Olean Times Herald

'“It’s kind of weird going into a new group early on,” Reinhart, 26, said prior to his first game at KeyBank Center as a visitor. “It didn’t come easy right away, kind of had to learn how to play that system and get comfortable in that environment. I think once I did that, it’s been a lot of fun to play in with this group of guys.”' … [Read more...] about Ex-Sabre Sam Reinhart back in Buffalo thriving with Panthers

'“This is what it looks like in the playoffs. When a team gets up, they shut it down. We were challenged with that and we’ve got to learn from that.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres experience ‘playoff hockey’ in loss to Kings

'“He’ll be sore because of the impact, but the testing here was as positive as it could be,” he said. “Now we’ll get some imaging to make sure it’s nothing more that could be hidden.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Alex Tuch leaves game injured after crashing into goalpost

'Remarkably, Anderson, who signed a one-year contract with the Sabres, hasn’t slowed much or at all in his 19th season. Based on his recent exploits– he has been Buffalo’s backbone – he can likely continue his career next season if he chooses to. He might also be coveted by a contender before the March 21 trade deadline.' … [Read more...] about On verge of 300th win, Sabres’ Craig Anderson enjoying ‘remarkable’ career

'Coach Don Granato said Eakin, who was undergoing X-rays, hasn’t been ruled out of Sunday afternoon’s game against the Los Angeles Kings.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Cody Eakin injured; Vinnie Hinostroza expected to return Sunday

'Despite losing a late lead and taking nearly 50 minutes to get going – “I didn’t feel we had any rhythm to our game until the last 10 minutes,” Granato said – the Sabres had plenty to like about Friday’s effort before 8,462 fans inside KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Wild finish: Jeff Skinner’s heroics help Sabres rally for thrilling win

'“What he’s added to his game is he’s just so much more comfortable knowing what he brings to the game, knowing his role, his responsibilities, how to be effective within those roles and situations, ice time and linemates that the coach gives to him or not,” Granato said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: John Hayden thriving in gritty fourth-line role

'“The opportunity to step back doesn’t mean you stop internalizing,” Granato of Bryson getting scratched. “You internalize different things that you add. I think that happened with Jacob when he was skipped over again here recently because he’s come back and every game has been good, better.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jacob Bryson elevating game to new level

'“Our guys, all four lines, all six defenseman, (goalie Craig Anderson), all played hard for each other,” Sabres coach Don Granato said. “The little things, the details were there and they mattered. They worked hard for the guys next to them. It’s always nice to see the guys get rewarded. Our guys have worked really hard and I don’t think they necessarily deserved to be on the … [Read more...] about Sabres throttle Maple Leafs, end losing streak: ‘They got rewarded’

'Mittelstadt, who underwent surgery in early December, said regaining his timing has been difficult. Most guys have been playing all season, while he’s just getting going again. He said he sometimes catches himself a step behind or ahead of the play.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Casey Mittelstadt starting to look better, moves to wing

'Some of the adversity Thompson endured during his teenage years – he injured his MCL, PCL and broke his leg on one play in 2012 – was just a harbinger for what he has dealt with as a pro.' … [Read more...] about Early adversity helped Sabres star Tage Thompson develop into special talent

'“They were great today, so the information we got today was couldn’t have been any better,” Granato said following the session inside KeyBank Center. “They pushed it pretty hard today and they were taking contact even though it was no. They were in physical battles. So that is really good news.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jack Quinn practices, nearing return from injury

'Still, fresh off Friday’s strong effort, the Sabres carried over little early, and it cost them the game. They looked weak at times against the Stars, a heavy team, losing battles that led to goals.' … [Read more...] about Slow start dooms Sabres in loss to Stars: ‘Have to keep plowing ahead’

'“We just gave them a couple too many chances and they capitalized on them,” Sabres winger Kyle Okposo, who scored in the second period, said on a Zoom call. “But I thought that we were the better team for the majority.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres take Blues to wire but lose: ‘We were the better team’

'The disjointed Sabres, fresh off Sunday’s ugly 7-3 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets, looked wretched early, committing 21 giveaways during the first period. They had 15 total giveaways in their previous three games combined.' … [Read more...] about Sabres look awful early, lose to surging Canadiens: ‘We were sloppy’