Olean Times Herald

'But if more Blue Jackets players or staff enter protocol, the game at KeyBank Center could be postponed.' … [Read more...] about Blue Jackets’ COVID-19 problems could put Monday’s Sabres game in jeopardy

'With the Sabres short-handed, Subban stopped Jeff Carter’s quick redirect from the left circle. Rodrigues, who was stationed on the goal line to Subban’s right, pounced on the rebound and appeared ready to bury an easy goal. But as Subban lunged to the right, his left arm swung behind his back and the puck hit his glove as it was about to enter the net.' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Malcolm Subban had no idea he made brilliant save

'The Sabres looked dog tired during Friday’s first period, and the Penguins outshot them a whopping 21-5.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Malcolm Subban dazzles in OT loss; Casey Fitzgerald strong in debut

'Right now, however, they have two players – winger Anders Bjork and defenseman Will Butcher – out with non-COVID illness, coach Don Granato said,' … [Read more...] about Sabres being careful with two players sidelined by non-COVID illness

'But the Sabres, fresh off Tuesday’s 4-2 win over the Winnipeg Jets, never got too high or low, instead plowing ahead with a laser focus. In knocking off the first-place Wild, the Sabres showcased their growing confidence and maturity.' … [Read more...] about Sabres showcase growing confidence, maturity, beat Wild in shootout

'“We’re gonna miss him,” Sabres coach Don Granato said on a Zoom call this afternoon. “He gives us a shot blocker, he has some grit. So there’s areas within his game and his identity that we will miss, obviously. And as a personality, we’re going to miss (him) a little bit here.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose Robert Hagg to lower-body injury; Casey Fitzgerald recalled

'“He is close,” Granato said following Wednesday’s practice. “He’s going to go through a couple days of contact and we’ll get a better picture of strength, response. It won’t be within the next five days (he returns), but it could be soon after that.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Alex Tuch practices in contact role, close to playing again

'But in ending their seven-game winless skid and earning their first victory since Nov. 26, the Sabres offered a glimpse into what could be a very bright future. They possess a lot of young talent, and right now, some of it is starting to mature.' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin performs dynamically in Sabres’ win: ‘A vision into his future’

'Dell, 32, struggled with the Sabres, compiling a 0-5-0 record with a 4.52 goals-against average and an .872 save percentage in seven games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres make goalie moves, send Aaron Dell to Amerks

'“His injury inhibited his shooting,” Sabres coach Don Granato said of Olofsson following Monday’s practice at LECOM Harborcenter. “That’s the reason why he probably was out so long and that’s his game, is shooting. Specifically on the power play it’s shooting.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Victor Olofsson struggling to score after injury

'“We have roster spots,” Granato said following today’s practice at LECOM Harborcenter. “We don’t have to make a decision based on that right now.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Malcolm Subban nears return; Casey Mittelstadt progressing well

'“But he won’t come out of a development phase, he’s 22,” Granato said. “So I say that with a smile because the ceiling … is really high, it’s not even close to it. But to see performances like tonight and the last couple nights is great. The control, the confidence, he’s in the moment, he’s reading shooters.”' … [Read more...] about Goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen making strong case to stick with Sabres

'“It’s hard for me to comment on it,” he said. “You guys asked me about it after the game, and I’m going to tell you my approach to it is you can’t play the ‘poor me’ card. You just can’t. So whatever happens in a game, you have to move on, and we moved on immediately."' … [Read more...] about NHL admits Sabres’ late goal against Rangers should’ve counted

'“It’s a wave of emotion,” Sabres coach Don Granato said. “I credit our guys to stay on it. I think (Tage Thompson) hit the post right after that. So that shows you the belief system was OK. We got some bad news but we’re let’s drop the puck, let’s go, and we believe we can do it. That was all the way to the end.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose tying goal on offside review, fall to Rangers: ‘A wave of emotion’

'“Sometimes when you’re a passer by nature, you’re always going to look pass first,” Peca said following the Amerks’ 4-3 win inside Blue Cross Arena. “But he’s scored some big goals for us, too. And I think the more confidence he gets putting the puck in the net, I think you’ll see him become a little bit more of a shooter when he needs to.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Peyton Krebs on tear with Amerks, piling up points