Olean Times Herald

'“(We) said, ‘OK, this is you naturally now. We didn’t tell you you got to do this or that. You gave us the information, this is natural how you are. So let’s start targeting what you need specifically to you,’ and he’s been doing that the last few games and his energy’s come back,” said Granato, whose Sabres beat the Edmonton Oilers 3-2 on Friday at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Gritty goal shows Anders Bjork starting to find game

'In addition to recording four goals and seven points, Thompson’s 59 shot attempts ranked ninth in the NHL and fourth among forwards entering Thursday’s games, according to NaturalStatTrick.com. His ice time has swelled to 17 minutes, 54 seconds an outing, more than four minutes higher than last season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Tage Thompson starting to realize potential: ‘Grown tremendously’

'“But … the dynamic speed and the ability to change gear is what happened (on Saturday’s goal). You think you got it. His speed is one thing but when he can hit another gear, because you’re always trying to gauge speed and try to match it. The moment you match it, he hits another gear, and you see that in a lot of highlights of his.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres coach Don Granato wowed by Connor McDavid’s talents

'Coach Don Granato wanted Pysyk, a calm 10-year veteran he said possesses “a real stabilizing personality,” to play a more prominent role on the top pair after the Sabres endured some poor defensive stretches. Defenseman Will Butcher, Dahlin’s partner most of this season, was banged up and missed Monday’s game.' … [Read more...] about Veteran Mark Pysyk playing prominent role again for Sabres: ‘He wants more’

'“It’s not a three-week deal,” Granato said following Wednesday practice inside KeyBank Center. “It’s basically an area that’s inflamed and we’re waiting for that to resolve. And it impedes what he can do, what he can bring to the game. It’s … on the smaller side. It’s just it hasn’t resolved yet.”' … [Read more...] about Victor Olofsson to miss another game; Aaron Dell could face Maple Leafs

'“I liked the fight all the way through to the end,” Sabres coach Don Granato said on a Zoom call. “We have to compete. That was one disappointment in our last road game (Thursday), we didn’t have a real high competitive level and we needed that first and foremost. I think there were opportunities in the game that were created and generated and it’s the way we need to play. We … [Read more...] about Sabres battle back after slow start, fall to Capitals: ‘I liked the fight’

'“We have in Finland a saying: ‘If you want to have some pizza, you have to go to a pizzeria,’ so it’s kind of the same way,” Ruotsalainen said following Sunday’s practice inside KeyBank Center. “If you want to score, you have to go to the net. I’m just following that rule, just trying to read where the puck is going to go.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Arttu Ruotsalainen developing into different type of scoring threat

'“They probably got uptight before the second goal,” he said. “It was the defensive zone. It wasn’t any doing of their part. It was doing on us. We just slid out of position and created, opened a seam, which is uncharacteristic. So you could look at it, say we must have been tight. It could be the only explanation for it. Because it was a simple coverage that we’ve done over … [Read more...] about Red Wings roar back, stun Sabres in overtime: ‘A little bit tense’

'“It was Buffalo, it was everyone around Buffalo,” he said. “They love their sports here and they love their Buffalo Sabres. I’m really excited to play for a fan base like this. I mean, I was very thankful to play in Vegas where they really embraced us, the entire city embraced us. But coming to Buffalo, it’s gonna be like none other.”' … [Read more...] about Alex Tuch thrilled to join Sabres: ‘Buffalo, it’s gonna be like none other’

'Krebs looked comfortable from the get-go, generating offense while centering several wingers, including rookies JJ Peterka and Jack Quinn. The newcomer also took some shifts as a winger and played a point on the power play.' … [Read more...] about New Sabres prospect Peyton Krebs has special opportunity with Amerks

'When the Sabres drafted Eichel, he was supposed to lead them back to glory. Instead, they remained at the bottom of the NHL.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade Jack Eichel to Golden Knights for players, picks

'“We were not going to compromise on what we felt we needed as a return,” Adams said on a Zoom call Thursday after completing the complicated deal with the Vegas Golden Knights. “This was a really important decision for us. So however long it was going to take it was going to take.”' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel trade shows Kevyn Adams refuses to compromise Sabres’ future

'“We’re not in a rush to put him in here right away and have to just jump right into the lineup,” Adams said on a Zoom call Thursday. “This is about the long-term and building this and developing this the right way. And that’s how we’re looking at it.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres excited about adding Alex Tuch, Peyton Krebs to young core

'After trading Eichel, the Sabres were about a $1.5 million above the floor, according to capfriendly.com. Adding Boychuk, of course, creates a cushion and allows the Sabres to pursue some deals without the fear of dropping below the floor.' … [Read more...] about Sabres make another trade, acquire Johnny Boychuk to help cap number

'Given their lack of star power, that style has become their bread and butter. If they get away from it, well, losses like Tuesday’s 5-3 setback to the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center will happen.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose aggression, fall to Sharks; Victor Olofsson close to returning