Olean Times Herald

'“You felt that the next day,” Bylsma said Friday inside HarborCenter. “You felt that in (the) morning skate. Now you’re feeling it in the game, and that’s a big thing to have."' … [Read more...] about Sabres having fun, thinking playoffs again with Jack Eichel back

'Guhle has five goals and seven points in 19 games this season split between the Western Hockey League’s Prince Albert Raiders and Prince George Cougars. He played six AHL games with the Rochester Americans last season, his only pro experience.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall top defense prospect Brendan Guhle from junior

'“It was great to be back here, I was definitely looking forward to it,” Eichel said. “To be able to win and get a little come from behind victory in the third period and be able to contribute makes it feel a whole lot sweeter.”' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel’s heroics push Sabres past Rangers

'“You always want to find a home and be able to play every night,” Clendening, who returned Thursday after sitting 11 straight games, said prior to the Rangers’ 4-3 loss to the Sabres inside KeyBank Center. “So it’s been fun but difficult.”' … [Read more...] about Wheatfield’s Adam Clendening patiently waiting for opportunity

'“We talked about this like two weeks ago,” O’Reilly told the Times Herald on Tuesday in Ottawa. “How sick would it be to score a goal with no bucket on, come through the train (glove taps along the bench) with the guys?”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ryan O’Reilly ends slump with helmetless goal

'Nilsson will likely start Thursday against the potent New York Rangers, whose 33 points rank second in the NHL.' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Robin Lehner still day-to-day

'Eichel nearly had two more points – his nifty feed sent Sam Reinhart on a breakaway and he almost fed an open teammate in front later – before the first period ended.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jack Eichel wows in season debut

'There are positive signs, though, Kane could be ready to bust out. Sabres coach Dan Bylsma put him back on the left wing Tuesday beside center Jack Eichel, who returned after a high left ankle sprain sidelined him 21 games, and Sam Reinhart.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Evander Kane searching for first goal

'“You relate it to (Buffalo Bills wide receiver) Sammy Watkins coming back,” Sabres winger Marcus Foligno said.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel’s presence provides sense of relief for Sabres

'“Today was a good test for him in a lot of ways, the speed and the pace of practice and the workload,” Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said. “There was some five-on-five, there was some D-zone coverage, two-on-two battles down low.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jack Eichel nearing return

'All three played for the AHL club later in the day against the Albany Devils.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sent 3 forwards to Amerks

'“There was some contact, so to speak,” Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said. “He was bouncing in and out of guys. I think, yeah, it’s another step."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jack Eichel takes another step toward return

'“Those guys have been amazing,” Sabres winger Marcus Foligno said Thursday following practice inside KeyBank Center. “So we feel like we’re in it every night.”' … [Read more...] about Goaltending one of Sabres’ few constants at one-quarter mark

'“Tonight’s game, you kind of feel like we’re right there, we’re leaving a point on the table,” Bylsma said following the Sabres’ eighth 2-1 game this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose to Red Wings in shootout, miss chance to reach .500

'“I envisioned myself being a net-front guy and at the same time, still playing on a line where I can have guys with me that can get me the puck, but at the same time, still make play,” Vanek said. “That’s my game. My game wasn’t speed. It never was.”' … [Read more...] about Former Sabres Steve Ott, Thomas Vanek happy with Red Wings