Olean Times Herald

'What if they didn’t implode following their scorching start, losing six straight games and nine out of 10. What if they didn’t drop six consecutive late-season contests before winning what would be their final game March 9?' … [Read more...] about Another win could’ve earned Sabres path to playoffs in bizarre season

'“Clint’s relationship to people in uniform, and especially the wounded, disabled veterans, makes him understand, and he’s been through that with his PTSD,” Ryan said. “And so you’re coming from speaking the same language. There’s an understanding and appreciation of what and where you have been, and that makes the conversation that much more enriching and fulfilling.”' … [Read more...] about Former Sabres goalie Clint Malarchuk passionate about helping veterans

'Still, in the case of defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen, the Sabres deserve credit for helping him develop a smarter, sturdier style as new coach Ralph Krueger installed more structure this season. They succeeded in settling the Finn down, lightening his load and unlocking more of his potential.' … [Read more...] about Sabres succeeded in helping Rasmus Ristolainen transform game this season

'Pominville, 37, has joined Pionniers de Lanaudière in his hometown of Repentigny, Quebec, as an associate coach at the peewee and midget espoir levels. He will also serve as an adviser and specialist with the hockey organization’s skills academy.' … [Read more...] about Former Sabres captain Jason Pominville lands new job in hometown

'“He is raw, and then he got rushed,” said TSN analyst Craig Button, who spent three years as the Calgary Flames’ general manager in the early 2000s. “I mean, there’s no way he should’ve left the University of Minnesota. … The Buffalo Sabres, if he wanted to leave there, just should’ve said, ‘No way, go back there.’ (He scored) 11 goals. An 11-goal scorer in college hockey, … [Read more...] about Sabres should’ve sent Casey Mittelstadt to Amerks earlier: ‘He got rushed’

'Five more “Sabres Classics” – this time an array of regular-season and exhibition games from the franchise’s 50-year history – will be rebroadcast on MSG next week.' … [Read more...] about Five ‘Sabres Classics,’ including win after Flight 3407 crash, to air

'Five more “Sabres Classics” – this time games featuring Buffalo’s fiercest rivals, including the wild “May Day” playoff win over the Boston Bruins – will be rebroadcast on MSG next week.' … [Read more...] about Five ‘Sabres Classics’ against rivals, including ‘May Day’ game, to air

'Before falling to the Dallas Stars in the final, the Dominik Hasek-led Sabres roared through the Eastern Conference, needing only 15 games to reach the final.' … [Read more...] about 10 ‘Sabres Classics’ from 1999 playoffs to air over next two weeks

'Portillo, 19, is set to play college hockey at Michigan next season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie prospect Erik Portillo named USHL All-Star

'Sabres winger Sam Reinhart won the trophy following his 2013-14 season with the Kootenay Ice.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Dylan Cozens named Eastern Conference Player of the Year

'By then it was clear Grigorenko’s days in the organization were numbered. Having been drafted by his predecessor, Darcy Regier, general manager Tim Murray had no attachment to him.' … [Read more...] about Former Sabres prospect Mikhail Grigorenko signs with Blue Jackets

'The contests will start at 8 p.m. and be uploaded to the Sabres’ YouTube channel the following day at noon. MSG will also play the games multiple times each night, the next day and over the weekend.' … [Read more...] about Five ‘Sabres Classics’ from 2006 series against Hurricanes to air next week

'The affable Bandura was the Sabres’ primary contact for all media members.' … [Read more...] about Sabres let go media relations head Chris Bandura, two other VPs

'The Sabres, the NHL’s biggest surprise coming out of the lockout, stunned the Senators in that Eastern Conference semifinal, downing their fierce rival in just five games.' … [Read more...] about Four ‘Sabres Classics’ from 2006 series against Senators to air next week

'Following a shaky ending to the regular season, the upstart Sabres quickly sent a strong message to the NHL they would be Stanley Cup contenders by disposing of the Flyers in six games.' … [Read more...] about Four ‘Sabres Classics’ from 2006 series against Flyers to air next week on MSG