Olean Times Herald

'“The system (here) allows me to be aggressive, whereas maybe some teams prior I’ve been a little bit more on my heels a little bit, based on that,” Clague said hours before Tuesday’s 4-1 loss to the Arizona Coyotes at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Kale Clague earning keep on blue line; Rasmus Dahlin returns

'The 6-foot-6, 218-pound Power performed superbly in Saturday’s game, registering a team-high 73 percent Corsi For and assisting on two goals. He created winger Zemgus Girgensons’ first-period score by carrying the puck into the Tampa Bay zone. In the second period, center Casey Mittelstadt tipped his point shot in.' … [Read more...] about With Rasmus Dahlin, other Sabres hurt, Owen Power displaying star qualities

'The Sabres have made small changes to their new black and red jersey. They’ve updated the crest, adding shadow details, horns and outlines to the bison, according to the team.' … [Read more...] about Sabres unveil revamped black and red ‘Goathead’ third jersey

'The 5-foot-11, 171-pound Rousek zoomed into the Utica zone down the left wing and left two to defenders flailing as he split them above the circle. When he reached the bottom of the circle, he cut and dragged the puck across the crease before beating goalie Nico Daws.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Lukas Rousek scores highlight-reel goal for Amerks

'Okposo enters Friday’s road contest against the Carolina Hurricanes enjoying his best stretch all season. During the Sabres’ three-game winning streak, he has consistently created offense, scoring his first goal this season and five points.' … [Read more...] about After injury, slow start, Sabres captain Kyle Okposo producing offense again

'“Too early to tell,” Sabres coach Don Granato said. “It sounds like from the medical side there’s reason to be encouraged. But now that he’s on the ice we’ll have a conversation with him and see how it goes. But it’s nice to get him out there. I think the way the injury is this thing is resolving quicker now.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ilya Lyubushkin nearing return from lower-body injury

'In extending their winning streak to three games, the Sabres shook off a weak start, sending the reeling Penguins to their sixth consecutive loss (0-5-1) before a crowd of 12,201 fans at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres roar back late to beat Penguins, looking like playoff contender

'“You’re always trying to expand on your game, try to improve different parts of it,” Skinner said prior to the game at KeyBank Center. “For me, that’s something I kind of focused on the last couple years.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Jeff Skinner racking up assists, showing playmaking skills

'“He can recalibrate and figure it out,” Granato said hours before Quinn scored his first goal this season in Monday’s 8-3 shellacking of the Detroit Red Wings at KeyBank Center. “It’s amazing how he came back in the lineup. He looks like a new player with new energy."' … [Read more...] about After slow start and short break, Sabres rookie Jack Quinn starting to catch fire

'Thompson’s slow start this season already feels like a distant memory. Prior to center Dylan Cozens’ third-period goal against the Detroit Red Wings, he recorded a point on eight straight Sabres goals over two games, a feat that has been accomplished only two times in team history.' … [Read more...] about Tage Thompson dynamic in win, enjoys one of greatest nights in Sabres history

'Davies, 25, is the ninth defenseman who has been on the roster this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Buffalo adds defenseman; Jacob Bryson seizing leading role

'So Sabres coach Don Granato has been rotating his forwards all season, scratching one, in addition to Sheahan, for two-game stretches. Through eight contests, Krebs, Vinnie Hinostroza, rookie Jack Quinn and Rasmus Asplund have all sat out.' … [Read more...] about Peyton Krebs, Jack Quinn and other Sabres making best of rotation

'The 6-foot-2, 214-pound Sheahan has been serving as the Sabres’ 14th forward since recovering from a muscle injury. They could use his roster spot to recall a defenseman.' … [Read more...] about Sabres place Riley Sheahan on waivers

'“Most goals are scored off of rebounds and fight for space net front,” Granato said. “That was both his goals tonight, getting there. … So you score or you can score more. That’s the way to score more, and credit to Tommer tonight, he was very aggressive when we needed him.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Tage Thompson scores twice, buoys OT win: ‘Just a matter of time’

'Power struggled much of the night, as did most of his teammates. Still, the 6-foot-6, 218-pound youngster stands out more than many of the Sabres thanks to his size, status as the first overall pick in 2021 and position.' … [Read more...] about Sabres rookie Owen Power acclimating to NHL, making special plays