Olean Times Herald

'But Kulikov likely struggled for a reason. In his preseason debut Sept. 30, he was knocked into an open bench door. The lower-back bruise he suffered dogged him all year, severely limiting his effectiveness and forcing him to sit out for stretches.' … [Read more...] about Sabres saw late glimpses of Dmitry Kulikov’s talents

'“We’re allowed to start talking on July 1, and I don’t know why we wouldn’t start then and try to get something done,” Murray said during his end-of-season news conference inside KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres want to pursue contract extension for Jack Eichel

'“In this game, what I learned is there’s not pats on the back,” Murray said. “If you have a contract, that’s your pat on the back, that’s your term of employment. He has three years left on his deal. I have three years left on my deal. I’m the general manager today. He’s the coach today.' … [Read more...] about Tim Murray apologizes for Sabres’ poor season

'On the ice, Okposo compiled 19 goals and 45 points in 65 games. Before he injured his ribs March 2, he was the Sabres’ leading scorer. Off the ice, Okposo, who signed a seven-year, $42 million contract July 1, quickly “developed into a big leader,” Bylsma said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres missed Kyle Okposo’s leadership

'“At the end of last year (he) really took strides in his game and what he was for our team, and then (he) stepped into that for us at the beginning of this year and through 36 games,” Bylsma said. “You’re talking about another guy you’re missing, and one of the reasons you’re missing (him) is because he was a pretty significant player for us.”' … [Read more...] about Johan Larsson’s absence hurt Sabres

'“It’s tough,” a seething Eichel said inside KeyBank Center as the Sabres held end-of-season meetings. “You’re not where you want to be.”' … [Read more...] about Disappointing season leaves Sabres’ Jack Eichel seething

'“I have had conversations, just as I always have had with Tim,” he said. “Going forward."' … [Read more...] about Dan Bylsma, players take blame for Sabres’ poor season

'Byron has morphed into one of the league’s biggest surprises this season, scoring 22 goals and 42 points for the Montreal Canadiens. Ennis, meanwhile, has started showing strong signs of shaking off an injury-plagued two seasons with the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Paul Byron, Sabres’ Tyler Ennis share special memories of early days

'The 6-foot, 190-pound Malone, 21, compiled 42 goals, 99 points and a plus-31 rating in 115 NCAA games. He had 18 goals, 42 points and plus-24 rating in 36 games this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign West Seneca’s Sean Malone to entry-level contract

'“We could totally dominate the top the teams in this league,” Lehner said Friday inside HarborCenter. “They can’t even touch the puck.”' … [Read more...] about Goalie Robin Lehner wants Sabres to be more accountable

'McCabe has morphed into a top contributor this season, skating almost 21 minutes a night, sometimes on the first pair. So getting benched, even after a poor stretch, was a bit surprising.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jake McCabe on benching: ‘I’m not going to lose sleep over it’

'The Sabres have said little about the likable Okposo, their NHL All-Star this season, only releasing a statement late Wednesday saying he was under the care of their doctors and they would have no further comment.' … [Read more...] about Report: Sabres’ Kyle Okposo discharged from hospital

'The last two seasons have been arduous for Ennis, the longest-tenured Sabre. In his last 72 games dating back to the start of 2015-16, the former first-round pick has only mustered eight goals and 24 points.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Tyler Ennis feeling healthy again

'Neuro ICU “cares for patients with all types of neurosurgical and neurological injuries, including stroke, brain hemorrhage, trauma and tumors,” according to UCLA Neurosurgery.' … [Read more...] about Reports: Kyle Okposo hospitalized in intensive care; Sabres beat Canadiens

'“The coaches can only do so much,” O’Reilly said. “We’re the ones on the ice, we’re the ones playing the game. When it comes down to it, it’s our responsibility. I’m a big piece of that and other guys (are), too. You can’t run to him to take the fall. It’s a lot of us. We’ve all kind of let it slip here.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ryan O’Reilly sick of losing: ‘It’s getting exhausting’