Olean Times Herald

'“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

'“The opportunity that’s arisen for him here is you’re going to earn as much ice time as you can get,” Anderson said following Friday’s practice at KeyBank Center. “There’s not a $6 million goalie in front of him right now. There’s a guy who’s 41 years old who’s going to need some maintenance days. He’s from time to time going to step up and carry the mail.”' … [Read more...] about For Sabres goalie Eric Comrie, a chance to start materializes in Buffalo

'“We found our game pretty quick and we battled through it and we find a way to win,” said Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin, who scored the go-ahead goal. “We want to play a fast game. Ottawa was a good team but we really stuck with it.”' … [Read more...] about Craig Anderson dynamic in Sabres’ win: ‘Amazing to think he’s 41’

'Olofsson’s wrist eventually healed. Still, the 30-game goalless stretch forced him to evolve. Granato said the Sabres challenged the Swede, who has often been labeled as a one-dimensional power-play stud, to find ways to improve.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Victor Olofsson earns spot on first line after fast finish

'The vision and close relationship Granato, 55, and Adams, 48, share makes them unique in these parts. After Darcy Regier fired Lindy Ruff in 2013, the Sabres employed six coach-GM duos over a dismal eight-year stretch. None of them generated positive results or seemed to enjoy any chemistry.' … [Read more...] about Don Granato, Kevyn Adams give Sabres stability: ‘We are going to win’