Olean Times Herald

'“We’re going to keep riding that guy as we go forward,” Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said Friday inside HarborCenter. “Every one of these games is a huge game for us. We’re going to see Robin in there quite a bit.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Robin Lehner thriving with heavy workload

'Center Derek Grant, who injured his shoulder late in the first period Thursday, “had a decent amount of good news from his evaluation today,” Bylsma said. Still, Grant has some weakness and is likely out this weekend, Bylsma said. … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Cody Franson ready to play; Derek Grant out

'“It got a little scary,” Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said. “I think we had a good run of possession. We had a post here, a bounce there that didn’t go our way. After the first period, we’re talking about staying with it, staying with it, (the) game plan.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres buckle down, beat Avalanche

'The Avalanche had 82 points last season and didn’t lose any of its best players. This season, the once-proud franchise has become a tomato can.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Avalanche NHL’s worst

'“I know my role,” he said. “It doesn’t happen a lot. I think I still have a little bit of (the) ‘back in the days hockey’ (attitude) that I love getting in fights. It’s not an easy job. It’s a thing for me, I’m not a goal scorer. I know how to bring energy. That’s one part that I can bring.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres heavyweight Nick Deslauriers wants to fight

'“You got to learn to do your job and not do too much,” Lehner said. “Sometimes you want to do too much and it hurts you. It’s the same with my game. … We just got to start sharing the workload, sharing the structure out there and it’s going to be fine.' … [Read more...] about Sabres know style they must showcase

'“People can assume whatever they want,” he said Monday after the Sabres prepared for tonight’s road contest against the Ottawa Senators. “It’s not what I said (Sunday). I didn’t name anyone. … It’s about all of us as a team. It’s about doing the small things. It’s about me making an extra save.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jack Eichel: ‘We got to stop blaming each other’

'“This is all talk,” Lehner said. “We’ve got to look ourselves in the mirror here. I think it’s disrespectful when we have a game plan, we’re going through things. The last few days we’ve just been going through on how to play our second period. Coach brought it up there, coming up with a good game plan. We do the exact opposite.' … [Read more...] about Robin Lehner calls out Sabres following ugly loss to Canucks

'“You just watch him in practice, his shot,” Bylsma said. “He can score goals. I feel like if he keeps getting that opportunity, putting himself in those situations to get those scoring chances, he’s going to be a guy who finds the back of the net.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres rookie Justin Bailey earning chances with top talents

'Kane has 18 goals in his last 32 games, 17 at even strength. Remember, Kane broke four ribs opening night and struggled after returning. He didn’t score until Dec. 3, his 13th appearance.' … [Read more...] about Evander Kane helps push Sabres past Maple Leafs

'“Watching ‘Hockey Night in Canada’ growing up, now playing, it’ll be a cool feeling,” Rodrigues said. “But I’m trying not to think about it too much and just prepare like any other game.”' … [Read more...] about Toronto debut special for Sabres rookie Evan Rodrigues

'“If we want to make the playoffs, I myself have to contribute every game for that,” said O’Reilly, who’s earning $11 million this season. “(Thursday’s game), I don’t think that was good enough. It’s frustrating, but going forward I myself have to be a lot better.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ryan O’Reilly knows he must stand out

'If the Sabres chose to be sellers before the upcoming trade deadline, Franson, an unrestricted free agent following the season, could be one of their most valuable assets. But a long-term injury could change that.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Cody Franson out after blocking shot

'“We had the game right there 1-1,” Sabres goalie Robin Lehner said. “It’s disappointing.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres implode late, lose to Ducks

'“Getting put on waivers (stinks),” Grant said. “When you get claimed, it’s a good feeling in the sense that I know I’m an NHL player and obviously someone else felt that.”' … [Read more...] about Derek Grant happy back with Sabres