Olean Times Herald

'“He’s always a guy you could go to and tell you how it is, whether it’s good or bad,” Hinostroza said prior to Friday’s preseason game against the Pittsburgh Penguins. “And I think as a player you want to know that if you’re not getting the ice time you want, you want to be able to know what you’re doing wrong or what you need to be doing better to get that ice time. And … [Read more...] about Don Granato’s honesty helped Vinnie Hinstroza choose Sabres

'During Pysyk’s first stint here, he and Girgensons were considered key pieces of the Sabres’ future as they began rebuilding. These days, as the Sabres begin another rebuild, they’re two of the team’s elder statesmen.' … [Read more...] about Mark Pysyk enjoying return to Sabres: ‘Going to be a fun team to watch’

'Malone, a dependable two-way presence, provides much-needed depth at center. If he doesn’t make the Sabres out of training camp, he could solidify himself as a top recall option from the Rochester Americans.' … [Read more...] about West Seneca’s Sean Malone excited for second stint in Sabres organization

'“We had other experienced players – (Anders Bjork), Vinnie Hinostroza and (Zemgus) Girgensons – using that game as a gauge,” said Granato, whose Sabres play a road game Thursday against the Detroit Red Wings. “I could see those guys aren’t close to where they can be in another three days, a week or a month. Yet, Will was making plays as if he was already in midseason form.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Will Butcher has special chance to reignite sputtering career

'“It was way easier to play,” Jokiharju said Wednesday inside KeyBank Center. “You play the hockey, just go out there. You weren’t just passive or falling back. I felt like that was huge for my game. Just skating forward, getting good gaps out there. The game flow was so much different. You get pucks more. You just felt way better.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Henri Jokiharju ready to seize fresh opportunities

'“We just played with heart in the third,” Peterka said on a Zoom call from Nationwide Arena. “Everyone was working for everyone and everyone was supporting, everyone wanted us to get the puck deep, to get the pucks on the net and everyone was also cheering for each other. That was an awesome feeling.”' … [Read more...] about J-J Peterka, Jack Quinn showcase skills in Sabres’ come-from-behind win

'“I hit every rung on the ladder,” Dell said following Monday’s sessions of training camp inside KeyBank Center. “I just kind of stuck with it and I was prepared for the chances that I got and I got rewarded with the next step.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Aaron Dell excited for fresh chance, happy to change number

'Why did Olofsson pick new digits? When he broke into the NHL, No. 71, one of his favorite numbers, was worn by Evan Rodrigues, a forward the Sabres traded in 2020.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Why did Victor Olofsson change his number again?

'“Just to get the chance to get in, seven games you never know what can happen,” Mittelstadt said Friday inside KeyBank Center. “So, yeah, there’s definitely things that we look toward. Obviously, that’s a goal of ours.”' … [Read more...] about Confident Casey Mittelstadt sets big goals for himself, Sabres

'“We kind of have a brand new everything,” Dahlin said Friday. “We can build something new here, (a) new culture. We can change a couple (things). But the main thing is we can, for sure, change the culture here. That’s what I’m most excited for.”' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin believes in Sabres’ new core: ‘We can … change the culture’

'The collective bargaining agreement states players must follow the recommendation of team doctors. The Sabres are in control.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel’s problems could hang over Sabres for long time

'“I walk around and I think I’m going to run into Risto or Sam,” Girgensons said Thursday following the first session of training camp inside KeyBank Center. “So it’s tough. They’re our friends. But it’s business. Guys move on. We have a great group here.”' … [Read more...] about Zemgus Girgensons excited to be back, believes Sabres’ rebuild can work

'Dahlin was the Sabres’ last restricted free agent. His $6 million average annual value is the highest among their defensemen. The contract pushed the Sabres over the NHL’s salary floor, according to capfriendly.com.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin has contract, chance to thrive under Don Granato

'The rebuilding team has a four-man goalie competition, some intriguing young talent and openings at forward and defense.' … [Read more...] about In addition to Jack Eichel, Sabres have plenty of intriguing storylines

'After a day of physicals and testing – unlike past years, there’s no media availability Wednesday – the Sabres will hold their first on-ice sessions Thursday at LECOM Harborcenter. General manager Kevyn Adams and coach Don Granato are scheduled to talk to media Thursday morning.' … [Read more...] about Captain Jack Eichel back with Sabres for training camp after long offseason