Olean Times Herald

'“It was some hard days there, for sure,” Samuelsson said Thursday as the Sabres held end-of-season meetings in KeyBank Center following their disappointing 84-point finish. In that difficult time, he learned a lot about himself – “How hard I can be on myself sometimes,” he said – and others.' … [Read more...] about After battling injuries, Sabres’ Mattias Samuelsson mentally stronger

'“I know that word gets thrown around a lot,” Sabres center Tage Thompson said of accountability. “I think for me, accountability is consequences and actions. If you’re not doing the right things on the ice, there needs to be repercussions, whether it’s being benched or in the press box if you’re not playing winning hockey.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres want more accountability from new coach: ‘A little too comfortable’

'Ostlund, 20, recently completed his first season in the Swedish Hockey League, scoring 12 goals and 23 points in 38 games for Vaxjo HC.' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign prospect Noah Ostlund to Rochester Amerks

'The affable Granato, who was popular with his players, signed a contract extension prior to last season that was to kick in next year. He took over the Sabres as interim coach during an 18-game losing streak in 2020-21 and was named permanent coach following the season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fire coach Don Granato after disappointing season

'But GMs usually get one chance to let go of their hand-picked coach. Adams’ next hire must get the Sabres to the playoffs, or more drastic moves will likely be coming.' … [Read more...] about After firing coach Don Granato, Sabres GM Kevyn Adams begins search for experienced replacement

'“The bad games are the ones that you can learn from,” he said. “So I go back to my journal, I journal the game and just try to get down like moral of the story type of thing. So it happened for a reason, just try to take something out of it, try to get the emotions out of it. Kind of just look at it more robotic, just look at, ‘What I can do better?’' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Devon Levi developing in Rochester, ready for playoffs

'“A guy gets into double digits and you factor in his age and in no way, shape or form did we think he would be on our roster before training camp started when we drafted him last June,” coach Don Granato said following the Sabres’ home finale. “You just don’t think a kid that age can do it. But he has been impressive from Day One of training camp.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Zach Benson scores 10th goal at end of surprising rookie season

'Now, visiting KeyBank Center likely hasn’t become an intimidating experience for opponents. The Sabres struggled at home most of the season. Fans often get on them by booing and chanting, and it clearly makes them uncomfortable.' … [Read more...] about Sabres beat Capitals, finish strong at home: ‘Need to do that next season’

'“I want the Buffalo Sabres in the playoffs, and I’m never going to give up, and I think we’re close,” Dahlin said prior to Thursday’s 4-2 win over the Washington Capitals in the home finale at KeyBank Center. “I think we are a really good team. I think we’re the youngest team in the league, so, well, it sucked that we didn’t get in, but we have learned so many things from this … [Read more...] about Missing playoffs hasn’t shaken Rasmus Dahlin’s belief in Sabres: ‘We’re close’

'It took them until late February to win three games in a row, a streak they’ve equaled once but not surpassed. They’ve started games slowly, getting outscored a stunning 95-63 in the first period. They’ll likely average a half a goal per game less than last season.' … [Read more...] about Expect trades, significant changes after Sabres’ playoff drought hits 13 years

'On April 8, 2011, the Sabres completed a stunning turnaround by defeating the Philadelphia Flyers 4-3 in overtime and securing a spot in the postseason.' … [Read more...] about 13 years ago today, the Buffalo Sabres clinched their last playoff spot

'Dahlin’s 19th goal this season puts him in elite company. He joined Phil Housley, his first NHL coach, as the only defensemen in franchise history to score 19 or more goals in a campaign.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin scores critical goal, joins elite company

'While the Flyers opened up a huge shot advantage early, the Sabres made their limited chances count on goalie Ivan Fedotov, who made his first NHL start, and received stellar netminding from Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen.' … [Read more...] about UPL, Jack Quinn and rare timeout help Sabres beat Flyers, stay in playoff chase

'Having spent much of his career as a backup, Comrie can handle a secondary role. But as he morphed into a spare part – he has backed up or been scratched 23 of the last 24 games, including Friday’s 4-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers – he had a difficult time seeing an end goal in his mind.' … [Read more...] about As career with Sabres likely nears end, Eric Comrie excited to work on game

'“Not letting (yourself) get too emotional here or shut down emotionally there during certain situations, because personally and with the team, there’s been a lot of ups and downs,” Tuch explained following Thursday’s practice in KeyBank Center. “It’s been a roller coaster with everything going on, a lot of outside noise.”' … [Read more...] about Steady Alex Tuch giving Sabres offense, veteran leadership