Olean Times Herald

'So far this offseason, seven players who spent time in Buffalo last season have quickly landed new NHL contracts.' … [Read more...] about Former Sabres have quickly landed new contracts this offseason

'“He’s, obviously, different in the standpoint he’s more hard-nosed,” Sabres coach Don Granato said Saturday. “We can use him in penalty-kill situations. He’s probably more physical than the rest of the group, and I think he’ll push guys in that group to be more physical. And I think our young guys will actually learn to pick up some of his traits."' … [Read more...] about Ilya Lyubushkin gives Sabres’ young defense corps gritty veteran

'The deal is worth $750,000 in the NHL and $225,000 in the AHL, according to capfriendly.com.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign Brett Murray to one-year contract

'“There’s been a lot of times where it was tough, when it was tough to continue doing it, but hockey’s something I truly love doing and I love the game of hockey,” Comrie said. “I love playing, I love practicing. I love being there with the guys, I love skating and love working out. It’s what I like to do. … That’s just what kept me going, kept me driving."' … [Read more...] about Sabres present special opportunity for goalie Eric Comrie: ‘I’m so thankful’

'So on Thursday, Cozens, who’s entering his third NHL season, drove in from out of town and watched the on-ice sessions with the team’s brass and interacted with the prospects.' … [Read more...] about Dylan Cozens illustrates leadership by visiting Sabres’ prospects

'While the Sabres won’t say it, Peterka and Quinn, both of whom played their first two NHL games last season, have likely secured spots with the big club for the upcoming campaign.' … [Read more...] about Talented Sabres prospects JJ Peterka, Jack Quinn ready for duty in Buffalo

'The deals each have a $950,000 average annual value, according to capfriendly.com.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Matthew Savoie, Noah Ostlund and Jiri Kulich to contracts

'Pilut, a left-handed shot, offers the Sabres more depth. They signed three defensemen on Wednesday – Kale Clague, Jeremy Davies, Chase Priskie – likely ticketed for the AHL.' … [Read more...] about After two years away, Lawrence Pilut back with Sabres organization

'“At the end of the day, he’s very familiar with (the Sabres), they’re very, very familiar with him,” Brad Berry, Costantini’s coach at North Dakota, told the Times Herald on Thursday. “And I think that’s obviously a reason they drafted him. They know what they’re getting, and I think it’s very similar to the fact that’s why he’s in our program.' … [Read more...] about Matteo Costantini emerging as one of Sabres’ strongest forward prospects

'If Olofsson hadn’t suffered a wrist injury in early November, he might’ve joined Tage Thompson and Jeff Skinner, his linemates late in the season, in the Sabres’ 30-goal club.' … [Read more...] about Sabres agree to terms with Victor Olofsson on two-year contract

'Comrie has registered a 13-10-1 mark with a 3.06 goals-against average and a .905 save percentage in 28 career NHL outings. He has also played for the Detroit Red Wings and New Jersey Devils.' … [Read more...] about NHL Free Agent Tracker: Sabres sign goalie Eric Comrie, Ilya Lyubushkin

'“Eric quickly rose to the top of the list for us that this is the guy we want, and we went aggressively at him,” Adams said Wednesday after the Sabres signed Comrie to a two-year, $1.8 million contract, addressing their most glaring need.' … [Read more...] about Sabres excited to sign ex-Jets goalie Eric Comrie: ‘He was our guy’

'Johnson, who turns 21 on July 24, said if he goes back to college, he could eventually sign with the Sabres. “I love the organization,” Johnson said Wednesday following the first session of camp inside LECOM Harborcenter. “It doesn’t close the door.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospects Ryan Johnson, Erik Portillo could have futures in Buffalo

'Both players could’ve become unrestricted free agents Wednesday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign Vinnie Hinostroza, bring back Malcolm Subban

'And they have Erik Portillo, who’s returning to Michigan for his junior season. There’s a belief the Sabres will trade Portillo’s rights – the Swede was drafted by the team’s old regime – or he could bolt next year as a free agent.' … [Read more...] about Through free agency or trade, Sabres must find another goalie