Olean Times Herald

'The Sabres’ league-worst offense has scored one goal or been shutout nine times at home, where they’re 5-6-3 this season.' … [Read more...] about Special teams doom Sabres in loss to Capitals

'The collective bargaining agreement dictates Guhle can’t play when the Sabres have enough healthy defensemen. So for this year, yes, Guhle is probably gone. They can’t keep him, even if they’re willing to burn the first season of his entry-level contract.' … [Read more...] about Brendan Guhle’s short stint leaves positive impression on Sabres

'“We joked around, called him ‘The Swiss Army Knife,’” center Ryan O’Reilly said Thursday after the Sabres prepared for tonight’s tilt against the Washington Capitals at KeyBank Center. “He does everything well. He’s tough to play against. He’s good offensively. He’s good defensively.”' … [Read more...] about Versatile Jake McCabe Sabres’ ‘Swiss Army Knife’

'“Testing it out, seeing how it feels,” Gorges said inside KeyBank Center. “When it’s in your boot, it’s not much different than being in your skate. The boot will act to hold everything together.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Josh Gorges close to returning from foot fracture

'“We’ve been urging him to take the one timer,” coach Dan Bylsma said after Ristolainen’s power play goal 57 seconds into overtime sealed the Sabres’ 43 come from behind win against the Edmonton Oilers. … [Read more...] about Rasmus Ristolainen clinches Sabres’ overtime win against Oilers

'“When you play in the ECHL for four straight years, you’re turning 25, you definitely have some times when you’re doubting yourself,” Burgdoerfer said Tuesday prior to his second NHL game, a 4-3 overtime win against the Edmonton Oilers inside KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Erik Burgdoerfer waited for NHL opportunity

'“It’s actually been bothering me since training camp,” Kulikov said. “It’s been getting worse to the point where it’s been interfering with the day-to-day life. I made a decision to get an injection. Sometimes it works right away; sometimes it takes a couple weeks to work. … It was just frustrating to wait.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Dmitry Kulikov nearing return as Josh Gorges leaves lineup

'Back to reality.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ offense struggles again in loss to Bruins

'The Sabres recalled Guhle because Josh Gorges blocked a shot in Thursday’s 4-3 win against the New York Rangers.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Brendan Guhle stands out in NHL debut

'“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