Olean Times Herald

'Right-shot defenseman are coveted by NHL teams. The Sabres now possess five of them, a high number they must trim to create more balance on their defense pairs.' … [Read more...] about Colin Miller’s acquisition could be start of busy summer for Sabres

'Hickey couldn’t crack the Amerks’ loaded blue line, which went 10 deep at times. In only 38 AHL games last season, he compiled one goal and nine points. He sat out all three playoff contests.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Brandon Hickey learned from tough rookie season with Amerks

'“I had a great year in Finland and I think I built off the confidence really well,” Laaksonen said.' … [Read more...] about Oskari Laaksonen quietly one of Sabres’ best prospects

'“I felt more comfortable staying where I was in Rochester all the time and they felt that was the best situation for me as well,” Taylor said Wednesday following the first session of development camp inside Harborcenter. “Ralph is a candidate way above me."' … [Read more...] about Chris Taylor happy with Amerks, likes Sabres’ hire of Ralph Krueger

'The Arizona Coyotes have hired Housley, 55, as an assistant coach on Rick Tocchet’s staff, the Western Conference club announced today. Housley, who signed a multi-year contract, will run the Coyotes’ blue line.' … [Read more...] about Coyotes hire former Sabres coach Phil Housley as assistant

'They have 14 back-to-back games, two fewer than last season.' … [Read more...] about 2019-20 Sabres schedule features early trip to Sweden, long winter break

'Injuries limited Malone to only 38 appearances during a frustrating campaign. The Harvard product never seemed to find a groove, scoring four goals and 13 points and occasionally sitting out games while healthy.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Sean Malone signs AHL contract with Amerks

'“We were shocked when we heard ‘Sioux Falls,’ and all of sudden it kind of set in, just seeing him walk down the stage,” Craig Johnson said. “Just to tell him how proud I was of him and how much we love him, it was really a special moment.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Ryan Johnson learned game from NHL father

'“Hopefully by stepping up and signing Jeff Skinner, it shows we’re going to reward players who want to be a part of things here in Buffalo. So I think that mix is hopefully attractive to other players out there."' … [Read more...] about Jason Botterill believes Sabres’ young talent terrific selling point

'Huglen, a forward the Sabres moved up to grab in the fourth round, 102nd overall, is far from a sure thing.' … [Read more...] about Sabres believe they selected talented prospects at NHL Draft

'“It always felt like a far-fetched dream and not really achievable, but I believed it and I believed in myself that I can make this happen one day,” an excited Cozens, 18, said shortly after the Sabres selected him seventh overall Friday at the NHL Draft. “Now that it’s finally here it’s a crazy feeling.”' … [Read more...] about Dylan Cozens completes ‘far-fetched dream’ with selection by Sabres

'“We understand there’s going to be inquiries about him,” Botterill said Friday morning, hours before the NHL Draft inside Rogers Arena. “We’re open as an organization to continuing to try to find ways to improve our team. But we realize and we’re very glad to have Risto here as part of our organization.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres GM Jason Botterill knows teams will ask about Rasmus Ristolainen

'At this point, after six losing seasons, a change of scenery might benefit Ristolainen. The Sabres have finished dead last three times in his career. Ralph Krueger is already his fifth coach.' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Ristolainen might be Sabres’ biggest trade chip

'“Just with that (North American) group … the next even 10 or 12 players (after the first two), there’s very, very solid prospects there,” NHL Central Scouting’s Dave Gregory said. “It’s going to be real interesting to see what happens."' … [Read more...] about Sabres will have strong options early at NHL Draft

'Unlike the trade of Evander Kane to San Jose a year earlier, which was seen as addition by subtraction due to several off-ice incidents, dealing O’Reilly was a calculated risk.' … [Read more...] about O’Reilly’s success has Sabres fans losing patience