Olean Times Herald

'Ristolainen, the Sabres’ top defenseman, plays about 27 minutes a night. With four injured defensemen, the Sabres’ depth has been tested recently. Losing Ristolainen for even a game or two could force them to recall another neophyte with no NHL experience.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rasmus Ristolainen to have hearing with NHL Player Safety for hit

'“I don’t like the fact he got ejected,” Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said. “It’s an unfortunate play. He’s stepping up … and the puck that is coming to Guentzel is stopped by Zemgus. Guentzel’s unsuspecting at that point in time. Rasmus is committed to the hit.”' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Ristolainen ejected in Sabres’ loss to Penguins

'“He’s not a highly heralded guy,” Bylsma said. “He doesn’t have highly heralded skill. He doesn’t have the flash of (top prospect) Brendan Guhle or that type of pedigree. He’s a big-bodied guy. He’s got to play a physical style. That’s what he’s got to be for him to have an opportunity in this league.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Brady Austin impressive in first NHL action

'Ruhwedel, who barely got a sniff from the Sabres, has become an NHL regular. After starting the season with Pittsburgh’s AHL affiliate in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, injuries created an opportunity.' … [Read more...] about Former Sabre Chad Ruhwedel fitting in with Penguins

'Austin would be the Sabres’ first seventh-rounder to play for them since winger Mark Mancari, a 2004 pick.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Brady Austin, Casey Nelson from Amerks

'“The problem with Rasmus playing 30 minutes is he just plays them so hard, so physical,” Bylsma said. “He’s all in when he plays 30 minutes like that, and that’s tough for anybody to do. There are some guys who play that much in their careers and tend to manage it a bit better than Rasmus.' … [Read more...] about Sabres workhorse Rasmus Ristolainen willing to carry load

'Defenseman Taylor Fedun (foot) and Cody Franson (unspecified) were injured in Friday’s 2-1 shootout win against the Ducks. Justin Falk (bruised calf, two games) and Dmitry Kulikov (upper body, seven games) are also hurt.' … [Read more...] about Sabres must recall defensemen from Amerks

'“He’s a very respectable young man,” Matvichuk, a former defenseman, told the Times Herald by phone Monday. “He’s mature for his age. You can tell that he’s ready to be a pro. You can look at other 19-year-olds, you kind of think, ‘Ah, is he ready? Ah, maybe not.’' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Brendan Guhle ready for NHL duty

'Fedun, 28, played 25 games with the Sabres earlier this season, compiling seven assists. The Princeton product has five goals and 23 points in 29 appearances with the AHL Rochester Americans.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Taylor Fedun to replace Justin Falk

'The NHL might want the Sabres to commemorate the 10th anniversary with another appearance. They also have slick center Jack Eichel, who has morphed into an offensive star this winter. The Buffalo market also delivers huge television ratings.' … [Read more...] about Report: Sabres to face Rangers in New York Winter Classic

'“I feel great,” he said. “It’s obviously not fun to be in the stands. But it feels good. I know my job. It’s a tough spot where I am.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Nick Deslauriers finally playing, contributing

'Before Jack Eichel’s empty-net goal secured the win, Lehner made the save of the game, stoning Cam Atkinson with his right pad with 33.4 seconds left. “Unbelievable,” Sabres winger Marcus Foligno said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres roar back from early deficit, beat Blue Jackets

'“It’s a really big one,” Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said of Bailey’s opportunity. “You’re trying to develop and grow within our organization. This is a huge opportunity for him to show just exactly what type of effective player he can be.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Justin Bailey has opportunity to stay

'“He understood it,” Bylsma said of the benching. “He understood why. I thought he played pretty inspired and pretty passionate after that point.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jack Eichel responds to benching

'“We’re still trying to win hockey games and we’re still trying to get points, climb in the standings,” Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said Thursday following practice inside HarborCenter. “We have a lot to prove in the last 15 games with who we are and how we’re going to play this, and pride is a big factor.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres want to establish identity in final 15 games