Olean Times Herald

'Lazar signed a one-year, one-way contract worth $700,000 on July 1. The former first-round pick recorded one assist in his first three games with the Amerks.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Curtis Lazar from Amerks

'“I’ve never seen a bench cheer so much for another line having success,” coach Ralph Krueger said after the Sabres improved to 4-0-1. “The entire bench just erupted on both of the goals. To see all that hard work, the grinding they’ve been doing the first five games is paying off (is) big.” … [Read more...] about Johan Larsson line, goalie Linus Ullmark lead Sabres past Panthers

'“I feel he’s doing that for every player,” Jokiharju said. “I think it’s a good way of doing it for a coach. I think it’s fair for everyone.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Henri Jokiharju earning keep on blue line

'“We were just like, ‘Who is this kid who can shoot the puck like this?’” Okposo said Thursday inside KeyBank Center. “You always hear that he was going to come up here and score goals, and he has.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Victor Olofsson has chance to enjoy dynamic rookie season

'“I feel honored that I was asked to come in, be a part of this group of special captains,” Hecht said. “I had a great time. I pulled into the town, got to the airport, and it still feels like home."' … [Read more...] about Former Sabre Jochen Hecht enjoying life as scout in Germany

'But right now, the Sabres’ power play is downright lethal. It can keep them in any contest and has been perhaps the biggest factor in their best start in years.' … [Read more...] about Dynamic power play helps Sabres beat Canadiens in overtime

'“He proved himself with Team Europe and he’s off to a good start here,” he said. “I’m not surprised he’s an NHL coach again, because he’s a very knowledgeable and capable guy of coaching in this league, and I’m sure he’s going to keep showing it.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ralph Krueger, Canadiens’ Claude Julien share mutual respect

'“It’s something that sort of gets better with experience,” Skinner said of stripping the puck. “It’s one of those things you try to focus on. Obviously, I’m not sort of going to overpower a lot of guys defensively, so sometimes you have to find other ways to get the puck."' … [Read more...] about Sabres sniper Jeff Skinner off to fast start on new line

'“Evan’s been outstanding,” he said. “I mean, he’s the one that said to me, ‘Somebody’s going to be in this spot all season long.’ He took it really well. He’s stayed active, he’s been working really hard and his opportunity now comes tomorrow. He’s excited to get back in the lineup."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Evan Rodrigues to make season debut Wednesday

'Okposo said: “(Girgensons and Larsson) open up a lot of space for me. They’re good with the puck, too. So I just think we’re trying to play the system and we’re reading off each other pretty well.”' … [Read more...] about Veteran Kyle Okposo thriving on Sabres’ ‘fourth line’

'But on Saturday, it rocked from the moment Jeanneret walked on the ice until the final buzzer.' … [Read more...] about Sabres honor past captains, annihilate Devils before raucous crowd

'“Those guys are like iconic to me,” Gare said. “To be named amongst them in the 50-goal club, you’re grateful.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres at 50: Danny Gare stole spotlight from Rick Martin to reach 50 goals

'“It was a decision out of the coaching room where certainly the experience and the leadership that we felt we needed (Thursday) was better served with Hutton,” Krueger said Friday inside KeyBank Center. “We thought Linus had a great camp. He’s shown a lot of good minutes and we feel confident with both.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ plan for goalies Carter Hutton, Linus Ullmark still unclear

'“We began with a fury (in the) first 10 minutes dominating,” Krueger said. “For us to get the lead was good for our confidence, and the guys never left the foot off the gas. We stayed on our toes right to the finish line."' … [Read more...] about Sabres dominate Penguins early, win Ralph Krueger’s debut as coach

'“I didn’t see it coming,” said Johansson, who signed a two-year, $9 million contract on July 9 after spending last season with the New Jersey Devils and Boston Bruins.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Marcus Johansson honored by earning letter