Olean Times Herald

'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

'If the Sabres keep performing like they did for 50 minutes Saturday, they could generate even more excitement in these parts.' … [Read more...] about Sabres use special teams, secondary scoring to beat Panthers

'“Just being aggressive,” Wilson said he was told by the Sabres. “They know, too, when you’re coming back from injuries, it’s kind of second nature to hold back (in) some areas of the ice. The last few weeks I really focused on being physical, being aggressive, getting in on the forecheck.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Scott Wilson rewarded for strong start with Amerks

'“It kind of came out from left field,” Primeau said of his nephew being joining the Sabres. “I mean, I don’t think anybody was really expecting it. So when we got the news, we were all ecstatic, super happy for him.”' … [Read more...] about Wayne Primeau on Sabres’ Dalton Smith: ‘He never gave up, he never quit’

'Frolik, who has played 831 NHL games, won’t play Saturday afternoon against the Florida Panthers at KeyBank Center. He said he started working on his visa Friday morning and was still in Calgary.' … [Read more...] about Michael Frolik looking forward to fresh start with Sabres