Olean Times Herald

'“We were really impressed with him,” Sabres general manager Jason Botterill said Monday inside KeyBank Center. “I know things didn’t go maybe as well as he wanted on the ice, but off the ice, he fit in with our locker room really well. He was a player that came over that struggled with the English language, did all the lessons.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Victor Antipin let go after one season

'The five players the Sabres drafted Saturday likely won’t help them for years, if they ever do. They selected four defensemen and one forward.' … [Read more...] about Sabres leave NHL Draft with more work to accomplish

'Right away, former Lumberjacks coach John LaFontaine ignited Pekar’s confidence, placing him on the top line beside Anthony Del Gaizo and Mikael Hakkarainen. The new linemates quickly morphed into a lethal scoring trio.' … [Read more...] about Strong season put Sabres prospect Matej Pekar on NHL radar

'So perhaps O’Reilly, an NHL All-Star in 2015-16, could be dealt soon. The Sabres owe him $7.5 million next Sunday, meaning some interested teams might want to wait until after the bonus is paid to consummate a trade. Or maybe a deal of lesser significance will take place.' … [Read more...] about Sabres leave NHL Draft with more work to accomplish

'He plans to play at Western Michigan University next season, joining his older brother, Lukas, who was a freshman last season. Former NHL coach Andy Murray leads the Broncos, which helped lure Mattias Samuelsson to the school.' … [Read more...] about Mattias Samuelsson knew Sabres might draft him early

'Drafting Dahlin instantly transforms a once-proud team that has become a laughingstock in recent seasons. For the next 10 or even 15 years, the Sabres will likely possess one of the NHL’s top defensemen.' … [Read more...] about Selection by Sabres emotional for Rasmus Dahlin

'The Sabres clearly have reservations about Ullmark, who struggled during the AHL playoffs, posting a ghastly 5.50 goals-against average and an .800 save percentage in three April outings.' … [Read more...] about Sabres in market for goalie after letting loose Robin Lehner

'“Like, if you didn’t know … you’d be like, ‘Wow … this guy is a first-line center. That’s where he’ll play at in the NHL.’”' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin has opportunity to become one of Sabres’ greats

'The Sabres’ bye week coincides with the NHL All-Star break, so after their Jan. 18 game in Vancouver, they don’t play again until Jan. 29 in Columbus.' … [Read more...] about 2018-19 Sabres schedule features early home stand, long January break

'It’s unclear how many teams would be interested in Lehner. If the Sabres could’ve traded him at the deadline last winter, they likely would’ve completed a deal. While he tended some fine goal at times in Buffalo – he quietly compiled a strong season two years ago – he has never consistently performed like a top-level starter.' … [Read more...] about Sabres could move on from goalie Robin Lehner soon

'Well, Foligno is the last player the Sabres drafted in the third round or later and developed into an NHL regular.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ inability to find steals in NHL Draft contributed to demise

'Yes, Reinhart, who needs a new contract, looks like a franchise cornerstone. But what if a team offers the Sabres a package that could fill, say, two holes? What if the Sabres think Reinhart, an average skater, might struggle as the NHL becomes faster and faster?' … [Read more...] about Anything could happen as GM Jason Botterill tries to overhaul Sabres

'The seven-game slate includes two home contests.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce 2018 preseason schedule

'These days, the best teams showcase speed. Fasching, 22, might be best suited for “heavy hockey,” a style the Kings utilized to win the Stanley Cup in 2012 and 2014.' … [Read more...] about Sabres give up on Hudson Fasching, trade him to Coyotes

'In 2016-17, Luukkonen won a championship with HPK, his junior team, leading the league with a 1.78 goals-against average in the regular season and a 2.01 mark in the postseason.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen to entry-level contract