Olean Times Herald

'“I liked the fight all the way through to the end,” Sabres coach Don Granato said on a Zoom call. “We have to compete. That was one disappointment in our last road game (Thursday), we didn’t have a real high competitive level and we needed that first and foremost. I think there were opportunities in the game that were created and generated and it’s the way we need to play. We … [Read more...] about Sabres battle back after slow start, fall to Capitals: ‘I liked the fight’

'“We have in Finland a saying: ‘If you want to have some pizza, you have to go to a pizzeria,’ so it’s kind of the same way,” Ruotsalainen said following Sunday’s practice inside KeyBank Center. “If you want to score, you have to go to the net. I’m just following that rule, just trying to read where the puck is going to go.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Arttu Ruotsalainen developing into different type of scoring threat

'“They probably got uptight before the second goal,” he said. “It was the defensive zone. It wasn’t any doing of their part. It was doing on us. We just slid out of position and created, opened a seam, which is uncharacteristic. So you could look at it, say we must have been tight. It could be the only explanation for it. Because it was a simple coverage that we’ve done over … [Read more...] about Red Wings roar back, stun Sabres in overtime: ‘A little bit tense’

'“It was Buffalo, it was everyone around Buffalo,” he said. “They love their sports here and they love their Buffalo Sabres. I’m really excited to play for a fan base like this. I mean, I was very thankful to play in Vegas where they really embraced us, the entire city embraced us. But coming to Buffalo, it’s gonna be like none other.”' … [Read more...] about Alex Tuch thrilled to join Sabres: ‘Buffalo, it’s gonna be like none other’

'Krebs looked comfortable from the get-go, generating offense while centering several wingers, including rookies JJ Peterka and Jack Quinn. The newcomer also took some shifts as a winger and played a point on the power play.' … [Read more...] about New Sabres prospect Peyton Krebs has special opportunity with Amerks

'When the Sabres drafted Eichel, he was supposed to lead them back to glory. Instead, they remained at the bottom of the NHL.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade Jack Eichel to Golden Knights for players, picks

'“We were not going to compromise on what we felt we needed as a return,” Adams said on a Zoom call Thursday after completing the complicated deal with the Vegas Golden Knights. “This was a really important decision for us. So however long it was going to take it was going to take.”' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel trade shows Kevyn Adams refuses to compromise Sabres’ future

'“We’re not in a rush to put him in here right away and have to just jump right into the lineup,” Adams said on a Zoom call Thursday. “This is about the long-term and building this and developing this the right way. And that’s how we’re looking at it.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres excited about adding Alex Tuch, Peyton Krebs to young core

'After trading Eichel, the Sabres were about a $1.5 million above the floor, according to capfriendly.com. Adding Boychuk, of course, creates a cushion and allows the Sabres to pursue some deals without the fear of dropping below the floor.' … [Read more...] about Sabres make another trade, acquire Johnny Boychuk to help cap number

'Given their lack of star power, that style has become their bread and butter. If they get away from it, well, losses like Tuesday’s 5-3 setback to the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center will happen.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose aggression, fall to Sharks; Victor Olofsson close to returning

'Laaksonen, 22, has found a groove over the last three games, registering one goal and four points. In Saturday afternoon’s thrilling 6-5 road win against the Laval Rocket, he showcased his slick offensive skills, setting up Jack Quinn’s early power-play goal before converting JJ Peterka’s nifty feed in overtime.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Oskari Laaksonen generating offense for Amerks

'“(His) work ethic, his daily habits, they’ve always been good,” Amerks coach Seth Appert said on a Zoom call Monday. “It’s taken another notch now. He’s really embracing being a pro, he’s embracing coming to the rink and finding ways to try to get 1, 2, 5 percent better at different areas of his game on and off the ice every day."' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Jack Quinn recognized for dynamic month with Amerks

'The Sabres’ defense kept getting caught flat-footed and often looked lost around goalie Dustin Tokarski. The Sabres took three penalties in the third period. One led to Anze Kopitar’s tying goal. The other two came in the final six minutes, stymieing their chances of knotting the contest.' … [Read more...] about Sabres start fast but lose to Kings; Don Granato makes changes

'“It does seem like it’s escalating all around us,” Granato said on a Zoom call following the Sabres’ 3-2 loss at Staples Center. “It is the way we’re all living at this point. I think we’ve all adjusted to it and it looks like we’re all gonna have to keep adjusting to it."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ road opponents dealing with COVID-19: ‘It is nerve-wracking’

'The Sabres escaped the first period up 1-0 thanks to 17 saves from goalie Craig Anderson. Barely six minutes into the second period, they led 3-0. Then the Ducks roared back, erasing the deficit by early in the third period.' … [Read more...] about Overtime win against Ducks shows Sabres might be special group