Olean Times Herald

'Peterka, who turned 22 on Sunday, has emerged as perhaps the Sabres’ most improved player through 43 games this season.' … [Read more...] about JJ Peterka establishing himself as one of Sabres’ top scorers in second year

'The Sabres, of course, started the game with six defensemen. But 13 seconds into the second period, Filip Hronek elbowed Mattias Samuelsson in the head, knocking him into concussion protocol out of the contest. At the 4:02, J.T. Miller elbowed Rasmus Dahlin, sending him into concussion protocol until late in the period.' … [Read more...] about Sabres generate offense, still lose to Canucks; Mattias Samuelsson leaves game with head injury

'“You don’t know and, boom, he’s ready to go,” Granato said of other injuries Thompson has endured. “So he’s ultra-competitive. He’s played lots of games not at 100 percent and below.”' … [Read more...] about Injured Sabres center Tage Thompson ‘possibility’ to play against Canucks

'“He was on a mission to play better than he played the other night,” Granato said after Thompson scored twice twice in the first period of Thursday’s 5-3 win over the Ottawa Senators at KeyBank Center. “… And he did with urgency, and obviously he’s a dangerous guy when he’s playing with that type of urgency.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Tage Thompson bounces back, scores twice in win before leaving with injury: ‘He was on a mission’

'“Skinny is a big part of when we go, he’s going,” Granato said prior to Thursday’s 5-3 win over the Ottawa Senators at KeyBank Center. “Yes, it’s a big loss. … Guys just have to elevate and pick up.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jeff Skinner week to week with injury; Buffalo makes lineup change

'The 6-foot-3, 203-pound Cederqvist, 23, compiled one goal and four points in 19 games with the Rochester Americans this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade prospect Filip Cederqvist to Canadiens

'With captain Kyle Okposo close to returning from a lower-body injury – he could play Thursday against the Ottawa Senators at KeyBank Center – Tuch might be done wearing a letter for now.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Alex Tuch earning respect as leader, starting to heat up offensively

'Skinner’s absence, even for a short time, would be significant. He has scored 17 goals and 33 points in 38 games this season. He opened the scoring in Tuesday’s loss, the start of a six-game home stand, and finished the contest.' … [Read more...] about Jeff Skinner suffers injury; Sabres could make change on defense

'The Sabres, having won two straight games for just the second time this season, began Tuesday feeling pretty good about themselves. As they started a six-game home stand, they had a terrific opportunity to close their disappointing first half and extend their short streak to begin making a playoff push. Instead, after taking an early lead and dominating Seattle for much of the … [Read more...] about Defensive lapses doom Sabres in loss to Kraken: ‘It was the mistakes we made’

'While he has battled injuries following his arrival March 3 – he had shoulder problems last year and recently returned from a lower-body injury – his effectiveness has grown.' … [Read more...] about Ten months after trade, Sabres’ Jordan Greenway playing big minutes

'“But we’re not getting to that aggressive play,” said Granato, whose Sabres are just 8-9-1 at home this season. “You can tell it doesn’t make me happy.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ long home stand could decide playoff fate: ‘The time is now’

'“I felt pretty good,” said Okposo, who skated on his own during the weekend. “I’ll see how it responds tonight and tomorrow and kind of go from there.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres captain Kyle Okposo returns to practice, could play soon

'In winning back-to-back games for the first time since Oct. 29 and Nov. 1 – “That feels good, huh?” Tuch said of the short streak – coach Don Granato said the Sabres showcased a mentality they have recently lacked.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen stars in win over Penguins: ‘Stood on his head’

'Believe it or not, third-pair defenseman Connor Clifton has registered eight assists in the last 13 games entering tonight’s contest against the Penguins at PPG Paints Arena.' … [Read more...] about After slow start, Connor Clifton quietly generating offense for Sabres

'In being cast in a more defensive role, the 5-foot-11, 182-pound Olofsson has been forced to change his focus. “Not having the minutes I’m used to, I got to adjust my game a little bit … sometimes taking a little bit more responsibility defensively,” he told the Times Herald. “… It’s been a little bit different but it’s great to learn new things, too.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Victor Olofsson evolving in new role: ‘He’s become a better player’