Olean Times Herald

'In December, the Sabres annihilated Columbus, scoring nine goals. Easy win, right? Well, not exactly. The Sabres looked ugly and disjointed against a weak opponent, falling behind early and losing 5-3.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ home woes continue in loss to Blue Jackets: ‘We were not sharp’

'“It’s been a long month for myself and my family, just staying right mentally, taking care of my body and just staying ready for an opportunity,” Hinostroza said prior to Tuesday’s 5-3 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about After assignment to Rochester, Sabres’ Vinnie Hinostroza happy to be back

'Stillman’s arrival gives Buffalo 24 players, so it must make a move to reach the 23-man roster limit. They host the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday at KeyBank Center following a day off Monday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire Riley Stillman in trade with Canucks

'It’s unclear why the Sabres signed Houser now. They have three goalies on the NHL roster: Craig Anderson, Eric Comrie and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen. In Rochester, Houser has been backing up Malcolm Subban, who has NHL experience and a two-way contract. … [Read more...] about Sabres sign goalie Michael Houser to NHL contract

'A lot of things worked out well Sunday for the surging Sabres, who moved back into a playoff spot pending the outcome of the Pittsburgh Penguins’ game later Sunday, in their third straight win.' … [Read more...] about With Alex Tuch, Rasmus Dahlin injured, Dylan Cozens dazzles in Sabres’ win

'Only once this season has Anderson, 41, started back-to-back games. The Sabres have essentially limited his appearances to one per week.' … [Read more...] about Craig Anderson offers Sabres intriguing goaltending option down the stretch

'It’s unclear what happened to Tuch, who left Friday’s 3-1 road win over the Florida Panthers 12:21 into the third period. He scored a power-play goal earlier in the game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres put Alex Tuch on injured reserve

'“In danger of missing Okposo entirely, Cernak compensates by extending his elbow back and away from his body in a way that causes it to make direct contact with Okposo’s head with force,” the NHL Department of Player Safety said in a video explaining the suspension.' … [Read more...] about Erik Cernak suspended two games for elbowing Sabres’ Kyle Okposo

'“It was weird in the sense that you just felt he was going to score,” Granato told reporters in Tampa Bay after Lyubushkin’s goal gave the Sabres a thrilling 6-5 victory. “This is too good to be true.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Don Granato sensed Ilya Lyubushkin would score OT goal

'Granato prefaced his postgame comments by saying, “This was not on UPL.” The Sabres clearly hung him out to dry. Still, it can be argued he looked wonky on the Leafs’ third and fourth goals, especially Michael Bunting’s tally from the left circle, the final shot he faced.' … [Read more...] about After pulling Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, Sabres could utilize other goalies

'“Horrendous start,” Sabres winger Alex Tuch said. “Back on our heels, just mistakes, and that’s … an offensive super team. They’ve got a lot of star power over there. You’re going to make defensive mistakes, you’re going to allow time and space, they’re going to capitalize on it.”' … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs throttle Sabres early in victory: ‘Horrendous start’

'“Tage has been, this year, unbelievable,” O’Reilly said. “I feel like every time you turn on the TV it’s another highlight reel, something he’s doing. Even today, watching video of how skilled he is and dynamic he is, it’s very tough to play against him. I think, yeah, the trade has definitely worked out for both sides.”' … [Read more...] about Ryan O’Reilly happy with Maple Leafs, impressed by Tage Thompson, Sabres

'“To really cement a rivalry you’ve got to play a playoff series against somebody,” Okposo said following Monday’s practice at KeyBank Center. “That’s what kind of really ratchets everything up. We have long memories. It’s our closest opponent, but, yeah, rivalry, you need a playoff series.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres, Maple Leafs renew rivalry with biggest meeting in years; Buffalo changes goalie plan

'“They came out and just punched us in the face,” captain Kyle Okposo said following the Sabres’ ugly 7-2 loss at KeyBank Center. “They just played better than us. I didn’t think we played great in the first, just a little bit rusty, but maybe a bit of a false sense of security being up two goals after the first period. … We just got pounded in the second period.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres start fast before Flames roar back: ‘Punched us in the face’

'“There’s been ups and downs to it,” Luukkonen said of his maturation following Friday’s practice at KeyBank Center. “… I feel like there’s been the expectation and all that, sometimes it feels like you didn’t meet that and all that. I think working through that whole thing you realize it doesn’t help you at all if you don’t worry about it.”' … [Read more...] about Special mentality helped Sabres goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen earn No. 1 job