Olean Times Herald

'“Just our nothing-to-lose attitude, go after it, and that’s the way we have to play to be successful,” winger Jason Pominville said following the Sabres’ 3-2 loss, their sixth straight setback (0-4-2). “But we have to play that way for 60 (minutes), we’re doing it in spurts sometimes.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ late rally falls short against Blue Jackets

'Eichel has struggled recently, mustering only one goal and six points in the last 12 games. Overall, he has five goals and 17 points in 21 contests, not exactly the production anyone expected after he signed an $80 million extension last month.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jack Eichel shuffled around lineup against Blue Jackets

'“You don’t get too many opportunities in games these days, so when you get one, you got to bear down on it, you got to hit the net,” said Nolan, who has a 24-game goal drought dating back to Jan. 31.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jordan Nolan must finish scoring chances

'“Does he want to be a guy that goes up for one or two games or does he want to be a guy that when he goes up he’s going to be there forever?” Amerks coach Chris Taylor said following Wednesday’s 3-0 win against the Binghamton Devils inside Blue Cross Arena. “He’s got to understand that and that’s what the best interest here is for him.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Brendan Guhle paying dues with Amerks

'It was another surly night inside KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Reeling Sabres generate little early, lose to Hurricanes

'“They can put me in any situation and I’ll go out there and try to work and battle do what I can do to help the team in any situation,” he said. “So I’m fine with playing wherever with whoever. I’ll bring the same thing I always do.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jason Pominville moving around lineup

'“They understood how I play and how I want to play,” he said after the Sabres prepared for Friday’s road tilt against the Red Wings. “I think they did a good job of knowing what kind of player and person I am and what I want to bring to the team. I think what they said to me was pretty convincing that they want to put me in spots they think I can be effective.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres look to Kyle Criscuolo for spark

'Nelson, a college free agent the Sabres signed in 2016, has one goal and four points in 14 AHL games this season. The Wisconsin native played 18 NHL contests over the last two seasons, compiling four assists.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Casey Nelson recalled with Taylor Fedun injured

'“We earned that lead going into the third, there’s a reason why we have it,” Reinhart said following his one-goal, three-point effort. “That’s probably the best team in the world over the last few years. We play with the mindset we’re going to go take it to them and we play with the lead."' … [Read more...] about Sabres blow late lead, lose to Penguins in OT

'“He brings a physical element to the game, he’s a tough competitor, he protects our net front well, he puts himself in harm’s way blocking shots,” Housley said. “But I also like him jumping up in the play. You saw in Montreal (on Saturday) he joined the rush a couple times."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Justin Falk earning keep on top defense tandem

'“I feel like people are judged based off statistics so frequently, and so is the case with our league for a reason,” Eichel said Monday following practice inside KeyBank Center. “That’s my job, my job is to produce."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jack Eichel struggling to meet high expectations

'Scandella, 27, missed today’s practice. With top defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen injured, Scandella has become the Sabres’ top minute-muncher, skating 25 minutes some nights.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Marco Scandella sick; Alexander Nylander practicing with Amerks again

'“It’s what the record says, it’s what we are,” Sabres winger Kyle Okposo said bluntly. “There’s no bones about it. We are where we are for a reason and we got to realize it and try to get better every day. It’s been a lot of learning experiences this year. I’m sick of learning experiences, it’s not fun. We got to be better on a nightly basis.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres stumble against Panthers, fall into last place

'The Sabres coach knows the 1980s aren’t regarded as the franchise’s golden era. Housley and Andreychuk advanced past the first round of the playoffs only once, as rookies in 1982-83. The decade is mostly known for its disappointment.' … [Read more...] about Respect growing for 1980s Sabres with Dave Andreychuk’s Hall of Fame honor

'“It’s been a huge presence here,” Robin Lehner said this morning inside KeyBank Center. “You really felt the loss in Buffalo the last week. I have a few friends that told me a lot about him that served with. There’s kind of been a lot of fans on social media, too, send me some messages.' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Robin Lehner to honor fallen Buffalo K-9 Officer on jersey