Olean Times Herald

'“I don’t have too many goals in this league, so I would say (that’s) probably the nicest one,” Jokiharju said following Wednesday’s optional practice in KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about As trade deadline nears, Sabres’ Henri Jokiharju shaking off struggles

'But they’ve matured over the last few months. Perhaps it’s too late to help them this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres showcase maturity, roar back to beat Ducks: ‘You see the change’

'“It’s that a little and probably just the focus of it,” Quinn said. “Kind of been focusing on it for a few months now and that part of the game, and I think it’s coming along a little bit.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Jack Quinn winning more battles, scoring goals

'Dahlin enters Tuesday’s home contest against the Anaheim Ducks on a six-game point streak in which he has scored three goals and 12 points. It’s no coincidence the Sabres are 5-1-0 in those games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin on tear, quietly becoming one of NHL’s top offensive threats

'“I was excited today, all week, truthfully,” said Greenway, who missed 23 games after undergoing surgery to repair a mid-body injury. “Yeah, I was fired up, no other way to say it.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jordan Greenway has impact in return following surgery

'“All week in practice … we were looking to get up and down the rink a lot, play quick,” said Sabres winger Jordan Greenway, who returned from a 23-game absence. “I think that’s a big strength of our game, and we said, ‘… Just keep them on their heels all game, especially in the first 10 minutes, try to run them out of the building, and we executed it pretty well.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres score early in blowout win over Rangers; Alex Tuch leaves game injured

'“That’s a big goal of mine is to make that team,” Thompson said. “I think being there and watching it, just feeling the emotion and energy in the building just makes you want to be on that team even more."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin, Tage Thompson can use 4 Nations for extra Olympic motivation

'Luukkonen, 25, served as Team Finland’s third goalie, watching games from the press box as Jusse Saros and Kevin Lankinen handled the netminding duties.' … [Read more...] about Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen rejoins Sabres early; Tage Thompson added to Team USA at 4 Nations

'The 6-foot-4, 227-pound Samuelsson missed the Sabres’ final two games before the NHL began its break for the 4 Nations Face-Off. He expects to play when they resume their schedule Saturday afternoon against the New York Rangers.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Mattias Samuelsson set to play after breaking bone in foot

'Komarov showcased his scoring prowess throughout his career in the Quebec Maritime Junior Hockey League, compiling 28 goals and 127 points in 182 games. Last year, he scored 14 goals and 69 points, the highest among the league’s defensemen, in 60 outings with the Quebec Remparts and Drummondville Voltigeurs.' … [Read more...] about In Rochester rookie Vsevolod Komarov, Sabres might have special prospect

'But this year, Kisakov, 22, has often been a healthy scratch for weeks at a time, earning only occasional action.' … [Read more...] about ‘Window’s closing’ for Sabres prospect Aleksandr Kisakov in Rochester

'In moving Byram, 23, up with Dahlin, 24, around Christmastime, Ruff put a lot of aggressiveness on his top defense pair. One of them must stay back, and usually it’s Byram.' … [Read more...] about In D Bowen Byram and Rasmus Dahlin, Sabres have unique, high-end tandem

'Helenius spent the last two seasons playing pro hockey in Liiga, a top-tier pro circuit in his native Finland, so he’s used to competing against men. Last year, he scored 14 goals and 36 points in 51 games for Jukurit, huge numbers for a teenager. Still, the AHL, as the youngster has recently learned, is widely regarded as the world’s second-best league for good reason. It can … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Konsta Helenius ends slump with goal for Rochester

'The Buffalo Sabres on Sunday sent rookie forward Tyson Kozak and goalie Felix Sandstrom back to the Rochester Americans.' … [Read more...] about Sabres transactions: Buffalo sends two players to Rochester Amerks

'“Then second day it kind of hit me pretty hard there,” he said in KeyBank Center following the session. “Third day it was great, felt normal. I’ve been progressing each day, so feeling good today.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Tage Thompson practices, likely ready to play after suffering concussion