Olean Times Herald

'The Sabres drafted the 6-foot-1, 181-pound Laaksonen in the third round in 2017, 89th overall.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Oskari Laaksonen to entry-level contract

'On June 1, the Pominvilles moved back to Montreal. Anyone entering Canada must stay quarantined for 14 days, so Monday was the first day they could get out of the house.' … [Read more...] about Former Sabres captain Jason Pominville says goodbye to Buffalo

'Then Pilut’s camp went silent for a couple of days, an ominous sign. When the agent was finally tracked down, he said Pilut had inked a contract in the KHL. The Sabres were stunned, according to the source.' … [Read more...] about Why did Lawrence Pilut bolt from Sabres to Russian team?

'But the scoring prowess the 5-foot-11, 180-pound Pilut showcased in the AHL – 10 goals and 49 points in 67 games – did not translate to the NHL. The Swede compiled only one goal and six points in 46 contests with the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Lawrence Pilut officially leaves Sabres, contract with KHL team announced

'“I’m working on my shot almost every day,” the Buffalo Sabres defenseman said on a Zoom call May 27. “That’s my main thing right now, my shot.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin using offseason to develop into elite talent

'The HDA also includes Akim Aliu, Trevor Daley, Matt Dumba, Joel Ward and former Sabres Evander Kane and Chris Stewart.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Wayne Simmonds member of new Hockey Diversity Alliance

'After being relied upon as a scorer his entire career, Okposo, 32, morphed into a strong checking presence in 2019-20, compiling nine goals and 19 points in 59 games. The American spent most of his 13th NHL season playing right wing beside center Johan Larsson and Zemgus Girgensons on arguably the Sabres’ most reliable line.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Kyle Okposo undergoes surgery on right knee

'“The videos I’ve seen online are gut-wrenching,” wrote Vesey, who made an undisclosed monetary donation to the NAACP Boston Branch. “Whether it’s seeing extreme injustices by law enforcement against people of color or seeing fellow Americans beat each other senseless in the street, it’s clear this country has a significant problem.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jimmy Vesey vows to be ‘part of the solution’ on race, inequality

'When Krueger moved Olofsson back to the top left-wing position, the Swede’s quick transformation stunned Reinhart. Olofsson, for example, started playing more aggressively. In a matter of days, he had made the adjustments necessary to entrench himself on the Sabres’ No. 1 line.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Victor Olofsson possesses talents to develop into elite NHL scorer

'Buffalo Bills and Sabres owners Terry and Kim Pegula on Monday night joined the growing number of pro sports owners to issue a statement condemning the killing of George Floyd and calling for the end of racial inequality.' … [Read more...] about Pegulas issue statement calling for end of racial inequality

'“Our core has a youth that they’re willing to reach for higher standards. … I like the anger. I have no problem with people outing frustration on the past. But then let’s move that conversation forward real quick and let’s figure out what we’re going to do about it.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ralph Krueger says it’s ‘healthy’ for Jack Eichel to vent about losing

'“Listen, I’m fed up with the losing and I’m fed up and I’m frustrated,” Eichel said on a Zoom call Thursday, three days after the Sabres’ season officially ended. “It’s definitely not an easy pill to swallow right now. It’s been a tough couple of months (since the Sabres played their last game). It’s been a tough five years with where things have went. I’m a competitor. I want … [Read more...] about Sabres captain Jack Eichel frustrated by losing: ‘I’m fed up’

'“If changes will happen, I know I’m one of the first ones probably who is going to get traded,” the defenseman said on a Zoom call Thursday, three days after the Sabres’ season officially ended. “It’s part of the business and I’m ready, whatever happens. I have really enjoyed my time in Buffalo. It’s home for me.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Rasmus Ristolainen knows he could be traded

'“I understand the weight of the team that’s on the city, and I get it, because I now live here full time,” Okposo said on a Zoom call Wednesday. “I talked to a lot of people, I’ve become friends with a lot of different people, and I know people are (ticked). I know people are mad and they want to win. We want to win, too.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Kyle Okposo understands frustrations: ‘I know people are mad’

'The Swede will become a restricted free agent when the two-year, entry-level NHL contract he signed with the Sabres expires June 30.' … [Read more...] about Report: Lawrence Pilut leaving Sabres, joining Russian team