Olean Times Herald

'“We skated Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at different rinks, five-on-five,” Sabres winger Kyle Okposo said this afternoon, shortly after the center signed a three-year, entry-level contract. “That pace, that’s the highest pace that I’ve played in the summer and he was really impressive there. I had guys on the bench saying how special of a player he was and how special his … [Read more...] about Casey Mittelstadt’s arrival gives Sabres one of hockey’s best youngsters

'The Maple Leafs, who are celebrating their 100th anniversary, can set the franchise’s all-time single-season wins record tonight by earning their 46th.' … [Read more...] about Sabres, Maple Leafs going in opposite directions as rivals meet

'Borgen, 21, compiled five goals and 41 points in 106 career NCAA appearances, including two goals and 15 points in 36 contests this season. He was named the National College Hockey Conference’s top defensive defenseman for 2017-18.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign defenseman Will Borgen to entry-level contract

'Former Buffalo Sabre Patrick Kaleta, the Angola native known for getting under opponents’ skin in his eight-plus years with the team, now works for the Sabres as their youth hockey ambassador. Kaleta heads the team’s Learn to Play events in Western New York, including an eight-week run that finished Tuesday at the William O. Smith Recreation Center for 35 young skaters ages … [Read more...] about Area youngsters learn the basics from former Sabres

'“I think it’s about time our leadership group stood up now. I challenged them yesterday, definitely wasn’t the response I was looking for.”' … [Read more...] about Phil Housley calls out Sabres’ leadership group following loss to Canadiens

'“I liked it here, I wanted to stay here,” he said. “Just from my last season, I didn’t play much, I didn’t produce at all. Everything was going the opposite way. If I stayed here, would I have had the same season? I don’t know.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Nick Deslauriers thriving with Canadiens

'Housley finally had enough after watching them execute the drill incorrectly, yelling, “Get on your toes and start (expletive) working!”' … [Read more...] about Sabres need better efforts if they hope to be competitive

'On Wednesday, the Sabres and Coyotes faced each other again as the league’s two worst teams. This time, fans inside KeyBank Center – those who bothered showing up – rooted for the hometown team, although they had little to cheer for.' … [Read more...] about Sabres showcase little effort in loss to Coyotes, draw ire of Phil Housley

'“They’ve had success as a line,” Housley said prior to Wednesday’s 4-1 loss to the Arizona Coyotes inside KeyBank Center. “I think you look at all the analytics, they’re playing well. I’d like to see them pitch in more offensively down the stretch here.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Scott Wilson wants to showcase offense

'“It’s a pretty simple answer, to be honest with you,” Eichel said passionately this morning. “I’m playing because I’m a hockey player. It’s kind of ridiculous for somebody to think we’re out of the playoffs and we don’t have an opportunity to really do anything with our season that I would just pack my year in. It’s not who I am as a person, it’s not who I’ve ever been, it’s … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jack Eichel scoffs at notion he should’ve ended season after injury

'“We’re just keeping it simple and using our speed,” Rodrigues said Tuesday. “We all have kind of the same approach of just wanting to get pucks to the net and kind of hound the net, and we’ve been doing a pretty good job of that.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres could utilize speedy line of youngsters in future

'At this point in another lost season, playing well against a powerhouse team gearing up for a run to the Stanley Cup – the Predators have won nine straight road games – represents progress.' … [Read more...] about Sabres play well against heavyweight Predators, still lose

'“He was more of almost a friend than a coach,” said Ellis, who scored a career-high 16 goals last season. “That goes a long way with the length of the season and every year, year in and year out.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Predators’ Ryan Ellis grew close to Phil Housley

'“I thought it was a good place in my life and my family’s life to get to the NHL,” Housley said Sunday. “I was going to put my resume out there, but having that success with the World Junior team and the national team, there were some offers on the table. I was very fortunate to be able to jump from high school to the NHL.”' … [Read more...] about Experience with Predators special for Sabres coach Phil Housley

'“I got a personal number I’d like to hit with goals, assists, points and shots,” he said. “It’s been a real struggle personally for me this year.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Kyle Okposo ready to return from concussion