Olean Times Herald

'“You’ll find with a lot of guys putting up those kinds of points, that that’s their gimmick, like they are an offensive guy, a skill guy,” Sabres development coach Zach Redmond, a former NHL defenseman, told the Times Herald. “That’s that. But Komarov, it’s just so much more.”' … [Read more...] about After trade, Vsevolod Komarov cements status as one of Sabres’ top prospects

'The Sabres drafted the 6-foot-3, 191-pound Wahlberg in the second round in 2023, 39th overall. He signed his entry-level NHL contract last year.' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign forward prospect Anton Wahlberg to Rochester, make other roster move

'“They just explained that I have the potential to play in the NHL, but for this I need to work like I’ve never worked before,” Neuchev told the Times Herald through an interview using Google Translate.' … [Read more...] about After slow start, Sabres prospect Viktor Neuchev thriving in Rochester

'Coach Seth Appert called Sjalin “an offensively inclined defenseman” who is smart with the puck and possesses a strong shot. Appert believes the Amerks’ system – they play zone defense and “surf” their defenders so they’re angling – fits Sjalin better than Charlotte’s man-on-man, pinching style.' … [Read more...] about After trade, Sabres prospect Calle Sjalin enjoying new opportunity in Rochester

'“We knew he was going to be a potential detriment coming back to us,” Amerks coach Seth Appert said following Tuesday’s practice in Blue Cross Arena. “But it was something that he needed to do for his country. Those are special experiences."' … [Read more...] about Despite scoring slump, Sabres prospect Jiri Kulich playing some of best hockey of career in Rochester

'Against a reeling opponent that had lost seven straight games, the Sabres picked up where they left off in Tuesday’s 7-3 shellacking of the Red Wings in Buffalo, grabbing an early lead and outplaying their Atlantic Division rival. Then the Sabres offered little pushback as the Red Wings seized control of the contest.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose to Red Wings, move back in playoff chase: ‘A little bit tense’

'Levi, who has played 20 games for the Sabres this season, is expected to start Monday in Seattle against the Kraken or Tuesday in Vancouver versus Canucks.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall goalie prospect Devon Levi from Rochester

'“I’ve been kind of having it in the back of my mind that I’m probably going to get moved,” Olofsson said following Friday’s practice in KeyBank Center. “At the deadline, I was just kind of waiting for a call but (it) never happened.”' … [Read more...] about As career in Buffalo nears end, Victor Olofsson helping Sabres again

'“I feel like as a group we say there’s nothing to lose now,” said Luukkonen, who made 21 saves to record his fifth shutout this season, the NHL’s second-highest total. “It’s not like at the start of the year if you make mistakes. Now, it’s do or die, I guess. There’s no reason to kind of back down. … We’ve been just playing fearlessly, just really, really confident.”' … [Read more...] about UPL stars as Sabres blank Islanders, move toward playoff spot

'“It was extremely tough,” Jost told the Times Herald prior to Thursday’s 4-0 win over the New York Islanders at KeyBank Center. “I mean, to be frank, I was pretty pissed off. I think rightfully so.”' … [Read more...] about After surprising demotion to Rochester, Tyson Jost playing regularly for Sabres

'Luukkonen has played an NHL-high 22 times during that dizzying stretch, yet has thrived under the intense pressure that accompanies his gig, posting Vezina-type numbers: 13 wins, a 1.99 goals-against average, a .926 save percentage and three shutouts.' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen feeding off heavy workload, earning spot among NHL’s elite

'Since Jan. 1, thanks largely to the emergence of goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, the Sabres have boasted the NHL’s third-stingiest defense.' … [Read more...] about Bowen Byram, surging Sabres destroy Red Wings, move closer to playoff spot

'“Zemgus has plenty of years ahead of him and I’ve made it clear to him that that’s something that we’re going to talk about,” Adams said Friday in KeyBank Center. “We wanted to get through the trade deadline and our own situation. … Where we got to today was there wasn’t the right deal to make."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Zemgus Girgensons sees future in Buffalo, glad trade deadline passed

'The team will play games against the New Jersey Devils on Oct. 4 and 5 at O2 Arena in Prague, Czechia. Prior to beginning the regular season, the Sabres will finish their training camp in Munich, Germany, and play an exhibition game against Red Bull Munich, a team in Deutsche Eishockey Liga, on Sept. 27.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to begin 2024-25 season against Devils in Czechia

'“I couldn’t be more happy for him,” he said after the Sabres prepared for Tuesday’s game against the reeling Detroit Red Wings in KeyBank Center. “But to not see him every day and to be able to talk to him every day, it’s not fun.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin sad to see Casey Mittelstadt leave in trade, excited by Bowen Byram’s arrival