Olean Times Herald

'“It’s awesome,” center Tage Thompson said of the Sabres playing such an important late-season game. “That’s exactly what you want is to be playing meaningful games at this point in the season. We’ve been playing good hockey as of late, so I think it’s exciting times. That’d really all you can say about it is just exciting to be in this position."' … [Read more...] about Sabres ready for most meaningful April game in 11 years; Devon Levi could start

'“It just got to a point where it was hindering me too much to where I couldn’t really play my game and be effective,” Thompson said following Monday’s practice at KeyBank Center. “So I figured it was time to take some time and get healthy so we could be healthy for the last push here. I think it was probably a smart approach.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres injury update: Tage Thompson practices, could play against Panthers

'The Sabres portion of the bipartisan crowd of 18,009 at KeyBank Center, which cheered the youngster at every opportunity, loved it. A loud “Le-vi, Le-vi, Le-vi” chant quickly broke out after he preserved the 2-1 lead.' … [Read more...] about Rookie Devon Levi wows in NHL debut, backstops Sabres to OT win

'“When he gets size and strength, I see on video 10 to 15 times a game where he, next year, will literally just plow through the guy that actually got a piece of him and slowed him. He won’t be slowed.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jack Quinn elevating game late in season, earning trust

'Levi was 13 to be exact, in the infancy of his career. He had tried out and been cut from an East Coast Selects team that was heading to NAPS, a prospect tournament being held at the Northtown Center in Amherst. Still, he participated with his Montreal-area team, the Lac St-Louis Lions.' … [Read more...] about Years before NHL debut, Sabres goalie Devon Levi earned big win in Buffalo

'Samuelsson practiced Thursday for the first time since getting injured March 11. He has missed the last eight games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres injuries: Mattias Samuelsson, Tage Thompson could play Friday

'In scoring 22 goals and 46 points in 34 games and being named captain this season, his final in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, the forward has also displayed the maturity and smarts that help make him an intriguing youngster.' … [Read more...] about Following injury, trade, Sabres prospect Olivier Nadeau enjoying stellar season

'The Sabres might get to know the 5-foot-11, 191-pound Rousek a lot better in near future. While they sent the Czech rookie back to the Rochester Americans following Tuesday’s practice, he could return soon. Right now, center Tage Thompson and winger Jordan Greenway are sidelined with upper-body injuries.' … [Read more...] about In ‘heady’ Lukas Rousek, Sabres have unique prospect: ‘Attacks every day’

'A victory over the Canadiens at KeyBank Center would’ve moved the Sabres to within one point of the struggling Florida Panthers and four points of the Pittsburgh Penguins, who own that coveted last playoff spot.' … [Read more...] about Canadiens spoil Lukas Rousek’s debut; Sabres’ Tage Thompson out with injury

'In December, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed into law a bill that makes it illegal to spread “LGBTQ propaganda.” Lyubushkin returns to Russia with his family during the offseason.' … [Read more...] about Safety concerns keep Sabres’ Ilya Lyubushkin out of Pride Night warm-up

'“As long as he can fight through it, tolerate any pain that there might be, the decision is his (whether to play),” coach Don Granato told reporters Saturday in New York following the Sabres’ 2-0 win over the Islanders. “With the tolerance threshold, only he knows.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Tage Thompson will likely keep gutting out injury

'The Sabres are also missing wingers Jordan Greenway, who has missed the last two games with an upper-body injury, and Vinnie Hinostroza, who has been away from the team for personal reasons.' … [Read more...] about With Tage Thompson injured, Sabres recall prospect Lukas Rousek

'Thompson hobbled to the bench later in the period and briefly left the game after colliding with New Jersey’s Timo Meier. When he returned a few minutes into the second period, many fans in the crowd of 17,101 cheered after he stepped on the ice.' … [Read more...] about Alex Tuch breaks out in Sabres’ victory over Devils; Tage Thompson injured

'“How I was thinking about it is you can’t keep the beast tamed in the cage for too long before getting out and being hungry,” Levi said after participating in Friday morning’s optional pregame skate at KeyBank Center, his first session with the team. “So I’m just super hungry to get out there and stop pucks.”' … [Read more...] about After immigration paperwork finalized, Sabres’ Devon Levi ready to go: ‘Can’t keep the beast tamed’

'Sabres coach Don Granato said Comrie is progressing from a lower-body injury that has sidelined him the last six games. He began practicing Monday and could be available for Friday’s contest against the New Jersey Devils at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Eric Comrie enduring ‘difficult’ season, excited to see Devon Levi play