Olean Times Herald

'“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

'“See what you were made of,” Miller said. “That’s how I remember my first interactions with him, just kind of figuring out who is this kid? He had a lot to say. He was poking, poking, poking and waiting for your response, and he wanted to see you stand up for yourself.”' … [Read more...] about When goalie Ryan Miller joined Sabres as rookie, Rob Ray tested him

'“Had a good day,” Ruff said following Wednesday’ practice in KeyBank Center. “I mean, he’s got to go through the protocol, the testing, all that stuff. But really felt good, so encouraged.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres injury updates: Tage Thompson skates, Dylan Cozens misses practice

'Sandstrom had to travel about 1,300 miles to Buffalo to back up goalie James Reimer that night against the Columbus Blue Jackets.' … [Read more...] about Rochester goalie Felix Sandstrom races from vacation in Florida to join Sabres

'“It was a message that he wanted to send, that what happened last game is not gonna happen again,” said Tuch, who scored two goals. “Doesn’t even matter. He’s a team-first guy, he’ll do anything for the guys and everyone in here knows it. To be able to do that, I mean, that’s tough. It’s not easy. And a lot of respect.”' … [Read more...] about Dennis Gilbert fights, creates goal as Sabres beat Blue Jackets

'“It was dealt with yesterday. Everything,” Sabres winger Alex Tuch said prior to Tuesday’s 3-2 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets in KeyBank Center. “Now we’re going to move on and focus on the positives of having three wins in a row.”' … [Read more...] about After weak response to illegal hit on Tage Thompson, Sabres hold meeting: ‘Won’t happen again’

'Thompson, 27, began the week by scoring three goals and four points in last Tuesday’s 7-2 win over the Boston Bruins. He recorded an assist in Friday’s 4-3 win against the Nashville Predators before registering one goal and two points in Sunday afternoon’s 4-3 triumph over the New Jersey Devils.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Tage Thompson named NHL’s Second Star after torrid week