Olean Times Herald

'“Two weeks in, it was a different feeling from the first time I was here to probably last year (with Calgary), too,” he said. “It just really wasn’t what I expected to be, it wasn’t what anybody expected it to be.”' … [Read more...] about Goalie Chad Johnson’s second stint with Sabres went poorly

'“But it’s not a time to sit here and pout and give you guys one-word answers,” he said. “I think … we have to communicate a message to our fans, our organization, our city that as bad as things were, we’re going to change it, we’re going to change things around here.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jack Eichel talking like leader

'“I feel too it’s really crept into myself,” O’Reilly said inside KeyBank Center. “Over the course of the year I lost myself a lot, where it was just kind of get through, being OK with just not making a mistake, and that’s not winning hockey at all and it’s crept into all of our games. It’s disappointing, it’s sad.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ constant losing sapped Ryan O’Reilly’s love for hockey

'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