Olean Times Herald

'He added: “He’s just such a professional. I’m so happy he’s played 1,000 games and had as much success as he’s had.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jason Pominville still thriving at 1,000-game mark

'“We continue to develop his game, whether it’s after practice or video, that’s one way to develop,” Housley said this afternoon inside KeyBank Center. “I understand playing is the most important, he’s going to get an opportunity … at some point in the near future."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Tage Thompson to sit again; Evan Rodrigues to return

'“But when you look over the body of work, I really like the way we played maybe since the game in San Jose (on Oct. 18),” he said following today’s practice inside KeyBank Center. “Even though it was a lopsided loss, I liked the way we played five-on-five, and that carried through to Los Angeles and Anaheim and even Montreal.' … [Read more...] about Sabres finish October in solid spot

'So were the odds Pominville would score a huge NHL goal that season. He had cleared waivers months earlier, meaning every team passed on him, and quietly returned for his fourth season with the Rochester Americans.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jason Pominville experienced unique road to 1,000 games

'“We obviously got to close games out,” a surly Hutton said. “We played with fire too many times.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres waste goalie Carter Hutton’s strong effort in overtime loss

'“When I was playing, I thought I was playing with a lot more confidence,” Beaulieu said prior to returning for Tuesday’s tilt against the Calgary Flames. “I wasn’t really worried about making mistakes. I liked where my game was at before San Jose.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Nathan Beaulieu returns feeling confident

'“I’m not playing that much right now, but the team’s playing well,” Okposo, who has averaged 14:38 on the ice this season, said Monday. “We’re doing a lot of good things. I think we’re growing as a group. I just want to work on even being more dynamic in offensive zone, offensive side of the puck."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Kyle Okposo producing offense with limited minutes

'Housley said McCabe’s status for Tuesday’s home tilt against the Calgary Flames won’t be decided until later.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jake McCabe day-to-day with upper-body injury

'“Even defensively, he’s putting his body in front of pucks and he’s doing it at both ends of the ice.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jake McCabe feeling confident, building offensive game

'If you’re counting, 307 games have passed since the Sabres last won four straight.' … [Read more...] about Sabres aim to extend winning streak to four games

'So how about this? At 6-4-0, the Sabres are two games over .500 for the first time since starting the lockout-shortened 2012-13 season 2-0. They haven’t won four straight games since December 2014.' … [Read more...] about Sabres roar back, beat Canadiens

'“In our last couple games when that line was put together, they’ve had some really quality offensive zone time,” Housley said Thursday morning inside KeyBank Center. “(Reinhart’s) had some really good looks, which in turn, if he keeps getting, they’re going to fall in."' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Sam Reinhart looking better beside new linemates

'“Now we had to start getting our head and mind right playing a really good Montreal team tomorrow,” Housley said. “They’re a very fast team and I just wanted us to push the pace a little bit more..' … [Read more...] about Sabres must showcase speed against upstart Canadiens

'“He’s just a little pest,” McCabe said Wednesday inside KeyBank Center. “Yeah, he’s always chirping. He’s a competitive guy, and he makes you pay in front of the net, especially a guy you think you’re stronger than him, you’re bigger than him, he finds a way to get to the net and get that puck by you. I’m just glad he’s on our team now.”' … [Read more...] about ‘Little pest’ Jeff Skinner scoring, feeling comfortable with Sabres

'“Those two games, we never got away from our game the whole time,” Sabres winger Kyle Okposo said this afternoon following a skills practice inside KeyBank Center. “Everybody was composed, calm and doing their job. Everybody just did what they were supposed to. We didn’t do anything special.”' … [Read more...] about Slow start against Sharks set stage for Sabres’ terrific weekend