Olean Times Herald

'“Simple things we let slip,” said coach Don Granato, whose Sabres allowed five goals in the third period of Thursday’s 8-3 road loss to the Edmonton Oilers. “Simple details, starting with puck battles. We lost battles early. On retrieved pucks, we had body position and lost the battle. Lost some battles to the net.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres, UPL struggle early in ugly loss to Senators: ‘We let him down’

'“Playing those games, even from the first one to the next one, I’m like, ‘I can play at this level and I can make an impact on the ice,’” Johnson said. “And that was really cool to learn. I think a big thing was bringing the consistency. There are guys who play dominant every night. And that’s, obviously, a goal if you want to impact the game for helping your team win.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Ryan Johnson earning big minutes with Rochester Amerks

'Sabres coach Don Granato said Quinn, who has missed 23 games since getting his left ankle caught in the boards Jan. 27 in San Jose, is officially day to day. He participated in a full-contact practice Tuesday in his usual spot at right wing alongside center Dylan Cozens and JJ Peterka.' … [Read more...] about Sabres know Jack Quinn’s return from injury can give them boost

'“You’ll find with a lot of guys putting up those kinds of points, that that’s their gimmick, like they are an offensive guy, a skill guy,” Sabres development coach Zach Redmond, a former NHL defenseman, told the Times Herald. “That’s that. But Komarov, it’s just so much more.”' … [Read more...] about After trade, Vsevolod Komarov cements status as one of Sabres’ top prospects

'The Sabres drafted the 6-foot-3, 191-pound Wahlberg in the second round in 2023, 39th overall. He signed his entry-level NHL contract last year.' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign forward prospect Anton Wahlberg to Rochester, make other roster move

'“They just explained that I have the potential to play in the NHL, but for this I need to work like I’ve never worked before,” Neuchev told the Times Herald through an interview using Google Translate.' … [Read more...] about After slow start, Sabres prospect Viktor Neuchev thriving in Rochester

'Coach Seth Appert called Sjalin “an offensively inclined defenseman” who is smart with the puck and possesses a strong shot. Appert believes the Amerks’ system – they play zone defense and “surf” their defenders so they’re angling – fits Sjalin better than Charlotte’s man-on-man, pinching style.' … [Read more...] about After trade, Sabres prospect Calle Sjalin enjoying new opportunity in Rochester

'“We knew he was going to be a potential detriment coming back to us,” Amerks coach Seth Appert said following Tuesday’s practice in Blue Cross Arena. “But it was something that he needed to do for his country. Those are special experiences."' … [Read more...] about Despite scoring slump, Sabres prospect Jiri Kulich playing some of best hockey of career in Rochester

'Against a reeling opponent that had lost seven straight games, the Sabres picked up where they left off in Tuesday’s 7-3 shellacking of the Red Wings in Buffalo, grabbing an early lead and outplaying their Atlantic Division rival. Then the Sabres offered little pushback as the Red Wings seized control of the contest.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose to Red Wings, move back in playoff chase: ‘A little bit tense’

'Levi, who has played 20 games for the Sabres this season, is expected to start Monday in Seattle against the Kraken or Tuesday in Vancouver versus Canucks.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall goalie prospect Devon Levi from Rochester

'“I’ve been kind of having it in the back of my mind that I’m probably going to get moved,” Olofsson said following Friday’s practice in KeyBank Center. “At the deadline, I was just kind of waiting for a call but (it) never happened.”' … [Read more...] about As career in Buffalo nears end, Victor Olofsson helping Sabres again

'“I feel like as a group we say there’s nothing to lose now,” said Luukkonen, who made 21 saves to record his fifth shutout this season, the NHL’s second-highest total. “It’s not like at the start of the year if you make mistakes. Now, it’s do or die, I guess. There’s no reason to kind of back down. … We’ve been just playing fearlessly, just really, really confident.”' … [Read more...] about UPL stars as Sabres blank Islanders, move toward playoff spot

'“It was extremely tough,” Jost told the Times Herald prior to Thursday’s 4-0 win over the New York Islanders at KeyBank Center. “I mean, to be frank, I was pretty pissed off. I think rightfully so.”' … [Read more...] about After surprising demotion to Rochester, Tyson Jost playing regularly for Sabres

'Luukkonen has played an NHL-high 22 times during that dizzying stretch, yet has thrived under the intense pressure that accompanies his gig, posting Vezina-type numbers: 13 wins, a 1.99 goals-against average, a .926 save percentage and three shutouts.' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen feeding off heavy workload, earning spot among NHL’s elite

'Since Jan. 1, thanks largely to the emergence of goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, the Sabres have boasted the NHL’s third-stingiest defense.' … [Read more...] about Bowen Byram, surging Sabres destroy Red Wings, move closer to playoff spot