Olean Times Herald

'So far, Johnson has helped, as the Sabres have killed 89.2 percent of their penalties, which ranked sixth in the NHL entering Monday’s games. Last season, they killed just 73 percent of their penalties, which ranked 28th overall.; … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Maturity, newcomer Erik Johnson boost Buffalo’s penalty killing

'“I feel like that (save on Rantanen) was a big one just because we’re not going behind in the early stage of the first and we go and get the first goal of the game which is huge,” Luukkonen said after making 24 saves in his first NHL shutout. “That felt good.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen stymies Avs, records first NHL shutout

'Cooley, 26, will back up Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen for Sunday afternoon’s game against the Colorado Avalanche at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about With Sabres goalie Eric Comrie injured, Devin Cooley earns first NHL recall; Buffalo changes up lines

'“I mistimed a hit, as simple as that,” Clifton said following Saturday’s practice in KeyBank Center. “Obviously, there was head contact, which I didn’t intend to do. It’s a fast game. I watched it 100 times.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Connor Clifton knows why hit earned him two-game suspension

'Comrie left his third start this season after making a pad save on the ice with the game tied at 2 9:55 into the second period. Luukkonen stopped 18 of the 21 shots he faced in relief.' … [Read more...] about Eric Comrie injured in road loss, leaving Sabres with one healthy goalie

'Tuch has struggled to score goals this season, mustering just one, a power-play tally Wednesday, entering Friday’s road game against the New Jersey Devils. So he has registered more fights than goals through the first seven contests.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Alex Tuch starting to score, bust out of early-season slump: ‘I thought I let my teammates down’

'“There’s no need to push him,” Granato said of Levi following Thursday’s practice in KeyBank Center. “We have three goalies, and that’s the luxury when it comes to this. But we’re waiting for some more soreness to resolve for him.”' … [Read more...] about Injured Sabres goalie Devon Levi still sore, hasn’t regressed

'“You like the offense he showed on the pass and a great finish by Merschy, but also the ability to take in information and be able to apply it and go execute it, which is an underrated skill of a young player,” coach Seth Appert said following the Amerks’ 4-3 come-from-behind victory in Blue Cross Arena.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Matt Savoie stands out season debut with Amerks

'In the last two games, the Sabres have pumped 80 shots on goal while sometimes dominating the opposition, but only scored four times.' … [Read more...] about Sabres outplay Canadiens, still lose: ‘We controlled the play’

'After playing two consecutive games, Sabres goalie Eric Comrie will likely take a breather tonight in Ottawa, allowing Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen to make his first start this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen will likely start against Senators

'Savoie, 19, hasn’t played since injuring his elbow and shoulder Sept. 18 in the finale of the Prospects Challenge. He has been on injured reserved all season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send prospect Matt Savoie to Rochester on conditioning loan

'The aggressive Sabres thumped the Islanders before a noisy crowd of 16,179 fans in KeyBank Center, outshooting them 43-25.' … [Read more...] about Sabres deliver signature effort in win over Islanders: ‘Absolutely phenomenal’

'“I’m comfortable playing center and wing, so I’m not too worried about it,” Cozens said after the Sabres prepared for Saturday’s game against the New York Islanders at KeyBank Center. “I’m excited to go back there."' … [Read more...] about Sabres change lines in midst of slow start, insist they won’t panic

'“We won’t win in the long run like that, and that takes a five-man commitment on the ice to do it right,” said Johnson, who scored the Sabres’ first goal. “Sometimes that comes with going through those lumps and sometimes in order to have success you’ve got to learn those mistakes."' … [Read more...] about Sabres keep rallying, fall short in sloppy loss to Flames: ‘Wanted an easier game’

'Anderson’s affable personality and professionalism made him a beloved teammate. He played a critical role in the Sabres’ maturation over his final two seasons, helping the league’s youngest team through a rebuilding phase.' … [Read more...] about Sabres bring back former goalie Craig Anderson as ‘hockey liaison’