Olean Times Herald

'“I think if you look at the whole, it’s been a productive season,” Leone said following Wednesday’s practice in Blue Cross Arena. “I mean, he’s an 18-year-old player. I know he played in the pro league (in Finland), but it’s a completely different game.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Konsta Helenius moves to wing, learning to evolve in Rochester

'The Swede, the 16th overall pick in 2022, has been scorching for the last two and a half months.' … [Read more...] about Watch: Sabres prospect Noah Ostlund scores first hat trick for Rochester

'Instead of serving as the sixth or seventh defenseman – “If you make a mistake, you’re out of the lineup,” Amerks assistant coach Nathan Paetsch said of the role in the NHL – he can showcase the slick skill set that made him the 15th overall pick in 2017.' … [Read more...] about After trade to Sabres organization, Erik Brannstrom thriving in Rochester

'Bryson, 27, offers valuable depth and has proven over his five-year NHL career he can sit out games and return to the lineup ready to contribute.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Jacob Bryson to one-year contract extension

'“I love the organization,” Murray said following Sunday’s practice in KeyBank Center. “… The people here treat you unbelievable. It wasn’t much of a question. … When they said they wanted me back, I was happy with that.”' … [Read more...] about For Sabres’ Brett Murray, Rochester has become second home

'“Not even like bad goals or anything,” he told the Times Herald. “But you want to make the save to kind of keep the team in it, and I feel like when you get late into the season and we’ve kind of been battling through it, some of those moments, it’s really deflating almost. That’s when the games get out of control, and I feel it shows up in our game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen making game-changing saves, finding form

'Kulich left Saturday’s game after Vegas Golden Knights center Brett Howden hit him 9:25 into the second period. Following the contest, Ruff said the Czech was “doing pretty good.” He wasn’t, however, feeling as well Sunday. Meanwhile, injured forwards Josh Norris and JJ Peterka were expected to travel with the Sabres. Neither player practiced Sunday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres rookie Jiri Kulich in concussion protocol as JJ Peterka nears return

'The Sabres outplayed the Golden Knights, outshooting them 37-19. Still, they almost certainly would’ve lost if Hertl simply converted his layup.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fight their way to shootout win over Golden Knights after Jiri Kulich injured: ‘We look like a real team’

'As a Canadian joining an American team, he needed to have his visa approved. So after the Sabres acquired him in last Friday’s deadline trade that sent center Dylan Cozens to the Ottawa Senators, he couldn’t participate in team-related activities.' … [Read more...] about Following trade to Sabres, wait for visa, Jacob Bernard-Docker ready to go

'With Norris injured, the Sabres on Friday recalled rookie center Tyson Kozak, one of their top forward prospects, from the Rochester Americans. Kozak, 22, scored one goal in 11 games with the Sabres earlier this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Josh Norris misses practice with injury; Buffalo recalls prospect

'“First few days were hard,” he said. “I didn’t get a ton of sleep, just moving and stuff like that and the new faces and new people. Obviously, it’s the first time I’ve kind of gone through that during the season.”' … [Read more...] about After trade, welcome from Seth Appert, Sabres’ Josh Norris getting comfortable

'Bissonnette’s words – “Apparently, Dahlin met with Kevyn Adams and he said that, ‘If this doesn’t turn around fast, I’m (gone),’” he said – angered Dahlin, who’s in the first season of an eight-year, $88 million contract. “That bugs me, actually,” he said. “I get pissed off by that. I haven’t even mentioned the word ‘leave.’ So, yeah, that’s just how it is.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin strongly denies report he would ask for trade

'The Sabres have been waiting for him to be a difference-maker again – coach Lindy Ruff said last week they needed a save from him – and he delivered in Monday’s 3-2 win over the Edmonton Oilers, helping them end a six-game winless skid (0-5-1).' … [Read more...] about Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen helps Sabres beat Oilers, end winless skid

'“I believe in the group,” said Zucker, who played in Monday’s 3-2 win over the Edmonton Oilers at KeyBank Center. “… To me, it’s a little bit of like an unfinished business thing, too.”' … [Read more...] about Strong belief in Sabres helped Jason Zucker sign contract extension

'“Everything we should be thinking about is we need to improve, and what are those decisions?” Adams said Pegula told him. “And, Kevyn, come up with answers.”' … [Read more...] about Trades show Terry Pegula believes in Kevyn Adams’ vision for Sabres