Olean Times Herald

'“I feel everyone was kind of joking and surprised I can pass the puck,” Ristolainen said following Wednesday’s practice inside KeyBank Center. “But you know, I used to make plays, too. It’s not that hard to make a two-foot pass.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rasmus Ristolainen impressing in front of net on power play

'“I know all along in my head that I am an NHL player,” Lazar said. “But it’s a matter of showing that but also getting the opportunity and being utilized in the right place.”' … [Read more...] about Curtis Lazar earning keep with Sabres: ‘I am an NHL player’

'After Eichel grabbed linemate Sam Reinhart’s pass in his own zone and roared through the neutral zone with Zemgus Girgensons, Golden Knights defenseman Shea Theodore tried to sweep the puck away above the left circle. Eichel zoomed by Theodore before fooling Fleury. “I kind of saw Fleury cheating a bit on the pass so I just tried to tuck in the short side,” Eichel said.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel’s ‘moment of brilliance’ helps Sabres beat Golden Knights

'“What we like about him is he is generally always giving it all,” Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said prior to Tuesday’s 4-2 win against the Vegas Golden Knights inside KeyBank Center. “I cannot think of very many moments where he’s not trying his hardest.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Zemgus Girgensons scoring goals, feeling confident on top line

'Thompson enjoyed a stellar start with the Rochester Americans this season, scoring six goals and 12 points in 16 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Tage Thompson undergoes shoulder surgery, out five to six months

'In 1,294 games over 19 seasons, Turgeon scored a whopping 515 goals and 1,327 points. He ranks 38th all-time in goals and 32nd in points. Everyone ahead of him on the points list has been inducted. The nine eligible players behind him on the points list are in.' … [Read more...] about Sabres at 50: Pierre Turgeon could be Buffalo’s next Hall of Famer

'“I felt fine,” Hutton said. “It’s just frustrating, you know what I mean? (Vancouver is) a pretty good hockey team up front. I think sometimes it’s like when they get to buzz like that in the offensive zone and move pucks around, stuff like that, it’s hard to compete. We battled, but obviously it’s just not good enough."' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall apart late to Canucks, can’t help Carter Hutton: ‘A lot of it’s on us’

'After converting one of their three chances Saturday, Sabres are just two of 23 over the last nine games. Still, they’ve scored twice in their last seven opportunities.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Sam Reinhart’s presence in circle boosting power play

'“The first 20 games wasn’t what I wanted,” Vesey said. “I think since then I’ve actually been on a pretty good pace.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jimmy Vesey looking to seize opportunity beside Jack Eichel

'“Just going to assess this practice with him now,” Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said of McCabe’s status. “It looks like he’ll be part of the mix.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jake McCabe expected to return against Canucks

'“He was flying out there and you can see he went for a little skate (Tuesday) night here with nobody around so he could warm up the blades,” Krueger said. “But he’s definitely hungry and extremely engaging. He’s everything that the information on him was as far as his off-ice presence. His confidence and his personality fits into our group really well right off the hop.' … [Read more...] about Sabres newcomer Michael Frolik arrives in Buffalo ready for new opportunity

'“I was able to see firsthand what he’s capable of and where his abilities are,” Krueger said following Tuesday’s practice inside KeyBank Center. “So the first part was the person, second part was the hockey player.”' … [Read more...] about Lawrence Pilut could have opportunity to stick with Sabres

'“We’re hoping that that all goes well and that he joins us tomorrow, but we won’t know that until some other issues are cleared up this afternoon,” Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said following today’s practice inside KeyBank Center. “Of course, the hope as coaches is that you get a good day of practice with him before the St. Louis game (Thursday).”' … [Read more...] about Michael Frolik hasn’t joined Sabres; Jake McCabe out against Blues

'Smith has compiled one goal, four points and 27 penalty minutes in 21 games with the Amerks this season. He played his first 400 pro games in the minors.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send Dalton Smith to Amerks

'The Finnish rookie, has been stellar for the Cyclones, compiling an 11-4-3-2 record with the 2.09 goals-against average, a .909 save percentage and three shutouts in 18 games.' … [Read more...] about Top Sabres goalie prospect Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen named ECHL All-Star