Olean Times Herald

'But the most galling statistic is this … Buffalo has missed the playoffs for seven straight seasons – SEVEN – a streak that encompasses five coaches (Lindy Ruff, Ron Rolston, Ted Nolan, Dan Bylsma and currently Phil Housley) and three general managers (Darcy Regier, Tim Murray and now Jason Botterill).' … [Read more...] about Pollock: Sabres endure terrible season on two fronts

'The Sabres don’t have one glaring weakness. They need help everywhere.' … [Read more...] about Last-place Sabres never got on track during lost season

'So by next week, the Sabres should infuse the Amerks with 43 goals, 129 points and Ullmark, an AHL All-Star, and his backup, Adam Wilcox. The goalies have combined for 31 of Rochester’s 34 wins this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres will soon replenish Amerks for AHL playoff run

'In the absence of Lehner and Ullmark, goalie Chad Johnson has started three straight games. The Sabres also have backup Adam Wilcox, who has never played an NHL game.' … [Read more...] about Goalie Robin Lehner won’t make Sabres’ final road trip

'“I don’t think anyone really coming in envisioned this,” Pominville said after a 4-2 loss to the hapless Ottawa Senators secured the Sabres 31st place. “Certainly not myself, being on the outside coming in and hoping we’d be headed in the right direction.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose to Senators in home finale, clinch 31st place

'“I just want to see him (do) what he’s done in Rochester recently,” Sabres coach Phil Housley said. “I think he’s gone to the hard areas, he’s going to the net much harder and using his skill.”' … [Read more...] about Productive stretch earns Alexander Nylander recall to Sabres

'“He’s not going to be the loudmouth of the room,” Sabres winger Scott Wilson said last week. “He’s just one of those guys when he talks, everybody shuts up and listens. It’s been great for me having him around.”' … [Read more...] about Jason Pominville strong veteran voice for struggling Sabres

'Nylander, 20, played four NHL games last season. Following a slow start this year, the Swede has caught fire, compiling five goals and 16 points in his last 20 outings.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Alexander Nylander, Kevin Porter from Amerks

'Two days after arguably their most impressive victory this season – remember, there are only 25 to choose from – they reverted back to their regular ways, losing their 54th game (42nd in regulation).' … [Read more...] about Sabres can’t match Maple Leafs’ skill

'“It’s a little nice knowing I prepared the same way, I’ve done the exact same things to get ready and be way more consistent, because obviously it’s been a good stretch,” Reinhart said prior to the tilt inside the Air Canada Centre. “But even when I wasn’t going well, I was still doing the right things to try to make it turn.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Sam Reinhart never doubted talents in tough times

'“Being a multi-sport athlete’s really important for kids,” he said Friday inside KeyBank Center. “For me, it was really important just to grow my athleticism and not focus on one sport. When I became too hockey focused, I didn’t like it as much, it just kind took some of the love out of the game for me.”' … [Read more...] about Basketball, football helped pave path to NHL for Sabres’ Kyle Okposo

'Hartnell told reporters following the game he planned to walk to the Buffalo dressing room and let the Sabres know he wasn’t trying to hurt Antipin.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Victor Antipin out indefinitely with concussion, other injuries

'“We haven’t talked to our doctors, we’ll know more tomorrow,” Sabres coach Phil Housley told reporters following his return to Nashville, where he spent four seasons as an assistant. “As far as I know, he’s doing well right now.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Victor Antipin ‘doing good’ after scary hit from behind

'“I’m honored to be up with the Sabres here, even if it is the final week, it’s just really cool,” said Wilcox, who has sported a Sabres mask all season. “I’ve had a smile on my face the whole time.”' … [Read more...] about Recall to Sabres special for goalie Adam Wilcox: ‘It’s just really cool’

'“Saturday night in Nashville – any night – but mostly Saturday night, it’s really a tough place to play and the crowd will be roaring,” said Housley, who spent four years as an assistant coach with the Predators. “It’s going to be a great experience for our guys and a great challenge. … It’ll be electric in there.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Phil Housley expects ‘electric’ atmosphere in Nashville