Olean Times Herald

'Helenius spent the last two seasons playing pro hockey in Liiga, a top-tier pro circuit in his native Finland, so he’s used to competing against men. Last year, he scored 14 goals and 36 points in 51 games for Jukurit, huge numbers for a teenager. Still, the AHL, as the youngster has recently learned, is widely regarded as the world’s second-best league for good reason. It can … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Konsta Helenius ends slump with goal for Rochester

'The Buffalo Sabres on Sunday sent rookie forward Tyson Kozak and goalie Felix Sandstrom back to the Rochester Americans.' … [Read more...] about Sabres transactions: Buffalo sends two players to Rochester Amerks

'“Then second day it kind of hit me pretty hard there,” he said in KeyBank Center following the session. “Third day it was great, felt normal. I’ve been progressing each day, so feeling good today.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Tage Thompson practices, likely ready to play after suffering concussion

'“See what you were made of,” Miller said. “That’s how I remember my first interactions with him, just kind of figuring out who is this kid? He had a lot to say. He was poking, poking, poking and waiting for your response, and he wanted to see you stand up for yourself.”' … [Read more...] about When goalie Ryan Miller joined Sabres as rookie, Rob Ray tested him

'“Had a good day,” Ruff said following Wednesday’ practice in KeyBank Center. “I mean, he’s got to go through the protocol, the testing, all that stuff. But really felt good, so encouraged.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres injury updates: Tage Thompson skates, Dylan Cozens misses practice

'Sandstrom had to travel about 1,300 miles to Buffalo to back up goalie James Reimer that night against the Columbus Blue Jackets.' … [Read more...] about Rochester goalie Felix Sandstrom races from vacation in Florida to join Sabres

'“It was a message that he wanted to send, that what happened last game is not gonna happen again,” said Tuch, who scored two goals. “Doesn’t even matter. He’s a team-first guy, he’ll do anything for the guys and everyone in here knows it. To be able to do that, I mean, that’s tough. It’s not easy. And a lot of respect.”' … [Read more...] about Dennis Gilbert fights, creates goal as Sabres beat Blue Jackets

'“It was dealt with yesterday. Everything,” Sabres winger Alex Tuch said prior to Tuesday’s 3-2 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets in KeyBank Center. “Now we’re going to move on and focus on the positives of having three wins in a row.”' … [Read more...] about After weak response to illegal hit on Tage Thompson, Sabres hold meeting: ‘Won’t happen again’

'Thompson, 27, began the week by scoring three goals and four points in last Tuesday’s 7-2 win over the Boston Bruins. He recorded an assist in Friday’s 4-3 win against the Nashville Predators before registering one goal and two points in Sunday afternoon’s 4-3 triumph over the New Jersey Devils.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Tage Thompson named NHL’s Second Star after torrid week

'To create a roster spot, the Sabres placed center Tyson Kozak on injured reserve. Coach Lindy Ruff said on Saturday that Kozak was sick. He missed Sunday afternoon’s 4-3 win over the New Jersey Devils.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall prospect Isak Rosen from Rochester, make other roster move

'“Bull(crap). Bull(crap),” an agitated Ruff interjected when asked about the perception his team did not respond properly Sunday afternoon when New Jersey Devils winger Stefan Noesen hit leading scorer Tage Thompson in the head, knocking him out of the Sabres’ 4-3 win. “Let’s go. Next question.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres eke out win over Devils, don’t go after Stefan Noesen following illegal hit on Tage Thompson

'His ability to keep scoring at an advanced age isn’t surprising. But when he signed a one-year, $5 million contract in free agency, few envisioned he would become one of the Sabres’ offensive drivers.' … [Read more...] about As trade deadline approaches, Sabres interested in re-signing Jason Zucker

'Kulich’s second goal of the night 17:56 into the third period clinched the win before a crowd of 18,347 fans.' … [Read more...] about On Rob Ray’s special night, Sabres get two goals from Jiri Kulich, beat Preds

'“Robby was a really good skater,” said John Van Boxmeer, Ray’s coach with the Rochester Americans. “He had really good speed. At 220 pounds, he could hit you. There’s a lot of players that are fighters that all they can do is if somebody cheap shots a player on their team, they can go out and fight. But Ray would agitate the opposition – “He’d run over you all night long and … [Read more...] about Sabres legend Rob Ray developed into much more than fighter

'Like most junior players in that era, he fought. He also scored a bit, compiling 52 points in 61 games in his final season with the Cornwall Royals. That offense, however, wouldn’t translate to pro hockey.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Hall of Fame: Despite pleas from coach, Rob Ray fought Dave Brown, became NHL heavyweight