Olean Times Herald

'“When I look at what he was generating, and now what he’s generating just playing the wing and letting Kuli do the work, it only makes sense just to leave him there,” Ruff said. “And the fact he got three tonight should help me talk him into it.”' … [Read more...] about Tage Thompson, JJ Peterka score hat tricks as Sabres throttle Bruins

'Then early last month, center Tyson Kozak, 22, made an immediate impact in his first NHL action, scoring a goal and showcasing a tenacious style.' … [Read more...] about Jiri Kulich’s emergence factor in Sabres waiving Nicolas Aube-Kubel; Buffalo makes recall

'Despite owning just 18 wins – only the hapless Chicago Blackhawks and San Jose Sharks have fewer this season – and an ugly minus-20 goal differential, the Sabres can be a pretty competitive team.' … [Read more...] about In frustrating season, Sabres try to see growth, stay in good place

'“He’s been doing good,” Ruff said following Monday’s practice. “He’s been skating. Again, skated this morning. I mean, this is just me, I haven’t talked to our medical guys, but with the reports I’ve been getting, I anticipate him getting back into practice in the near future for us. That’ll be the first step to getting closer to the lineup. So I think we’re closing in on … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jordan Greenway feeling well, close to practicing again

'The Sabres signed Aube-Kubel to a one-year, $1.5 million contract July 1 as they overhauled their fourth line by adding grit and speed. But a knee injury he suffered in the season opener and ineffectiveness have limited him to just 19 games. Over the past few months, he has often been a healthy scratch.' … [Read more...] about Sabres place Nicolas Aube-Kubel on waivers

'“I’m confident he’ll play,” Ruff told reporters after McLeod participated in Friday’s practice.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ryan McLeod practices, ready to return from injury

'Levi played in Monday afternoon’s 6-4 road loss to the Seattle Kraken, allowing five goals and making 28 saves.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send goalie Devon Levi back to Rochester, recall prospect

'Kulich missed four games with a lower-body injury before returning for this afternoon’s contest against the Seattle Kraken, the start of a four-game road trip. The rookie began the game on the top line pivoting Tage Thompson and Jason Zucker.' … [Read more...] about Sabres activate Jiri Kulich from injured reserve, send prospect to Rochester

'Penguins star Evgeni Malkin hit Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen in the head in Friday’s second period, earning a goalie interference penalty. After sitting on the ice for a moment and talking to the trainer, Luukkonen stayed in the game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall goalie Devon Levi, place Ryan McLeod on injured reserve

'“I didn’t know at first if it was on line,” said Nedeljkovic, whose 40 saves tied his season high. “It could have been in the corner, it could have got two feet off the ground or not even left the ice. Like, I wasn’t sure. I got a little bump from one of their guys, spun me around again, so I didn’t see it until it was probably maybe at the far blue (line), and at that point, … [Read more...] about Penguins goalie Alex Nedeljkovic seals win over Sabres by scoring goal

'“My gut tells me keep him at center,” Ruff said in KeyBank Center. “He’s used his speed. He comes out of the defensive zone with the puck a lot better than being on the wall. There’s times he’s been able to just be kind of a one-man breakout."' … [Read more...] about Jiri Kulich’s return from injury will force Sabres to make lineup changes

'“When you get injured, all you want to get worried about is when you can play again and that stuff kind of goes out the window,” said Samuelsson, whose Sabres host superstar Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins on Friday. “So when I came back, (I) just tried to forget about that stuff and not overthink things or worry about things you can’t control.' … [Read more...] about Injury gave Sabres’ Mattias Samuelsson chance to reset mentally, find game

'How did the Sabres score late without the benefit of a shot? Well, as center Ryan McLeod was about bury an easy empty-net goal to seal the victory and complete his hat trick, Brent Burns raced back and slashed his stick, breaking it.' … [Read more...] about Ryan McLeod’s three goals help Sabres beat Hurricanes; Buffalo records zero shots in odd third period

'“Crazy story,” Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour said. “We’ve had our issues (in) net just with the health issues, (Frederik Andersen) especially. I mean, he’s missed more than he’s played with us since he’s been here. So you’re kind of scrambling there.' … [Read more...] about Former Sabres goalie Dustin Tokarski thriving with Hurricanes

'Cozens, like a lot of his teammates, has experienced a trying season. He scored his first goal in the 11th game. He owns a team-worst minus-17 rating. Only 11 players in the league had a lower-rating entering Tuesday’s schedule.' … [Read more...] about Even amid tough season, trading Dylan Cozens makes little sense for Sabres