Olean Times Herald

'The Lightning drafted the 6-foot-2, 206-pound Spencer in the second round in 2015, 44th overall. He has split his three pro seasons between the AHL Syracuse Crunch and ECHL, compiling five goals and 25 points in 106 total games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade Devante Stephens to Lightning for Matthew Spencer

'Defenseman Zach Bogosian’s return from a hip injury made Gilmour expendable.' … [Read more...] about John Gilmour clears waivers, assigned by Sabres to Amerks

'The Amerks have started the season 11-3-1-2 under interim coach Gord Dineen, one of Taylor’s assistants.' … [Read more...] about Interim Sabres assistant Chris Taylor to resume role as Amerks coach

'If Gilmour clears – given his torrid production in the AHL, someone might claim him – the Sabres would likely assign him to the Rochester Americans. Gilmour scored 20 goals and 54 points in 70 games with the Hartford Wolf Pack last season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres waive John Gilmour; Zach Bogosian likely set to return

'Of course, no one thought that chance would materialize after scoring zero goals in his first 18 outings. But right now, Vesey is the reeling Sabres’ No. 1 left winger.' … [Read more...] about Reeling Sabres’ reshuffling lands Jimmy Vesey spot on top line

'“Listen, we’re not talking about last year,” captain Jack Eichel said following the Sabres’ ugly 4-1 loss to the Minnesota Wild before an announced crowd of 15,522 on Tuesday inside KeyBank Center. “This is a new year. I’ll just leave it at that.”' … [Read more...] about Trade could be coming for hapless Sabres following ugly loss to Wild

'With centers Marcus Johansson and Johan Larsson day-to-day with upper-body injuries, Gilmour’s run up front will likely last one game. The Sabres play the Boston Bruins on Thursday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: John Gilmour moves up to forward as injury replacement

'They stayed remarkably healthy over the first month of the season, utilizing the same lineup most games. But the injuries have come fast in the last two weeks, leaving a team that has lost eight of its last nine games looking for replacements.' … [Read more...] about Injury-plagued Sabres must make decisions to replenish lineup

'It had been a while since the Sabres won (Oct. 25) or Eichel enjoyed a notable outing (two goals and four points Oct. 22).' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel’s four-goal night lifts Sabres past Senators, ends losing skid

'“One of the reasons I think we brought him here is to keep it lose in the room,” Ottawa coach D.J. Smith said. “He’s a guy that’s always joking around. He takes his game serious, but he likes to have fun.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Tyler Ennis enjoying time with Senators

'“Jimmy coming in here didn’t have a lot of expectations about his role, which is really positive,” Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jimmy Vesey happy with ‘reliable’ game despite lack of offense

'“I wouldn’t say I was disappointed,” he said of going back to the AHL for his second season. “Of course, I wanted to make the team. But it’s another opportunity for me to get better and improve on my game in Rochester.' … [Read more...] about Sabres summon Rasmus Asplund; Johan Larsson ‘possibility’ for Saturday

'Still, the Sabres’ torrid start is fast becoming a distant memory. The same team that finished its October schedule ranked first overall has dropped to 10th in the Eastern Conference.' … [Read more...] about Sabres roar back against Hurricanes, lose game and cool

'Right now, the Sabres have eight healthy defensemen. Two must be scratched.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Marco Scandella’s return makes Colin Miller healthy scratch

'“It’s really been a learning experience,” Bogosian said. “I found out a lot about myself. It’s something … it’s kind of tough to put into words how it feels to go through something like that unless you’ve been through it."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Zach Bogosian emotional after return to practice