Olean Times Herald

'“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

'“I feel the maturity and the ability to lead from the position,” Krueger said of Eichel, “and our room’s filled with people that will be leading and helping us lead.”' … [Read more...] about Marcus Johansson, Jake McCabe named Sabres’ alternate captains

'“You realize that he’s such an interesting guy, (has) an interesting background and a lot of unique experiences that you don’t hear a lot about in the hockey world,” Okposo said. “So it helped out a lot.”' … [Read more...] about Communication skills help Ralph Krueger win over Sabres early

'Olofsson’s lethal shot has helped him morph from an unknown seventh-round pick into a first-line NHL winger.' … [Read more...] about Maturity, commitment to defense helps Sabres’ Victor Olofsson earn roster spot

'Amerks assistant Gord Dineen, 57, has been given Taylor’s coaching duties. Sabres development coach Adam Mair will also assist Rochester early in the season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres expect Chris Taylor to fit in well as interim assistant coach