Olean Times Herald

'“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

'Scandella has been a strong contributor throughout the Sabres’ torrid start. He was hurt in Wednesday’s 6-2 road loss to the New York Rangers.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose Marco Scandella to injury as Brandon Montour nears return

'“It’s been a blast,” Girgensons said Monday inside KeyBank Center. “It’s just been fun coming to the rink, playing hockey. I’ve seen it all. I’ve seen many coaches, many GMs.”' … [Read more...] about After six years of losing, Zemgus Girgensons enjoying Sabres’ revival

'“When you hear the players talk and use the word ‘tracking’ in front of you in a three-on-three overtime situation and everybody’s so excited and then it turns into a goal, it’s that lead up to the goal that really makes you proud of what the group is doing as a coach,” Krueger said.' … [Read more...] about OT play earns Sabres’ Casey Mittelstadt comparison to Nicklas Lidstrom

'“(I was) a little frustrated with myself more than anything,” Eichel said after scoring the overtime winner, the final of his six shots in a brilliant two-goal, four-point outing that improved the Sabres to 8-1-1. “I just felt like I had a couple opportunities to shoot the puck.”' … [Read more...] about Captain Jack Eichel looking like superstar during Sabres’ torrid start

'“In my mind, there’s zero fear from that standpoint,” Botterill said inside KeyBank Center. “He’s back skating here right now. Very excited for where Zach is. Going over the type of procedure he had, it was a serious procedure, and Zach is a powerful individual, so you want him to come back (at full strength).”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Zach Bogosian skating again, expected to play this season

'“We got all four lines that have been very stable in terms of combinations,” Vesey said. “We stayed patient and we’re finally getting rewarded."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Casey Mittelstadt, linemates starting to score after slow start

'Whatever plan the Sabres have is working.' … [Read more...] about NHL third star honor caps Sabres goalie Carter Hutton’s interesting week

'Sabres general manager Jason Botterill said last month he hopes Luukkonen can start playing games in early November. The Finn spent the early part of the season rehabbing in Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send goalie prospect Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen to Amerks

'Winger Conor Sheary returned from his upper-body injury for Thursday’s 3-0 win against the Los Angeles Kings, giving the Sabres two extra forwards.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send Curtis Lazar to Amerks

'The NHL has fined Ducks forward Nick Ritchie $4,121, the maximum amount allowed under the collective bargaining agreement, for roughing Sabres winger Vladimir Sobotka in Buffalo’s 5-2 loss Wednesday in Anaheim, the Department of Player Safety announced today.' … [Read more...] about Ducks’ Nick Ritchie fined maximum for hit on Sabres’ Vladimir Sobotka

'“Jimmy has accepted any role,” Krueger said. “I feel confident with him anywhere in the lineup. He’s a player you like to have as a coach.”' … [Read more...] about Jimmy Vesey happy with Sabres, says start has been ‘good and bad’

'Monday afternoon’s 4-0 win over the reeling Dallas Stars was probably their most complete effort of the young season.' … [Read more...] about Ralph Krueger has Sabres looking like playoff contender early in tenure

'Sobotka, a massive disappointment a year ago, has started showcasing signs of his old St. Louis Blues form, playing a tenacious two-way game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Vladimir Sobotka shaking off poor season, earning respect