Olean Times Herald

'“I came in 6-5, lanky, not a whole lot muscle on me,” said Murray, who played his first two NHL games late last season. “But over the years, I think I’ve been able to improve every aspect of my game – speed, skill, hockey IQ. I think a lot of that just comes with experience and confidence.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Brett Murray develops into intriguing talent

'“It’s just like something you feel during the games,” Luukkonen said of his swagger. “But I think it’s more you build up that confidence. And once you feel like you can play a certain level of game, you get that swagger and you feel like the game slows down in front of you.”' … [Read more...] about Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen developed ‘swagger’ on way up to Sabres

'“If you can play any position, maybe you have a better chance,” Quinn said following Thursday’s practice. “But I’m not really thinking about it for that sense. I don’t think (the Sabres) are, either. I’m going to try to play center, and if I’m a better center than a winger, then that’s the best-case scenario."' … [Read more...] about Sabres excited to watch prospect Jack Quinn play center: ‘Very good at it’

'Tim Hortons Field, which opened in 2014, seats nearly 24,000 for its primary tenant, the Canadian Football League’s Hamilton Tiger-Cats. The capacity can be expanded for larger events.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to play Maple Leafs in Heritage Classic outdoor game in March

'“You can feel the energy from him,” Appert said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect J-J Peterka thrilled to finally be in Buffalo: ‘He’s buzzing’

'“He was so appreciative that I would give him that number,” Dudley of Stanfield, who passed away Monday at the age of 77. “It didn’t seem that big a thing to me, but it certainly did to him. And he remembered it. Every time I saw him he’d mention it … right up until the last time I saw him.”' … [Read more...] about Fred Stanfield, member of Sabres’ first Stanley Cup finalist team, dies at 77

'The Boston Bruins and New Jersey Devils will also be participating in the round-robin tournament. The Pittsburgh Penguins have dropped out.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to host Prospects Challenge rookie tournament Sept. 17 to 19

'While Mittelstadt had a strong camp last season and performed well in limited action, he mostly skated as a fourth-line winger. But he began unlocking his potential after Granato took over March 17.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign Casey Mittelstadt, Henri Jokiharju to identical contracts

'Payne played 14 years in several minor leagues, skating for a whopping 21 teams, including four AHL clubs. The former forward played 132 games in the ECHL, amassing 546 penalty minutes.' … [Read more...] about Cincinnati’s Jason Payne becomes pro hockey’s only Black head coach

'Despite playing 63 miles from KeyBank Center, the Sabres would be considered the “home” team for the game. They also gave up a date in Buffalo and were the home team for the 2018 Winter Classic at Citi Field in Flushing, a game they lost 3-2 to the New York Rangers in overtime.' … [Read more...] about Report: Sabres could play outdoor game in Canada against Maple Leafs

'Of course, by firing Fish, Eichel likely wants to spark some action. Brisson, the co-head of the Creative Artists Agency’s hockey division in Los Angeles, has 52 other NHL clients, according to Puckpedia.com, including some of the game’s biggest stars and top young players.' … [Read more...] about Reports: Sabres captain Jack Eichel fires longtime agent, hires Pat Brisson

'“He knows everything that a coach really can’t teach you. He knows it by heart,” Leksands coach Bjorn Hellkvist told the Times Herald. “He has a perfect vision of the ice and he can execute the small plays, find those seam passes and set those guys up. And he has a wrist shot that’s amazing."' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Isak Rosen possesses array of special talents: ‘Perfect vision’

'“To my Sabres family, to spend 50 years doing any one job is more than a person can ask for, let alone one as special as mine,” Jeanneret said in a statement. “My interactions with the fans at KeyBank Center have been one of the thrills of my career, one that was sorely missing over the past year.' … [Read more...] about Sabres play-by-play man Rick Jeanneret to retire after upcoming season

'Power has said he will likely turn pro after his sophomore year. He could sign his entry-level contract with the Sabres late in the 2021-22 season.' … [Read more...] about Report: Sabres prospect Owen Power to return to Michigan for sophomore year

'After beginning his 17-year pro career with the Amerks, Paetsch, who played defense and forward, returned to Rochester in 2017 and spent his last three seasons as a player-mentor.' … [Read more...] about Sabres hire Tim Kennedy, Nathan Paetsch as development coaches