Olean Times Herald

'“I feel like it represents all the work I’ve done, the hours I put in, kind of working through maybe a little bit of the times which were hard, getting through those and getting the reward at the end,” Luukkonen recently told the Times Herald. “It also tells how much they trust me here and it kind of brings more responsibilities, too.”' … [Read more...] about Adversity in Rochester helped Sabres’ Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen develop into top NHL goalie

'“I got some hits in the past, but I don’t think that kind of hard hit before,” said Peterka, who returned to practice Wednesday with winger Zach Benson.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ JJ Peterka, Zach Benson close to returning from injuries

'In losing their first two games this season to the New Jersey Devils in Prague, Czechia, the Sabres’ power play went scoreless in six tries. If that’s a harbinger for the season, the Sabres, of course, are in deep trouble. That’s why there’s so much urgency to fix it.' … [Read more...] about Sabres focused on fixing power play: ‘Going to be great’

'There is, however, some good news. Ruff said wingers JJ Peterka (concussion) and Zach Benson (lower body) are considered day to day after suffering injuries in Prague, Czechia.' … [Read more...] about Sabres injuries: Nicolas Aube-Kubel out long-term; JJ Peterka, Zach Benson day to day

'Right now, the Sabres have 13 forwards, eight defensemen and two goalies. For the time being at least, rookie forward Jiri Kulich, who played his second NHL game Saturday, has a spot.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send two players to Rochester, set 23-man roster

'If he clears, he will likely be assigned to the Rochester Americans. He hasn’t played in the AHL since 2010-11, his third pro season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres waive goalie James Reimer

'Peterka left the game at the 6:02 mark after Dillon’s open-ice hit knocked him to the ice.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose JJ Peterka to concussion, Zach Benson to lower-body injury

'Ruff had no other update on Aube-Kubel. The newcomer was wearing a brace on his leg as he exited the dressing room following the game, according to The Buffalo News’ Lance Lysowski.' … [Read more...] about Sabres newcomer Nicolas Aube-Kubel injured in season opener

'“First and foremost, I know I need to be better,” Tuch said last month after training camp opened in KeyBank Center. “… Going past that, each of us in that locker room have to push the guy next to us. Raising that standard individually, small groups and as a full team.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Alex Tuch motivated after down season: ‘I know I need to be better’

'“I watched a lot of games, I liked him,” Ruff said Sept. 24 in KeyBank Center. “I think I like him more now.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres coach Lindy Ruff impressed by Zach Benson’s ability: ‘He does a lot’

'Goalie Felix Sandstrom, defenseman Colton Poolman and Jack Rathbone and forwards Josh Dunne, Mason Jobst and Brett Murray have all joined the Sabres’ AHL affiliate.' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign six players to Rochester Amerks after clearing waivers

'“His ability to make plays, like those two passes that he made, I mean, were highlight-reel, ESPN-type plays,” Amerks coach Mike Leone said following Sunday’s practice in KeyBank Center. “He had a bunch of others. He had a breakaway, he had a two-on-one in the third period he just missed on.”' … [Read more...] about Before first season with Amerks, Sabres prospect Noah Ostlund dazzles in NHL

'The Sabres also released nine players who are expected to join the Amerks from their training camp tryouts and returned goalie Scott Ratzlaff to the Seattle Thunderbirds, his junior team.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send 10 players to Rochester Amerks, waive six others

'“It’s not something maybe we all would’ve gotten in a normal camp,” said Metsa, a right-shot defender. “So you just got to take advantage of the opportunity. It’s an awesome opportunity to play in NHL rinks, in NHL games, and it’s been a blast. I couldn’t have asked for anything more out of this camp.”' … [Read more...] about For Zach Metsa, other Sabres prospects, chance to play NHL games special

'In Tuesday’s 3-2 road win over the Pittsburgh Penguins, he replaced Michael Houser for the third period and stopped all 10 shots to secure the victory. In Saturday’s 6-3 road loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets, he started and stopped all 20 shots in the first 30 minutes, 52 seconds before Felix Sandstrom replaced him.' … [Read more...] about Goalie prospect Scott Ratzlaff seizing chance, impressing Sabres