Olean Times Herald

'“That (was) a big factor for myself throughout the summer and trying to decide where I wanted to go and stuff,” said Lazar, who signed a one-way contract worth $700,000 on July 1. “Rochester’s right down the road, and some days I did see myself back here in Buffalo just to check things out and hang out. So it is nice."' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Curtis Lazar enjoys short trip to Buffalo

'Pilut played 33 NHL games as a rookie in 2018-19. He has scored one goal and six points in eight AHL games this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send Lawrence Pilut back to Amerks

'“We had four children born here, raised here,” he said. “This was home for a long time for us. I always say the people of Western New York, there wasn’t a player-fan relationship (better) for me. They made us feel like we were part of the family, they really did. And not only the players, but our wives, our families.' … [Read more...] about Sabres at 50: Jim Schoenfeld happy in retirement, still loves Buffalo

'Pilut, 23, is one of six Swedes on the roster. He will likely serve as a spare defenseman during the trip.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Lawrence Pilut before trip to Sweden

'If Islanders winger Derick Brassard hadn’t scored a fluky goal from behind the net 5:19 into the contest, the Sabres might’ve grabbed a point or even won before the capacity crowd of 19,070.' … [Read more...] about Sabres bounce back after dreadful effort, still lose to scorching Islanders

'“It’s business first,” said center Marcus Johansson, one of five Swedes on the Sabres. “It’s two important games for us. We have a few days before where you can kind of enjoy your family and friends, but it’s focus on what we’re there to do."' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Linus Ullmark wants to show teammates ‘two wins’ in Sweden

'Olofsson scored all six of his goals on the power play, becoming the first NHL player to register his first eight goals on the man advantage.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Victor Olofsson named NHL’s Rookie of Month for October

'“I like whatever he does,” Ristolainen said Thursday inside KeyBank Center. “I like how he communicates with us. I like the way he talks. He talks really powerfully and everyone listens. He’s kind of the leader, everyone follows him. He brought a lot of confidence to us."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rasmus Ristolainen happy with Ralph Krueger: ‘I like whatever he does’

'“I got to see the doctor to get cleared,” Vesey said inside KeyBank Center. “If not Saturday, hopefully soon.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jimmy Vesey practices, hopes to return Saturday

'“The game’s coming a little more easier to me right now, I’m feeling a little more confident, starting to make plays, just kind of get back to basics and believing in myself,” Rodrigues said following Wednesday’s practice inside KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Evan Rodrigues generating confidence after slow start

'Asking him to play Friday against the Washington Capitals and Saturday versus the New York Islanders would be a bit much.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Brandon Montour ready to play

'Borgen will likely play in Wednesday’s home game against the Providence Bruins.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send Will Borgen to Amerks

'In overtime, the Sabres couldn’t muster a shot on goal, yet they hit two posts before center Casey Mittelstadt missed convert a bouncing puck for the winner.' … [Read more...] about Despite loss to Coyotes, Sabres finish October in NHL’s top spot

'“A lot of it had to do with his attitude, really, truly begging for more every day and working extremely hard at the sessions we had out there,” Krueger said. “I think if you let your guard down 5% in those sessions for three weeks, you can’t enter like that."' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: John Gilmour seizes early chance after waiting 11 games

'“It’s funny, because you sort of think of what you could’ve done differently,” Housley said Sunday inside KeyBank Center, where the Arizona Coyotes prepared for Monday’s game against the Sabres, his first visit back. “You don’t know if you’re going to be back in the game, and I didn’t really know if I wanted to get back, because of what happened.”' … [Read more...] about Phil Housley happy for Sabres’ success, doesn’t want to dwell on past