Olean Times Herald

'If Peterka, 22, keeps earning chances, especially in close, he will almost certainly start scoring. Despite his recent struggles – he also has a four-game point drought – his seven goals and 16 points rank second and fourth, respectively, on the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ JJ Peterka struggling to score; Rasmus Dahlin leaves practice early

'Other than one early breakdown – Wild superstar Kirill Kaprizov completed a nifty four-on-one 6:55 into the game – the Sabres played a clean game before a crowd 17,326 fans in KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres outplay Wild, still lose in Tage Thompson’s return from injury

'“I thought it was my best game by far,” Quinn said of Friday’s 3-2 overtime road win against the Anaheim Ducks. “I thought I was doing stuff that makes me a good player, which for some reason this year it’s been hard to find.' … [Read more...] about In midst of slump, Sabres’ Jack Quinn looks like scoring threat again

'Using Kulich, 20, in the three-on-three overtime and allowing him to take a defensive-zone faceoff – he won eight of his 11 draws that night – illustrates Ruff’s growing confidence in the youngster.' … [Read more...] about OT goal, faceoff ability illustrate rookie Jiri Kulich could stick with Sabres

'“I would have liked to play, but I think it’s smart, for sure, to take an extra few days, especially where our team was at, hot on the road and feeling good about the game,” Thompson said following Tuesday’s 60-minute practice in KeyBank Center. “So why change it up while we’re heading into a back to back?"' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Tage Thompson says he’s ready to return from lower-body injury

'So fresh off his Buffalo debut, expect Reimer, 36, to start either Friday’s afternoon’s home game against the Vancouver Canucks or Saturday’s road contest versus the New York Islanders.' … [Read more...] about After terrific debut, highlight-reel save, Sabres goalie James Reimer could play again this weekend

'“Usually they say it, but I knew that it was my goal,” Helenius said following his first two-point night for the Amerks. “They didn’t say anything because they knew that I knew.”' … [Read more...] about After mistake, Sabres prospect Konsta Helenius dazzles for Rochester

'Last month, Johnson, 23, returned to Rochester, where he has quietly been gobbling up minutes alongside Jack Rathbone on the Americans’ top defense tandem.' … [Read more...] about As Sabres prospect Ryan Johnson waits for next chance in Buffalo, he continues to develop in Rochester

'“With his physical tools, he’s able to get in on the forecheck, get in on the net-front to really establish a presence when he’s on the ice,” he said following Tuesday’s practice in Blue Cross Arena.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Anton Wahlberg using size, skill to make impact as rookie in Rochester

'“Not playing as much as I used to, trying to manage,” Levi said following Tuesday’s practice in Blue Cross Arena. “There were a lot of lessons to be taken out of that. It was a good experience. I felt like there were times of adversity that gave me lessons that I needed to learn, helped me mentally, helped me mature a little bit. …' … [Read more...] about Devon Levi matured as Sabres’ backup goalie, excited to play for Rochester: ‘Happy to be here’

'“I think I need to be more consistent with that. Even though maybe I’m on the score sheet, I think to win even more puck battles and get to the hard areas.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Isak Rosen generated offense for Rochester, tried to evolve before recall to Buffalo

'Levi, 22, must play regularly. Starting once over a three-week stretch, as he did after allowing six goals in a loss Oct. 17, doesn’t help him. Having recently added veteran James Reimer from waivers, the Sabres have an established backup option behind Luukkonen, who has recovered from his lower-body injury.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send Devon Levi to Rochester; Buffalo recalls prospect with Jordan Greenway injured

'In Saturday’s 5-2 road loss to the Philadelphia Flyers, the slick defenseman scored Buffalo’s first goal, a power-play tally that extended his goal streak to four games and his point streak to six contests.' … [Read more...] about Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin scoring goals, piling up points during streaks

'Winger Jordan Greenway left Friday’s practice early with an undisclosed injury. Ruff said he could miss Saturday’s contest against the Philadelphia Flyers, the start of a four-game road trip. “He’s got like a nagging ailment that he’s been playing through,” Ruff said. “Today it bothered him enough he had to leave the ice.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ UPL, Tage Thompson won’t play versus Flyers; Jordan Greenway injured

'In reaching .500 (8-8-1) and winning on a night they struggled at times, the Sabres, who lost 7-5 to Montreal on Monday afternoon, showcased more of their growing maturity.' … [Read more...] about Mature effort helps Sabres rally to beat Blues in OT: ‘Learning the game’