Olean Times Herald

'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

'Still, Pilut offers the Sabres an intriguing talent. He compiled more assists and points than any SHL defenseman this season, helping him earn the Borje Salming Trophy as the league’s best native-born defender.' … [Read more...] about Report: Sabres to sign Swedish defenseman Lawrence Pilut

'Olofsson scored 27 goals and 43 points in 50 games during his career-best campaign with Frölunda HC.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign prospect Victor Olofsson to entry-level contract

'In Ristolainen’s five seasons, the Sabres have finished dead last three times, including in 2017-18. The Finn has never sniffed the playoffs.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rasmus Ristolainen only knows losing at NHL level

'Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov and Vegas Golden Knights center William Karlsson are the other finalists.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ryan O’Reilly named finalist for Lady Byng Memorial Trophy

'“You’ve been loyal to us in one of the most difficult times in franchise history and you deserve better,” Pegula wrote.' … [Read more...] about Sabres owner Terry Pegula says in letter season-ticket prices won’t go up

'“Saying that, no one wants to get surgery but I’m glad I got it done. Come back healthy, ready to go next year, make sure I have a good summer of training and go from there.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Zach Bogosian on injuries: ‘I’ve had a tough go’

'“You saw in his exit meeting, he’s matured a lot as a young man,” Sabres general manager Jason Botterill said last Wednesday inside KeyBank Center. “Even with his game, I thought when our team was playing some of its best hockey, Jack was a big part of it. It’s not just offensively. You saw when our team had success, we did a lot better away from the puck, tracking the puck. … … [Read more...] about Youngster Jack Eichel could be Sabres’ captain next season

'This season, the Sabres earned the fewest points (62) and scored the fewest goals (198). In three of the last five years, they’ve ranked last in points and scoring.' … [Read more...] about Winning will help Sabres generate more excitement at home

'Still, Okposo hardly enjoyed a strong season. His wretched minus-34 rating ranked dead last among NHL forwards.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Kyle Okposo plans hit gym hard to revamp game

'“You’re in a tough situation. You don’t want to be walking around the rink moping and feeling sorry for yourself. Your teammates don’t need to see that. … You try to come and do the best you can and keep a smile on your face and go about your day. But it wasn’t easy.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Josh Gorges will think about future after decompressing

'“I’ve been here for one year and I was pretty pissed off and upset throughout the year,” a visibly agitated Botterill said this afternoon inside KeyBank Center. “I guess I could be articulate, but I’ll say it sucks we won’t be watching live playoff hockey right now. It’ll (be) just all on TV.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres GM Jason Botterill ticked off over poor season

'“One-hundred percent Phil Housley will be our coach next year,” Botterill said Wednesday inside KeyBank Center. “I have certainly enjoyed working with Phil over the past year here. I think the way I want to put our team together, the way he wants to play is a good mix.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: GM Jason Botterill supports coach Phil Housley