Olean Times Herald

'Skinner has suffered a stunning decline, scoring just 11 goals in 46 outings and compiling a wretched minus-18 rating while skating on the second or third line. He scored his 11th goal last year on Nov. 8, his 16th appearance.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jeff Skinner battling marathon slump, still playing down lineup

'“That’s a highlight of the game, certainly, is the way he then stopped the penalty shot,” Krueger said. “There was some energy on the bench and he really played strong the rest of the way, so what a recovery from a difficult start where we were all part of it."' … [Read more...] about Sabres stick with Jonas Johansson, nearly roar back against Ducks

'“This is a special place for him,” he said. “We talked about that before the game. This is an important game for us as a team always first. But I’m a big believer … if you’ve spent 11 or 12 years in an organization, that is something that’s put on the team."' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Ryan Miller’s win in Buffalo special to goalie, Ducks

'“It was unfortunate, no one around me, just kind of got stuck with my left skate and fell,” Olofsson said after returning to practice Saturday. “It happens. I’ve been trying to stay positive. I’ve been working very hard to come back here.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres rookie Victor Olofsson practices, nearing return from lower-body injury

'Asplund, 22, has scored one goal and two points in 29 games with the Sabres this season. Meanwhile, Pilut, 24, has compiled zero points in 10 NHL outings.' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign Rasmus Asplund, Lawrence Pilut to Amerks

'The announced crowd of 16,607 inside KeyBank Bank booed the Sabres at every opportunity. How many fans will keep showing up over the next two months?' … [Read more...] about Sabres suffer awful shootout loss to hapless Red Wings

'The rookie did not make any spectacular stops, but he looked comfortable throughout the night, making 18 saves before Larkin and winger Andreas Athanasiou scored in the shootout.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Jonas Johansson looks solid in first NHL start

'“It’s definitely frustrating not only that I’m not having personal success, I think the team is in a bit of a lull right now,” Sheary said following Wednesday’s practice. “You want to do what you can to get the team out of it, but you can only do your own part. I think as individuals throughout our lineup, I think if we get back to that, we’ll be a more consistent team.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Conor Sheary focused on present, not thinking about trade

'Krueger said the Sabres are being cautious to make sure Dahlin feels 100% when he returns. Officially, Dahlin is day-to-day.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin questionable for game against Red Wings

'Tuesday’s feeble effort might’ve been the Sabres’ worst under coach Ralph Krueger.' … [Read more...] about Sabres implode in ugly second period, fall to Avalanche: ‘Today was (crap)’

'“I’ve learned a lot from the older guys that play just the defensive game,” Montour said. “I think that’s more … of a strength (in) my game than I’ll be scoring a goal or whatnot.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Brandon Montour gaining trust, earning big minutes

'“Jimmy, this time around, is really relaxed and just playing his game and seems to be settling into that kind of a role where he might’ve catered a little bit too much to Sam and Jack and gave up his own game,” Krueger said following Monday’s practice. “I just think what we saw was something he can build on and we can build on here until we get Olofsson back."' … [Read more...] about Jimmy Vesey focused on Sabres, not thinking about trade deadline

'“Montour, we gave it a good shot today, and he’s just being assessed right now,” Krueger said inside KeyBank Center. “But these are all minimal management of body situations. Everybody has the possibility of being available tomorrow, but we won’t know until the morning.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin, Johan Larsson miss practice

'“The brilliance of Jack getting us the win in overtime, it’s a good psychological boost for us,” Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said. “But for us, it’s more about the habits. We love the habits today through the game on both sides of the puck.”' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel’s dynamic play clinches overtime win for Sabres

'The Blue Jackets have an 11-2-3 record with him in the lineup.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Nathan Gerbe enjoying regular duty with Blue Jackets