Olean Times Herald

'“When you’re in the NHL trying to win games, you kind of lose that (development) focus,” said coach Don Granato, whose Sabres have lost seven straight games. “For him to embrace that is really key because it has accelerated his development. He is better every time, every day down there. He’s made himself better every game. He’s fought harder in practices … with the vision of … [Read more...] about With Eric Comrie injured, Sabres goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen might have career-changing opportunity

'“We are not in a position to rush (him),” Sabres coach Don Granato said following today’s practice. “I think he’s got to get his reps and feel good about and confident where he’s at. When that’s the case, he’ll go in.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres injuries: Mattias Samuelsson close to return; Eric Comrie out ‘weeks’

'The Finn, 23, spent parts of the last two seasons in Buffalo, registering a 3-8-2 mark with a 3.08 goals-against average and a .913 save percentage in his first 13 NHL outings. … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen to replace injured Eric Comrie

'Comrie, 27, was injured when Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin checked Mathieu Joseph into him as the Senators forward charged to the net 9:43 into the second period. Comrie fell to the ice and grabbed his left leg before shaking off the injury and staying in the game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Eric Comrie leaves game injured, will miss time

'Still, the were simply too easy to play against early. A visibly agitated Don Granato said they took too long to showcase desperation.' … [Read more...] about Sabres searching for answers after loss to lowly Canucks: ‘It has to change’

'Clearly, the 6-foot-4, 231-pound Samuelsson, 22, is very anxious to play. If he responds well when he joins regular practices in the coming days, he could return within two weeks, according to the team.' … [Read more...] about Mattias Samuelsson skates with Sabres, nearing return from injury

'Among goalies who have played at least five times this season, his 2.40 goals-against average ranks 13th in the NHL and .922 save percentage 11th. Despite starting just five of the Sabres’ first 14 games, he has earned three of their seven wins.' … [Read more...] about Rest helping Sabres’ Craig Anderson thrive as backup to Eric Comrie

'Sabres winger Jack Quinn, who was struck in the head by the puck Saturday, is being evaluated for an undisclosed injury and likely won’t play this week, according to the team.' … [Read more...] about Jack Quinn out with injury; Sabres to recall one or two forwards

'“It’s one of those things where it’s a learning curve for us,” said Sabres goalie Craig Anderson, who made 27 saves. “We’re still learning. We’ve got a lot of young guys. We’re still trying to find our identity and find our way. But tonight was a step in the right direction even though the outcome’s not what we wanted."' … [Read more...] about Sabres play Bruins tough, lose again; Rasmus Dahlin escapes injury

'Mittelstadt, however, has done most of his damage on the power play. So far, he has mustered just one point, an assist, at even strength. He scored his first goal short-handed.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Casey Mittelstadt producing despite struggles at even strength

'“It felt good,” the ultra-talented center said of scoring his first goal, which put Vegas up 5-2. “I had a couple of breakaways. You guys were here. They were obviously on me all night. Yeah, it felt good to get one. It was a big point in the game for our group. It never felt like we were fully in control.”' … [Read more...] about Golden Knights’ Jack Eichel hears boos, has hat trick against Sabres: ‘Felt good’

'“It was maybe a little bit surprising,” Eichel told a throng of reporters prior to his three-goal, four-point night in Thursday’s 7-4 win over the Sabres. “I don’t know why. I probably shouldn’t have been last year, but I was maybe a little bit surprised by the reception. I’m just like anyone else. I’m a human being. It was emotional for me like it probably was for them."' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel felt boos from Sabres fans last season: ‘A little bit hurt’

'In the teams’ last meeting March 10, the atmosphere in KeyBank Center quickly became raucous. The angry crowd booed Eichel mercilessly throughout his first visit following last year’s blockbuster trade that brought forwards Peyton Krebs and Alex Tuch to Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Visit from Jack Eichel, Golden Knights gives Sabres stiff test they embrace

'Jokiharju’s first practice since suffering an upper-body injury Oct. 20 is simply a first step, Sabres coach Don Granato said. Right now, there’s no timetable for his return.' … [Read more...] about Henri Jokiharju practices with Sabres; Vinnie Hinostroza expected to return

'The gaffe turned out to be a harbinger for the Sabres, who looked disjointed and sluggish throughout the night, often drawing the ire of the announced crowd of 10,296 fans at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres look sluggish in loss to Coyotes: ‘We wanted an easier game’