Olean Times Herald

'“It became pretty evident in those conversations that I wanted to play, and I was going to come back,” he said. “So it happened decently fast.”' … [Read more...] about Kyle Okposo wants Sabres to embrace expectations, set Stanley Cup goal

'Okposo, who just finished a seven-year, $42 million deal, has emerged as the Sabres’ undisputed leader. The veteran winger was named the team’s 20th full-time captain Oct. 8. But long before that he began shepherding his younger teammates through some uncertain times.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign captain Kyle Okposo to one-year contract

'Peterka, who recently completed his rookie season with the Buffalo Sabres, has enjoyed a stellar tournament, recording a team-high nine points and a plus-eight rating in seven games. Right now, the winger’s tied for third in tournament scoring.' … [Read more...] about Sabres wingers JJ Peterka, Alex Tuch starring at World Championship

'In three seasons with Winnipeg, he has compiled 73 goals and 192 points in 149 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign prospect Matt Savoie to Rochester Amerks

'Novikov is likely ticketed for the Rochester Americans next season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Russian prospect Nikita Novikov to entry-level contract

'The 6-foot-5, 228-pound Murray has evolved over his four seasons in Rochester. When Appert arrived in 2020-21, he said he did not think of him as a penalty killer. “He’s the best he’s ever been in his career,” he said. “Most consistent, most physically engaged. Look at what he does. He’s first line, physical presence, power play, penalty kill.”' … [Read more...] about Amerks’ Brett Murray hopes career year can create more chances with Sabres

'“Very seldom do you see a goaltender go right from college to the NHL and play meaningful games,” Keefe told the Times Herald. “It’s one thing if the games weren’t meaningful. They were.”' … [Read more...] about After taste of NHL, Sabres goalie Devon Levi returns to school, plays for Canada

'“I love it here,” Mittelstadt said April 15 as the Sabres held end-of-season meetings in KeyBank Center. “… I feel a big sense of loyalty to this place and the guys in this room. Some of these guys, we’ve had some dark days and to see where we’re at now, I think we’re all really proud and it makes us all want to stay here and be a part of it. … Just to be with these teammates … [Read more...] about Casey Mittelstadt rewards Sabres’ faith with breakout year: ‘Sense of loyalty’

'The Sabres, thanks to their 91-point finish this season – the fourth-highest total among non-playoff teams – weren’t eligible to win the first or second overall pick. A team can only move up 10 spots if it wins one of the draws for the first or second selection.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to pick 13th overall; Blackhawks win lottery, can draft Connor Bedard

'“You put things in front of him and he internalizes it, and he’s still young,” Granato said. “He has incredible attributes of speed and quickness that he’s still not using quite efficiently as he can and will."' … [Read more...] about After season of massive growth, Sabres’ Dylan Cozens can reach higher level

'Power, 20, enjoyed a dynamic season, stepping into the lineup and providing an immediate impact. He led all rookies in ice time per game (23:48) and total ice minutes (1,880:20), the fifth- and seventh-highest figures, respectively, since the league began tracking the stat 25 years ago.' … [Read more...] about Sabres rookie Owen Power named finalist for Calder Trophy

'“I was like, ‘Holy smokes, this is a really, really special group,’” Jost said April 16 as the Sabres held end-of-season meetings in KeyBank Center. “Yeah, it’s just cool. So much promise in the future here for the Sabres and I want to be a part of that.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Tyson Jost hopes he has found home in Buffalo: ‘Really special group’

'Prior to last year’s NHL Draft, the Sabres’ analytics staff had Neuchev graded as a first-round pick.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Russian prospect Viktor Neuchev to entry-level contract

'Krebs, 22, said he settled down and began carving out a role as the third- or fourth-line center between captain Kyle Okposo and Zemgus Girgensons by going back “to little details in my game.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Peyton Krebs might’ve found niche in checking role

'Subban performed splendidly in Sunday afternoon’s 4-0 win over the Syracuse Crunch, making 31 saves in the Amerks’ first shutout in the Calder Cup Playoffs in 19 years. At 29, he has enjoyed a terrific comeback season, playing a career-high 43 games, including all four playoff contests, for the Buffalo Sabres’ AHL affiliate.' … [Read more...] about Malcolm Subban’s terrific season with Amerks could keep him in Sabres’ plans