Olean Times Herald

'Three straight road wins last week raised expectations and signaled that perhaps the Sabres had finally arrived as serious playoff contender. Then in a three-day span, they dropped games to the Seattle Kraken and Montreal Canadiens. Yikes.' … [Read more...] about Sabres showcase energy, generate offense in loss to Canadiens

'In Tuesday’s 5-1 ugly road loss to the Seattle Kraken, every defenseman had a new partner, and it showed.' … [Read more...] about D injuries could force Sabres to make trade; Peyton Krebs returns to lineup

'“He’s a great human, he’s an unbelievable teammate,” Appert said. “His work ethic’s incredible, his attitude’s incredible. So when you have players on your team that carry themselves in that way, again, a guy that’s been in the NHL a lot and doesn’t act like he’s above being here, smile on his face, working so hard, you root for guys like that. You want them to have success.' … [Read more...] about After stint with Sabres, goalie Malcolm Subban embracing time in Rochester

'Dahlin, 22, scored in all three games last week and compiled five points and a plus-5 rating, helping the Sabres open their four-game road trip 3-0-0.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin named NHL’s First Star after record-setting week

'“I have more speed and control over the moments,” Luukkonen told the Times Herald following Friday’s 4-3 win over the Syracuse Crunch at Blue Cross Arena. “I think you can see it in the games and see it on the ice, too, that there’s more control to it, (I’m) behind the puck all the time."' … [Read more...] about Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen evolving with Amerks, handling load Sabres expect

'The 6-foot, 187-pound Clague, 24, provides insurance. He has compiled two goals and 16 points in 58 career NHL outings with the Los Angeles Kings and Montreal Canadiens. He has registered three assists in five outings with the Amerks this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall defenseman from Amerks

'Granato said while the Sabres won’t know more about Samuelsson’ lower-body injury until today, the early word is “positive.” “So much happier after I heard where he’s at,” he said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Don Granato says early news on Mattias Samuelsson’s injury ‘positive’

'The Sabres, having lost Henri Jokiharju to an injury early in Thursday’s 6-3 road win over the Calgary Flames, had only five healthy defensemen on the roster.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall defenseman Lawrence Pilut from Amerks

'Dahlin, 22, scored again in Thursday’s 6-3 road win over the Calgary Flames, slipping into the slot and beating goalie Jacob Markstrom 10:49 into the game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin scores another goal, sets NHL record

'“One of the hardest things to do is play the game he played tonight,” Amerks coach Seth Appert said following the game at Blue Cross Arena. “He hasn’t played at all, he gets sent down, hasn’t practiced with us, all those things. And (he) just handled it with such class, he had such a great attitude and he got through it, it wasn’t perfect."' … [Read more...] about After demotion by Sabres to Rochester, Anders Bjork embraces fresh chance

'The Reverse Retro white alternate jersey by Adidas will be worn eight times this season, starting Nov. 2 against the Pittsburgh Penguins at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to wear Reverse Retro blue and gold “Goathead” jersey eight times

'The 6-foot, 197-pound Bjork hasn’t played in the AHL since a seven-game stint with the Providence Bruins in 2019-20. He has spent most of his career in the NHL, making just 29 appearances in the minors.' … [Read more...] about Anders Bjork clears waivers, assigned to Amerks by Sabres

'“He’s a Russian bear,” captain Kyle Okposo said Monday in KeyBank Center after the Sabres prepared for Tuesday’s road game against Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers. “We enjoy having him on our side, for sure. He plays a hard game, he plays a heavy game. That’s his game, that’s his job and he does it really well, and it bothers the other team.”' … [Read more...] about ‘Russian bear’ Ilya Lyubushkin gives Sabres’ defense much-needed grit

'With forward Riley Sheahan ready to be activated from injured reserve after battling a muscle problem, the Sabres no longer have room for Bjork on the 23-man roster.' … [Read more...] about Sabres place Anders Bjork on waivers

'Saturday’s heated affair at KeyBank Center looked more like a late-season contest between two teams battling for a playoff spot, not game two of 82 in mid-October.' … [Read more...] about Sabres, Panthers plant seeds of fierce rivalry in heated early-season game