Olean Times Herald

'“He’s been in some minute situations and playing up and down the defensive pairings and really kind of been a real nice addition in terms of stability on the back end.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Justin Falk to extension

'Grant offers the Sabres, who struggled to replace him, a fourth-line center. They have been using winger Nick Deslauriers for a few minutes a game in the spot. Cal O’Reilly, Grant’s replacement, was waived last week and sent to the AHL.' … [Read more...] about Sabres claim Derek Grant off waivers

'“With 31 games left, it’s doable, very doable,” Foligno, who’s on a 14-goal pace, said Sunday inside KeyBank Center. “That’s my goal. You set goals for yourself in the offensive zone. Fifteen, it’s realistic right now.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Marcus Foligno utilizing talents beside Jack Eichel

'Defenseman Zach Bogosian, day-to-day with a muscle/rib injury, won’t accompany the team to New Jersey for Monday’s tilt against the Devils, Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said. Bogosian hasn’t skated since getting injured Thursday. – Rookie winger William Carrier, out with knee injury, has a bone bruise, Bylsma said. “It’s a wear-and-tear injury for Will,” he said.'' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Zach Bogosian out Monday; Predators waive Derek Grant

'“Yeah, it’s nice, for sure,” Lehner said. “But I’m over it. This is the team I like. This is the team I play for. You know, it’s history.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Robin Lehner shuts out Senators

'“If it was up to Josh, he probably would’ve sat out 20 hours and not 20 days,” Bylsma said. “He’s been saying for a good portion of time he’s ready to play and could play and wants to play. His injury is one … he wasn’t able to have any activity for a portion of time.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Josh Gorges returns; Nick Deslauriers stays at center

'“When you get a chance to play at this level, where you’re not guaranteed it everyday, it really makes you put things in perspective and stay in the moment and prepare and be mentally ready to play each game,” Falk said Thursday. “I think that’s a good thing for guys like that in that situation of where they’re not only desperate for the season but they’re desperate to play … [Read more...] about Justin Falk grateful for time with Sabres

'At that point, it seemed like the Sabres had seized the momentum, and sure enough, they nearly won it twice in overtime.' … [Read more...] about Sabres tie game late, lose to Rangers in OT

'“For old people, you get out of bed, you’re kind of stiff,” he said Thursday morning inside KeyBank Center. “So it’s just a little stiffer for me, I would say, when I get out of bed nowadays. I need to make sure I do stuff to have myself ready for the game.”' … [Read more...] about Overcoming back injury tough for Sabres’ Dmitry Kulikov

'Of course, four consecutive home victories isn’t overly impressive. But for the Sabres, who haven’t finished above .500 at home since 2012-13, the streak represents progress.' … [Read more...] about Sabres feeling comfortable at home

'Still, with 49 points through 48 games, the Sabres, who have three contests in hand, trail the third-place Boston Bruins by seven points for the division’s final playoff spot. Meanwhile, with one game in hand, the Sabres trail the Philadelphia Flyers by seven points for the last wild card spot.' … [Read more...] about Sabres emerge from break focused on playoffs

'Nelson, 24, played in one game during his recall, his ninth NHL appearance this season. He made the Sabres out of training camp but played sparingly before being sent down.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send Casey Nelson to Amerks

'The Sabres usually balance their pairs with a lefty and righty. But injuries to three lefties – Josh Gorges, Dmitry Kulikov and Jake McCabe – forced them to use the odd defense lineup against the Canadiens.' … [Read more...] about Depleted Sabres defense thrives

'Few players put more pressure on themselves than O’Reilly, who always seems to be lamenting his missed opportunities and demanding more of himself, even in good times.' … [Read more...] about Ryan O’Reilly helps push Sabres past Red Wings in OT

'“He’s been in and out of the lineup,” Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said. “You can only put 12 in there and Nick, (he’s) effective at some points in some situations for our team."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Nick Deslauriers seeing less action