Olean Times Herald

'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

'The Sabres have endured a string of rough losses in the last two weeks, including three in which they blew a third-period lead. They’ve responded to adversity regularly this season, but fresh off Sunday’s loss, the sting of the Pittsburgh defeat might’ve finally gotten to them.' … [Read more...] about Flyers throttle Sabres: ‘We weren’t ready to play’

'Five months into the season, Bylsma has trimmed O’Reilly’s ice time by … one second.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ryan O’Reilly still relied upon heavily

'“I’m hoping that maybe we’ve had enough pain and enough anguish to maybe turn a corner in learning how to play and win these hockey games,” he said Monday following a team meeting.' … [Read more...] about Reeling Sabres still learning to win

'“We played aggressive in the first and then sit back and let them take it to us in the second and third,” said Sabres center said. “It’s the tale of every game we’ve played in the last few, so nothing changes. We blew another lead.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres blow lead, lose late to Penguins