Olean Times Herald

'“Not playing as much as I used to, trying to manage,” Levi said following Tuesday’s practice in Blue Cross Arena. “There were a lot of lessons to be taken out of that. It was a good experience. I felt like there were times of adversity that gave me lessons that I needed to learn, helped me mentally, helped me mature a little bit. …' … [Read more...] about Devon Levi matured as Sabres’ backup goalie, excited to play for Rochester: ‘Happy to be here’

'“I think I need to be more consistent with that. Even though maybe I’m on the score sheet, I think to win even more puck battles and get to the hard areas.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Isak Rosen generated offense for Rochester, tried to evolve before recall to Buffalo

'Levi, 22, must play regularly. Starting once over a three-week stretch, as he did after allowing six goals in a loss Oct. 17, doesn’t help him. Having recently added veteran James Reimer from waivers, the Sabres have an established backup option behind Luukkonen, who has recovered from his lower-body injury.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send Devon Levi to Rochester; Buffalo recalls prospect with Jordan Greenway injured

'In Saturday’s 5-2 road loss to the Philadelphia Flyers, the slick defenseman scored Buffalo’s first goal, a power-play tally that extended his goal streak to four games and his point streak to six contests.' … [Read more...] about Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin scoring goals, piling up points during streaks

'Winger Jordan Greenway left Friday’s practice early with an undisclosed injury. Ruff said he could miss Saturday’s contest against the Philadelphia Flyers, the start of a four-game road trip. “He’s got like a nagging ailment that he’s been playing through,” Ruff said. “Today it bothered him enough he had to leave the ice.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ UPL, Tage Thompson won’t play versus Flyers; Jordan Greenway injured

'In reaching .500 (8-8-1) and winning on a night they struggled at times, the Sabres, who lost 7-5 to Montreal on Monday afternoon, showcased more of their growing maturity.' … [Read more...] about Mature effort helps Sabres rally to beat Blues in OT: ‘Learning the game’

'The Sabres, who played without top center Tage Thompson (lower body) in their 4-3 overtime win against the Blues, sorely needed another goalie. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is nursing a minor injury and missed Thursday’s game. Rochester Americans goalie Felix Sandstrom, the only netminder outside of Buffalo with an NHL contract, is injured.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ James Reimer geared up to be back; Tage Thompson, UPL out injured

'The Sabres can at least breathe easy because Thompson, who departed Monday’s game with a lower-body injury after extending his goal streak to four contests, likely won’t be sidelined long.' … [Read more...] about Injured Sabres Tage Thompson and UPL could face Blues; Mattias Samuelsson out long-term

'Anaheim goalie John Gibson’s recent return from an appendectomy made Reimer, 36, expendable. Reimer played two games for the Ducks, compiling a 0-2-0 mark with a 4.50 goals-against average and an .864 save percentage.' … [Read more...] about Sabres boost goalie depth by claiming James Reimer on waivers

'Kulich’s lethal shot makes him one of hockey’s most intriguing goal-scoring prospects. But his transformation into more than a one-dimensional threat helped him earn a roster spot with the Sabres out of training camp and an eight-game look.' … [Read more...] about After strong stint with Sabres, prospect Jiri Kulich scoring goals in Rochester

'In an utterly embarrassing display, they blew two leads, including one in the third-period, and fell to a team that had been on an awful 0-5-1 run.' … [Read more...] about ‘Humbled’ Sabres lose ugly contest to Canadiens, Tage Thompson to injury

'Winnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck (three wins, 0.93 goals-against average, a .989 save percentage and two shutouts) and Colorado Avalanche superstar Nathan MacKinnon (one goal and nine points) were named the first and second stars, respectively.' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen earns NHL Third Star honors

'He has played just once, on Nov. 1, in the last 23 days after allowing six goals Oct. 17 in a road loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets.' … [Read more...] about As UPL tightens grip on No. 1 job, what do the Sabres do with Devon Levi?

'“I’ve used the phrase, ‘You’ve got to be comfortable being uncomfortable,’” coach Lindy Ruff said following the Sabres’ third consecutive victory. “The game got uncomfortable, and you have to trust how you’re playing.”' … [Read more...] about Maturing Sabres extend winning streak by beating Flames in shootout

'While Samuelsson, 24, doesn’t like sitting out, he understands why Ruff, who also scratched defenseman Henri Jokiharju, shook up his blue line.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Mattias Samuelsson must ‘raise the standard’ after healthy scratch