Olean Times Herald

'“An unbelievable person,” an emotional Adams said Friday in KeyBank Center after dealing the veteran winger to the Florida Panthers hours before the 3 p.m. trade deadline. “I have a lot of respect for people that are selfless in this game and what he’s given to this organization, his heart and soul.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres GM Kevyn Adams emotional after trading Kyle Okposo to Panthers: ‘An unbelievable person’

'Adams said he had been working for a couple of years to find a young, top-pair defenseman. Those type of defenders, of course, are extremely difficult to pry away from teams. “You generally have to draft him,” said Adams, who on Wednesday traded Mittelstadt to the Colorado Avalanche in exchange for defenseman Bowen Byram. “So these are really, really difficult trades to … [Read more...] about Casey Mittelstadt’s status made trading for coveted Bowen Byram possible

'“It’s not fun,” said Olofsson, who also played in Thursday’s road game against the Nashville Predators. “I’ve been watching most games and just trying to stay ready and be ready when I’m in lineup again.”' … [Read more...] about Following trade, Sabres’ Victor Olofsson earns another chance, scores goal

'“Then on the ice, he has a ton of skill, works his brains out,” he said. “He’s not afraid to get dirty in the corners, too. He’s a Cup champion and we need that in our own locker room and on the ice.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres believe trade gives them special person, player in Bowen Byram

'But Mittelstadt, who participated in the Sabres’ optional skate prior to Wednesday’s game at Scotiabank Arena, likely priced himself out of Buffalo. As a restricted free agent following the season, he might command a hefty contract worth more than $6 million a season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sad, surprised Casey Mittelstadt traded, excited for Bowen Byram

'“His wealth of experience at this level and … he’s had lots and lots of challenges in his career and lots of learning experiences,” he said. “For him to be able to share them with our players in situations, whether it be five-on-five or penalty kill. I’ve pointed out on the penalty kill he’s really helped the group’s confidence grow.' … [Read more...] about Erik Johnson set to join list of notable veterans traded by Sabres

'In answering other questions, however, Okposo essentially acknowledged the obvious: that after eight years in Buffalo, he seems prepared for a possible trade that would offer him a chance to pursue the Stanley Cup in perhaps his final season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres captain Kyle Okposo quiet on future as trade deadline nears

'When Okposo, 35, signed a one-year contract to return for his eighth and perhaps final season here, it felt like he would retire with the Sabres. Over the past three years, he has very much been the face of the team, helping transform the culture and guide it through a difficult rebuild.' … [Read more...] about As trade deadline approaches, Sabres captain Kyle Okposo could be dealt

'“Confidence, poise, manipulated some pretty good hockey players in a … pretty challenging atmosphere,” Sabres coach Don Granato said of the nifty assist. “So lots of maturity and skill combination – skill and then awareness of time and space. …"' … [Read more...] about Slick assist helps Sabres’ leading scorer Casey Mittelstadt emerge from slump

'The Sabres’ penchant for mistakes and inability to win battles cost them. The Jets, who scored five third-period goals in Saturday’s 5-3 win over the Carolina Hurricanes, exploited it all.' … [Read more...] about Sabres, UPL can’t hold late lead against Jets; Buffalo scratches Erik Johnson with trade deadline approaching

'Coach Don Granato has recently been saying the Sabres have matured and become better equipped to handle adversity. Saturday’s triumph over the defending Stanley Cup champion and Thursday’s 3-2 overtime road victory against the Tampa Bay Lightning certainly illustrates that.' … [Read more...] about Sabres illustrate growth by annihilating Golden Knights: ‘A mature response’

'“At some point, you got to stand up for your team,” Granato told reporters in Florida following the game. “You’re put in that position as a coach. It’s a tough position to be in, but you can’t sit and watch.”' … [Read more...] about NHL fines Sabres’ Don Granato $25,000 for outburst directed at officials

'“It’s going to work out,” Granato said following Monday’s practice in LECOM Harborcenter. “You can’t bring baggage in, negative in and you can’t play a victim mentality. He’s done none of that. Just keep playing the way he’s playing. He was an impact in that game (Sunday). He was dynamic in that game, even though he didn’t score last night."' … [Read more...] about Sabres coach Don Granato confident in Tage Thompson: ‘Inevitable he’ll score’

'“There’s a lot of uncertainty and doubt,” he said following Monday’s practice of his future.' … [Read more...] about Sabres veteran Erik Johnson anxious as trade deadline approaches

'Coach Don Granato said following the session in LECOM Harborcenter that Skinner, 31, would undergo imaging before the Sabres left for their two-game road trip, which begins Tuesday against the Florida Panthers.' … [Read more...] about Jeff Skinner leaves practice injured; Sabres make roster move