Olean Times Herald

'Girgensons showcased some scoring prowess early in his career – he registered 15 goals in 2014-15, the same season he was voted into the NHL All-Star Game – before settling into a checking role as a third- or fourth-liner and a penalty-killer.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign Zemgus Girgensons to one-year contract

'Filing, of course, doesn’t mean a player will go to arbitration. Negotiations can continue. Most contracts are settled before it reaches an arbiter.' … [Read more...] about Four Sabres file for salary arbitration

'That means Cozens, the seventh overall pick last month, could miss rookie camp or training camp in September.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Dylan Cozens undergoes thumb surgery, could miss training camp

'The 5-foot-10, 184-pound Smith has compiled 45 goals and 102 points in 119 career AHL contests.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign Amerks star C.J. Smith to two-year contract

'“This past season in a lot of ways got me back to really enjoying hockey again and having fun,” Hammond told the Times Herald by phone Tuesday. “Even with it not being at the NHL level, I think that was important for me.”' … [Read more...] about Season spent in minors special for Sabres goalie Andrew Hammond

'Cozens, the seventh overall selection last month, hurt his left thumb when defenseman Brandon Hickey hip-checked him during Saturday’s three-on-three tournament inside Harborcenter.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Dylan Cozens to have procedure on thumb

'The 6-foot-3, 199-pound Vesey can provide scoring and depth, two areas the Sabres need sorely need to address. He could fit nicely in a top-six role.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire Jimmy Vesey from Rangers for draft pick

'The Bowling Green product will likely start the upcoming season with the Rochester Americans and serve as a mentor for top Sabres goalie prospect Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen.' … [Read more...] about Sabres add depth, sign Andrew Hammond, Curtis Lazar and others

'“What I just said to him was if it ever came to a situation where there wasn’t room, we’d certainly follow up with him,” Botterill said this afternoon on a conference call, hour after free agency opened. “By the same token, I’d respect if he was going to move on to a different organization, just to gives me a heads up."' … [Read more...] about Jason Pominville could return to Sabres

'Still, do the top talents want to join the Sabres? Probably not. They haven’t made the playoffs in eight years.' … [Read more...] about Trades, not free agents, likely Sabres’ best option for improving roster

'Ristolainen looks beaten down by all the losing he has endured over his six-year career.' … [Read more...] about Colin Miller’s arrival could spell end of Rasmus Ristolainen’s Sabres tenure

'“It’s good,” he said. “I saw the videos and stuff. I think it looked a lot worse than it really was. I’m seeing a specialist Monday. Right when it happened, I wanted to get right back out there.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Dylan Cozens suffers thumb injury

'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