Olean Times Herald

'“If I waited another week or another two weeks and tried to really calm everything down, you’re still behind the eight ball with the conditioning and the timing,” he said. “I’m trying to kind of knock three birds with one stone here. Kind of continue to work through the injury while also being able to work through some conditioning and see the puck."' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Craig Anderson could be nearing return from upper-body injury

'Quinn, who made his NHL debut Jan. 11, looked impressive in his first two NHL outings, consistently creating offense. In Thursday’s loss, he scored a power-play goal from the right circle 6:37 into the game and also assisted on center Dylan Cozens’ second-period goal. Quinn played 13 minutes, 15 seconds and pumped three shots on goal.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jack Quinn suffers lower-body injury; Craig Anderson practices

'But right now, the Sabres are still a raw, rebuilding team that ranks among the NHL’s bottom-feeders.' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin, Jack Quinn and others give glimpse of Sabres’ future in loss

'After going down opening night, he sat out 21 straight games. Then in his third contest back, he sustained another injury in the same area and has been sidelined the last 15 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Casey Mittelstadt close to playing; Buffalo has long injury list

'Subban appeared to injure his hand or wrist.' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Malcolm Subban likely out for season after having surgery

'Ruotsalainen had performed like one of the AHL’s elite talents last season, recording five goals and 13 points in 13 games before forcing his way up to Buffalo in April. But in late November, the Finn looked nothing like that player.' … [Read more...] about After slow start, Sabres prospect Arttu Ruotsalainen on tear with Amerks

'The NHL on Wednesday announced five Buffalo Sabres games postponed because of COVID-19 problems have been rescheduled and two other dates on the 2021-22 schedule have been moved so the team can complete its 82-game schedule by April 29.' … [Read more...] about NHL announces new dates for seven Sabres games

'“He’s one one of those guys that inspires others,” Granato said. “That performance tonight was inspiring and the guys felt that and it carried on to the locker room for quite a while afterwards.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Michael Houser dazzles in win over Senators: ‘He was amazing’

'The ultra-talented winger has now scored a whopping 17 goals and 34 points in 23 games this season. Ironically, the goal, originally credited to Amerks captain Michael Mersch, pushed Quinn into a tie with Mersch for the team lead in goals, the AHL’s second-highest total.' … [Read more...] about After change, Sabres prospect Jack Quinn has four-goal game for Amerks

'“We just scored a goal to go up 2-0, you’re on a power play and we didn’t manage the situation well,” coach Don Granato said on a Zoom call following the Sabres’ 3-2 overtime loss.' … [Read more...] about Sabres blow late lead, lose in OT to Red Wings: ‘We let our goalie down’

'“He was good,” Sabres coach Don Granato said of Samuelsson on a Zoom call. “He was the least of our worries, that’s for sure. He’s a pretty stabilizing guy, obviously. A big body. We’ve used (Alex) Tuch and (Tage) Thompson on the penalty kill because they just cover so much ice and have range. Samuelsson has such a presence with his size and reach and strength.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Mattias Samuelsson looks impressive in season debut for Buffalo

'“I missed that feeling of making a pass, making plays, skating hard,” said Krebs, who missed four games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Peyton Krebs thrilled be back: ‘Just getting my stride up here’

'“He’s been in pro hockey for years and years,” coach Don Granato said Wednesday after Houser signed an NHL contract and joined the Sabres for the second straight season. “To still be preparing for a moment that, if you look at the years that have passed, it’s not coming. But he still believed and he believed and he believed and he did, because when he finally got the … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Michael Houser beats long odds to return to NHL

'“Very pleased,” Sabres coach Don Granato said on a Zoom call. “I felt our guys deserved the win. They worked for it, they earned it from the first drop of the puck all the way to the end, all the way to Hinostroza’s goal. They battled and they stuck to a game plan, they had a real sense of objective and it was great to see."' … [Read more...] about Jeff Skinner, Aaron Dell star as Sabres end winless skid, beat Predators

'It’s a dream that seemed far-fetched 10 or 11 months ago as Dahlin regressed mightily under ex-Sabres coach Ralph Krueger. He looked lost and overwhelmed, losing his aggression while becoming a gaffe machine.' … [Read more...] about NHL All-Star Rasmus Dahlin becoming Sabres’ best player: ‘Elite defenseman’