wasn’t wincing, so it looked like there was no more pain or less pain in that area, the area of aggravation.”' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin’s return gives struggling Sabres boost: ‘Our top defenseman’

'Then defenseman Mark Pysyk scored on the Sabres’ second shot on goal, igniting his weary teammates. Center Tage Thompson followed at 17:14, scoring his 20th goal. That lead lasted 10 seconds.' … [Read more...] about Weary Sabres miss injured Rasmus Dahlin, implode against Blue Jackets

'“He’s so skilled with the puck that when he’s competing and winning battles like he is, he opens up a lot of ice for his linemates but also himself,” Skinner said. “Teams have to respect his shot. They have to respect his skill with the puck. When he gets that time, he’s dangerous. He can make the other team pay. I think that’s what you saw a little bit of today.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Tage Thompson scores hat trick in dominant performance against Avs

'“He has that inner drive that he just is not going to accept anything less than success in the NHL,” Granato said. “And … when he was on the taxi (squad), when he was in and out of the lineup, he was the guy that was trying to figure it out, like, what do I need to do? What do I need to learn? What do I need to execute better? How do I get to a permanent spot? How do I move up … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Henri Jokiharju thriving on top defense pair with Rasmus Dahlin

'“He survived Matt Ellis’ workouts and physical battles,” Granato joked following today’s practice at LECOM Harborcenter. “No, but he looks good. He recovered well from a couple of really difficult challenging workouts, and I think he’s in a great place.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Casey Mittelstadt set to return from injury