Olean Times Herald

'“He’s got aspirations to be a National Hockey League player, but in the meantime, he’s still got some junior hockey to play and he wants to be in a place that is competitive, and he’s a big part of it,” Moose Jaw coach Mark O’Leary said. “I think he’s real excited.”' … [Read more...] about Following trade, Sabres prospect Matt Savoie on tear in Moose Jaw

'They imposed their will on the Kings, embarrassing them all night.' … [Read more...] about Sabres dismantle Kings as Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen joins elite company with fourth shutout

'“That kind of just let me go and be myself out there and play the game instead of being stressed and worried about the results and being all uptight,” he told the Times Herald following Monday’s practice in KeyBank Center. “It was kind of more just let go and let everything kind of happen. I think magic kind of happens when you let go of the results, let go of everything and … [Read more...] about After recall, Sabres goalie Eric Comrie confident, happy in backup role

'“The hope (is) that the short end would be a couple weeks,” Granato said prior to the Sabres’ 7-0 win over the Los Angeles Kings in KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres defenseman Owen Power week to week with upper-body injury

'In the midst of a disappointing year, Mittelstadt, 25, has emerged as the Sabres’ leading scorer and perhaps their most consistent forward. As a restricted free agent following the season, he can likely at least double the $2.5 million average annual value his current contract carries.' … [Read more...] about Amid trade speculation, Sabres’ Casey Mittelstadt thriving: ‘I love it here’

'Granato did not have any other updates on Power, who has averaged 22 minutes, 28 seconds of ice time this season, the Sabres’ second-highest total.' … [Read more...] about Sabres defenseman Owen Power leaves practice with injury

'With their season essentially on the line, the Sabres scored just two total goals. In Saturday afternoon’s 3-1 loss to the St. Louis Blues in KeyBank Center, they created offense again but refused to pay a price to complete their chances.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose again, need more compete: ‘We have to find another gear’

'Linus Ullmark might’ve become that guy if he had re-signed here. Robin Lehner enjoyed some success but battled personal issues. Others have seen their performance – remember how well Jonas Enroth and Michal Neuvirth played? – get in the way of the Sabres’ grand plans.' … [Read more...] about Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen playing at elite level, could be Sabres’ long-coveted franchise goalie

'A year ago on this date, he had 34 goals in 55 games, a 51-goal clip over a full season. This year, he’s on pace for 27 goals and 52 points.' … [Read more...] about Sabres star Tage Thompson confident despite low offensive output

'“There’s no way we think negative of this game,” Dahlin said. “It’s (stinks) right now. I’m more than (ticked) off. But tomorrow it’s a new day, and we played great.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres dominate Stars, still lose: ‘Their goalie won that one for them’

'“On the puck, competitiveness, forechecking, puck battles,” the Americans coach said late last month in Blue Cross Arena in Rochester before the winger’s streak ended. “His battle level is dramatically higher right now than it was at any time he’s been in North America. He’s playing more competitively, he’s hunting the puck harder, he’s winning more puck battles, so therefore … [Read more...] about Tenacity helping Sabres prospect Lukas Rousek pile up points in Rochester

'Granato has trusted Benson, the 13th overall pick in 2023, from the get-go this season, utilizing him all over the lineup. Most coaches, of course, rarely show that type of confidence in a neophyte who’s struggling to score.' … [Read more...] about Mature game helping Sabres rookie Zach Benson earn keep in NHL

'The Sabres, who practiced Sunday in KeyBank Center following their bye week and NHL All-Star break, must erase a 10-point deficit without two of their top talents.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose Mattias Samuelsson for the rest of the season; Jack Quinn’s injury emotional for his teammates

'As goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen solidified his grip on Buffalo’s No. 1 job during January– the Finn posted a 1.52 goals-against average and a .944 save percentage – Levi received sporadic action. Last month, he started just three of the Sabres’ 11 games.' … [Read more...] about Goalie Devon Levi focused in Rochester, not worried about recall by Sabres

'Since Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has emerged as the Sabres’ No. 1 goalie, Levi, 22, has played sparingly. On Wednesday, Levi started his first NHL game since Jan. 9, making 37 saves in 5-3 road win over the Los Angeles Kings. After allowing three goals in the opening 9:44, Levi settled in and looked sharp.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send Devon Levi to Rochester for work during break, recall goalie