Olean Times Herald

'“I feel like it took me a little time before I felt like I belong here, like I’m a full-time NHL player,” Olofsson said prior to Saturday’s 2-1 overtime loss in Toronto. “I feel like I’m starting to find myself like I usually do if you look back at my career.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres rookie Victor Olofsson quickly develops into all-around presence

'“I feel like we’re on the right track here,” Sabres center Marcus Johansson said after Leafs captain John Tavares scored 1:45 into overtime. “That’s more like the way we want to play."' … [Read more...] about Sabres showing signs of progress, close month one point out of playoff spot

'“It (stinks),” Miller of sitting out. “Nobody wants to but … you treat it like a pro and you come in and work hard every day, control what you can. That’s what I’ve tried to do.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Colin Miller trying to stay positive during tough start

'In addition ending their five-game losing streak to the Leafs, the Sabres’ often feeble offense busted loose, scoring six goals for only the second time this season. They had scored two or fewer goals in 11 of the previous 15 outings.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel’s dynamic outing helps Sabres roar back, beat Maple Leafs

'“There hasn’t been negative pressure put on him and he hasn’t shown any type of frustration,” he said. “He’s just … stuck with it. We told you in training camp, he was beginning to learn the game away from the puck at a level that I don’t think he was ever engaged with and he is so engaged with that right now. He works really hard to be a responsible two-way player."' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Casey Mittestadt scores goal, ends long slump: “It’s not easy”

'“They called me up for a reason and they thought I was ready, and that’s what it feels like,” Asplund said following Thursday’s practice inside KeyBank Center, where the Sabres begin a home-and-home set Friday afternoon against the Toronto Maple Leafs.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Rasmus Asplund quickly acclimating to NHL

'Sure, the Sabres do some things well for stretches.' … [Read more...] about Lack of finish dogs Sabres again in OT loss to Flames

'“We’re just going to accept the result as it is,” coach Ralph Krueger said inside KeyBank Center. “Again … you would always rather have the five minutes in the game because the suspension doesn’t do us any good.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Team focused on winning following hit on Rasmus Dahlin

'Cernak, 22, had never been suspended in his 78-game NHL career. The two-game ban will cost him $7,500, according to the NHL.' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin’s concussion another worry for struggling Sabres

'Cernak wasn’t penalized for the hit, which occurred just after Dahlin passed the puck. Dahlin left the game and did not return.' … [Read more...] about Elbow to head gives Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin concussion

'Right now, the Sabres have four injured forwards. They dressed 11 forwards and seven defensemen Sunday. Curtis Lazar, a healthy scratch against the Panthers, was their only extra “spare” forward.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Jean-Sebastien Dea from Amerks

'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