Olean Times Herald

'“He’s a dynamic offensive player, thinks the game very well,” NHL Central Scouting’s Dave Gregory said. “One of those (players who’s) two steps ahead in the playmaking and (possesses) a great compete level to go with it. So very, very good upside for him.”' … [Read more...] about High school prospect Jay O’Brien could be intriguing option for Sabres

'“I’ve learned not to think about it and just to focus on what I can do every day, just eat, sleep,” he said. “(There’s) so many other things to think about.”' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin embraces spotlight, won’t acknowledge future with Sabres

'“It’s so rare that you can find a player that has both the compete level and the high smartness,” Rönnberg, who coaches Frölunda HC, Dahlin’s Swedish Hockey League club, told the Times Herald by phone Thursday. “(It’s) just world-class players that combine those two things. I saw that and I understood right away this guy is something extra, because he’s both competitive and he … [Read more...] about Coach on future Sabre Rasmus Dahlin: ‘He will do everything for the team first’

'Kane has compiled 186 goals and 354 points in 574 games, including 29 goals and 54 points in 78 contests in 2017-18. If he had hit the open market, he likely would’ve been one of the most coveted forwards.' … [Read more...] about Sabres will receive first-round pick from Sharks for Evander Kane

'The Swede compiled 20 goals and 62 points in 170 career SHL contests over parts of four campaigns.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign prospect Rasmus Asplund to entry-level contract

'“He’s giving 100 percent in everything he does,” Lindbom told the Times Herald over a Skype conversation Monday from Sweden. “It doesn’t matter if it’s outside the rink or on the rink. Sometimes, to get to the next level you have to sort out on the ice what to do to make your effort the best. I mean, you can’t be in both ends at the same time.' … [Read more...] about Coach: Sabres’ Lawrence Pilut aggressive, talented defenseman

'The Central New York town won the right to host an exhibition contest and $150,000 in rink upgrades for Clinton Arena after compiling the most votes online.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to play Hockeyville preseason game in Clinton

'The Swede offers the Sabres an intriguing talent. He compiled more assists and points than any SHL defenseman in 2017-18, helping him earn the Borje Salming Trophy as the league’s best native-born defender. He ranked fifth in the SHL with 30 assists and 13th in points.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Lawrence Pilut to entry-level contract

'Nelson, 25, exceed expectations after beginning the season buried on the depth chart. When the Sabres summoned him from the AHL in mid-January, he became the 13th defender to dress for them this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign Casey Nelson to contract extension

'Brandon joined the Bills in 1997 and worked his way up to president. At one point, he briefly served as the NFL team’s general manager. The Pegulas also hired him as Sabres president in July 2015.' … [Read more...] about Russ Brandon resigns from Bills, Sabres

'“The things he’s trying in practice, unbelievable, then he’ll go out and do them in a game,” Weber said Monday. “He was a kid, I was playing with him when he wasn’t even 18 yet. He was playing against men in the Swedish Elite League. I believe he’s a better skater than Karlsson.”' … [Read more...] about Mike Weber knows Rasmus Dahlin will be special player for Sabres

'Even with Dahlin penciled in, they still have a lot of holes. They need a proven goalie, more speed on the wings, more defensemen and depth everywhere.' … [Read more...] about Coveted prospect Rasmus Dahlin will make Sabres relevant again

'The Sabres lacked a true No. 1 defenseman – basically, they needed a modern version of Housley – to zoom all over the ice and create offense.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Phil Housley likely has ace defenseman in Rasmus Dahlin

'What a night for the one-proud franchise that has morphed into one of the NHL’s annual bottom-feeders.' … [Read more...] about Sabres win NHL Draft Lottery, right to select Rasmus Dahlin

'After Dahlin, the consensus top pick, the draft falls off, meaning if the Sabres don’t win, they likely won’t nab an NHL-ready youngster in June.' … [Read more...] about Odds are Sabres won’t get top pick in NHL Draft Lottery