Olean Times Herald

'“He absorbs what’s in front of him, whether that be the opposition, his linemate, information from the coaches,” Granato said prior to the preseason finale inside KeyBank Center. “He internalizes it and he goes to work at it. He’s very advanced in that regard but he’s still young. I say all this and that is very exciting but you also do see his age in there as well. I’d say … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect JJ Peterka makes strong case to stick in NHL

'“I feel fortunate to be here in Buffalo and help push this in the right direction,” Hayden said following Friday’s practice.' … [Read more...] about John Hayden hoping ‘Swiss Army Knife’ style helps him crack Sabres’ lineup

'“We’re celebrating like we won the (Stanley) Cup or something,” he said following Friday’s practice inside KeyBank Center. “For the guys back home, it means a lot. I’m glad to be a part of something like that."' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Zemgus Girgensons thrilled to represent Latvia at Olympics

'“The guys that we have in there, they just love the game,” Sabres winger Kyle Okposo said. “Everybody just wants to play. We just had a practice out there and guys are saying, ‘No, let’s keep going, we want to keep going,’ and then everybody’s staying on the ice after. Guys just want to play hockey."' … [Read more...] about Kyle Okposo vows youthful Sabres will be enthusiastic, full of belief

'In Rochester, Quinn, 20, and Murray, 23, will likely play on the first or second line.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trim training camp roster again, send two players to Amerks

'“After a long summer, I think I want to come in and dominate right away,” Cozens said on a Zoom call following Tuesday’s 5-4 preseason shootout loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins. “I want to step up and be a guy who can help lead this team.”' … [Read more...] about After slow start to preseason, Sabres’ Dylan Cozens bounces back

'If Dell clears waivers, he could be assigned to the Rochester Americans. The Amerks, who opened training camp Tuesday, also have top goalie prospect Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, veteran Michael Houser and newcomer Mat Robson.' … [Read more...] about Sabres waive Aaron Dell, likely have goaltending set for opening night

'“I’m trying to bring speed to the game,” he said. “I don’t see myself as a half-wall power-play guy. I’m just trying to bring the speed and good defense, good penalty kill.”' … [Read more...] about Axel Jonsson-Fjallby thrilled to join Sabres, sees opportunities

'“He played games in the league last year and he, like most players, like any competitive player, was coming here to earn a spot,” Granato said. “And having that burn going into these games with that, I thought the third period was big for him last night to come back and fight.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen enjoyed ‘great’ training camp

'“I still use the word ‘potential’ with him,” Granato said inside KeyBank Center. “We can look at what he actually is right now, it’s nothing compared to what he could become and he needs to continue focusing on that. He’s done a good job of that but there’s a lot more for him.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Tage Thompson working to unleash ‘incredible potential’

'But among all the established talent the Sabres will dress, three rookies – goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen and wingers J-J Peterka and Linus Weissbach – earned a spot.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ J-J Peterka, Linus Weissbach earn chance in veteran lineup

'Jonsson-Fjallby has compiled 24 goals and 41 points in 108 career AHL outings over parts of the last three seasons. He represented Team Sweden at the 2018 World Junior Championship in Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Sabres add new player, claim Axel Jonsson-Fjallby off waivers

'“The year we had last year was awful with Philly,” said Hagg, who was acquired July 23 in exchange for defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen and two high draft picks. “So we kind of knew that something was going to happen.”' … [Read more...] about Trade to Sabres energized Robert Hagg: ‘I can’t wait to get to Buffalo’

'The Sabres have 43 players left on their camp roster. Coach Don Granato said more moves will be made early next week.' … [Read more...] about Sabres release 12 players from training camp tryouts

'“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