Olean Times Herald

'“Huge,” Nilsson said of what 2016-17 did for his career. “I had a great year last year. I’m very grateful for Buffalo, to the Sabres. I really enjoyed it here. I had a great time in the city. … I like the organization. I’ve very thankful.' … [Read more...] about Season with Sabres ignited goalie Anders Nilsson’s NHL career

'“It took a little bit longer than I wanted it to,” O’Reilly said after the 1-4-2 Sabres prepared for the Vancouver Canucks, tonight’s opponent at KeyBank Center. “But I feel a bit better on the ice now. I feel I impact the game more. I plan to (keep impacting) because I got to be one of the key guys on the team that’s leading the charge.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ryan O’Reilly starting to produce

'“When you’re up top, you can see the plays develop, you can see the speed, you can see how much time you really have and how much poise you can have,” Sabres coach Phil Housley said this afternoon inside KeyBank Center. “I think it gives you a different look, and then you can see and try to translate that in my game. ‘Hey, I got more time with the puck than I really do.’”' … [Read more...] about Sabres return from road trip banged up

'What’s mostly concerning, though, is that Buffalo has been outscored 18-9 and those nine goals have been scored by only three players — Evander Kane and Jason Pominville have four apiece and Jack Eichel the other — an unhealthy distribution.' … [Read more...] about Pollock: On Bills, Sabres, Big 30 football and long baseball

'While it’s early, a disastrous trip could bury the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Sabres move struggling Sam Reinhart

'These days, most defenders must also slickly move the puck and drive possession. That isn’t Gorges forte.' … [Read more...] about Sabres veteran Josh Gorges adjusting to new role, expectations

'“He’s shown a lot respect in terms of he gives it to you honest, whether you want to hear it or not,” Sabres winger Matt Moulson said prior to Monday’s wretched 6-2 loss to the New Jersey Devils. “I don’t think that necessarily means you have to agree with everything, but I think there’s a huge respect factor there.' … [Read more...] about Matt Moulson enjoying honesty, respect from Sabres coach Phil Housley

'The Sabres have played some terrible periods during their six-year playoff drought. Monday’s second ranks among the worst, on par with some from 2013-14 and 2014-15, when they were far and away the NHL’s worst team.' … [Read more...] about Sabres implode against Devils, still looking for first win

'“I was obviously frustrated with the way it was going and just trying to find a spark,” Beaulieu said Monday afternoon following the Sabres’ embarrassing 6-2 loss. “It was something that I thought was needed by our team.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres newcomer Nathan Beaulieu struggling early

'“It’s getting back to the little details,” Sabres center Ryan O’Reilly said of Sunday’s theme. “That’s what killed us (Saturday).”' … [Read more...] about Struggling Sabres want details in game

'“He has a great effect on our young players, just the way he carries himself, tremendous respect,” Sabres coach Phil Housley said Friday inside KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jason Pominville still producing offense at 34

'“We’re getting it in the blue line, but we’re not getting it into the corner, and as a result, it feeds their transition, and then we’re coming back and we’re spending energy in the wrong area,” Housley said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres must build upon fast start

'But like so many times in recent seasons, the Sabres frittered away a third-period lead – “We just let our foot off the gas,” Eichel said – allowing Phillip Danault to score weak short-handed wraparound goal.' … [Read more...] about Jason Pominville stars in Sabres’ loss to Canadiens

'With no captain, three players can wear the ‘A’ each game, so Housley plans to alternate. Bogosian (lower body) was scratched Thursday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres want to spread leadership around

'“He should be there (leading),” Pominville said Wednesday after the Sabres prepared for the Montreal Canadiens. “I think everybody was kind of telling him to go in there … just give him a push to go in there. I think it’s important.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jack Eichel ready for duties that accompany contract