Olean Times Herald

'After Bylsma, 51, and the Red Wings parted ways last May, his fresh opportunity materialized in a unique place, the minors. He’s an assistant coach with the Checkers, the American Hockey League affiliate the expansion Seattle Kraken share with the Florida Panthers this season.' … [Read more...] about Ex-Sabres coach Dan Bylsma energized by new job as Kraken’s assistant in AHL

'If Houser goes unclaimed, he will likely be assigned to Rochester, where he played 11 games earlier this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres waive goalie Michael Houser, make 10 other roster moves

'Mittelstadt left Sunday’s 4-1 loss to the Colorado Avalanche, just his third outing since undergoing surgery Dec. 10, with soreness in his upper body after playing just 4 minutes, 59 seconds.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Casey Mittelstadt to talk to surgeon; Tage Thompson set to return

'At one point late Sunday, when winger Victor Olofsson briefly left the game after taking a high stick, the Sabres had just nine forwards.' … [Read more...] about Sabres battle to end of crazy weekend; Casey Mittelstadt leaves loss to Avs

'“It was a nice finish to a really chaotic day,” coach Don Granato said of the Sabres’ 14th win this season. “I thought Craig was amazing, how simple he makes the game look in the net. He reads shooters so well you can see why he’s been a great goaltender in the league for a long time.”' … [Read more...] about Craig Anderson backstops Sabres past Coyotes to cap ‘chaotic day’

'“Here he’s at the top of the depth chart, it’s a different type of pressure, and I think he’s starting to recognize that and handle that,” Granato said after the Sabres prepared for Saturday’s road contest against the Arizona Coyotes.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Alex Tuch responding to new challenges, piling up points

'The Sabres, having lost goalie Aaron Dell to a three-game suspension, desperately needed Anderson in at least a backup role before Houser entered protocol. Now he might be forced to play right away.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ goalie crisis worsens as Michael Houser enters COVID-19 protocol

'Right now, Houser is the only Sabres goalie who’s officially available for Saturday’s contest.' … [Read more...] about With Sabres thin in net, goalie Michael Houser has special chance to impress

'Perhaps Anderson can at least back up Houser. But what do the Sabres do if he can’t? Would they acquire another goalie? Stay tuned.' … [Read more...] about Aaron Dell’s three-game suspension creates big goalie problem for Sabres

'The Sabres looked downright awful after a solid start, allowing three goals in a span of 2 minutes, 55 seconds late in the first period and losing for the 10th time in their last 13 outings (3-7-3).' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Aaron Dell could face suspension for hit on Drake Batherson

'Power, 19, has established himself as one of the NCAA’s most dynamic players, showcasing a mature game for Michigan that belies his limited experience as a sophomore. Meanwhile, Levi, 20, has quickly developed into arguably college hockey’s best goalie in his first season for Northeastern.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospects Owen Power, Devon Levi have special chance with Canada

'So in his first days, Granato thrust some young players who had been getting scratched or skating short minutes down the lineup – centers Casey Mittelstadt and Tage Thompson, for example – into prominent roles.' … [Read more...] about Halfway through season, Sabres feel progress, excited about future

'“It is sad, disturbing,” Granato said of what Jordan Subban experienced. “I do believe that the rallying of people in unfortunate instances that happen is really inspiring and motivating and influential, very positive, influential. I think from a league standpoint, from a hockey standpoint … there’s issues that have to be dealt with but it’s a reflection of the person or the … [Read more...] about Sabres troubled by racial taunt Jordan Subban experienced: ‘It’s really sad’

'“At his age, it’s incredible,” Granato said of Krebs’ backcheck. “I mean, he works probably harder when there’s a switch that goes off in him when the puck is coming toward our net. I saw it watching film of him before we had him and you watch it now. He knows his responsibility and the team player in him kicks in high gear when a puck starts going toward our net.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Peyton Krebs scores first NHL goals in win: ‘A pretty special talent’

'“It was time for me to see something new, and, obviously, first there was a little bit sadness, but then, obviously, I think it was good for me to go somewhere else,” Ristolainen said. “I liked being in Buffalo. I liked living here, I liked the fans, they were great."' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Rasmus Ristolainen has warm memories of Buffalo