Olean Times Herald

'“He played games in the league last year and he, like most players, like any competitive player, was coming here to earn a spot,” Granato said. “And having that burn going into these games with that, I thought the third period was big for him last night to come back and fight.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen enjoyed ‘great’ training camp

'“I still use the word ‘potential’ with him,” Granato said inside KeyBank Center. “We can look at what he actually is right now, it’s nothing compared to what he could become and he needs to continue focusing on that. He’s done a good job of that but there’s a lot more for him.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Tage Thompson working to unleash ‘incredible potential’

'But among all the established talent the Sabres will dress, three rookies – goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen and wingers J-J Peterka and Linus Weissbach – earned a spot.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ J-J Peterka, Linus Weissbach earn chance in veteran lineup

'Jonsson-Fjallby has compiled 24 goals and 41 points in 108 career AHL outings over parts of the last three seasons. He represented Team Sweden at the 2018 World Junior Championship in Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Sabres add new player, claim Axel Jonsson-Fjallby off waivers

'“The year we had last year was awful with Philly,” said Hagg, who was acquired July 23 in exchange for defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen and two high draft picks. “So we kind of knew that something was going to happen.”' … [Read more...] about Trade to Sabres energized Robert Hagg: ‘I can’t wait to get to Buffalo’

'The Sabres have 43 players left on their camp roster. Coach Don Granato said more moves will be made early next week.' … [Read more...] about Sabres release 12 players from training camp tryouts

'“He’s always a guy you could go to and tell you how it is, whether it’s good or bad,” Hinostroza said prior to Friday’s preseason game against the Pittsburgh Penguins. “And I think as a player you want to know that if you’re not getting the ice time you want, you want to be able to know what you’re doing wrong or what you need to be doing better to get that ice time. And … [Read more...] about Don Granato’s honesty helped Vinnie Hinstroza choose Sabres

'During Pysyk’s first stint here, he and Girgensons were considered key pieces of the Sabres’ future as they began rebuilding. These days, as the Sabres begin another rebuild, they’re two of the team’s elder statesmen.' … [Read more...] about Mark Pysyk enjoying return to Sabres: ‘Going to be a fun team to watch’

'Malone, a dependable two-way presence, provides much-needed depth at center. If he doesn’t make the Sabres out of training camp, he could solidify himself as a top recall option from the Rochester Americans.' … [Read more...] about West Seneca’s Sean Malone excited for second stint in Sabres organization

'“We had other experienced players – (Anders Bjork), Vinnie Hinostroza and (Zemgus) Girgensons – using that game as a gauge,” said Granato, whose Sabres play a road game Thursday against the Detroit Red Wings. “I could see those guys aren’t close to where they can be in another three days, a week or a month. Yet, Will was making plays as if he was already in midseason form.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Will Butcher has special chance to reignite sputtering career

'“It was way easier to play,” Jokiharju said Wednesday inside KeyBank Center. “You play the hockey, just go out there. You weren’t just passive or falling back. I felt like that was huge for my game. Just skating forward, getting good gaps out there. The game flow was so much different. You get pucks more. You just felt way better.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Henri Jokiharju ready to seize fresh opportunities

'“We just played with heart in the third,” Peterka said on a Zoom call from Nationwide Arena. “Everyone was working for everyone and everyone was supporting, everyone wanted us to get the puck deep, to get the pucks on the net and everyone was also cheering for each other. That was an awesome feeling.”' … [Read more...] about J-J Peterka, Jack Quinn showcase skills in Sabres’ come-from-behind win

'“I hit every rung on the ladder,” Dell said following Monday’s sessions of training camp inside KeyBank Center. “I just kind of stuck with it and I was prepared for the chances that I got and I got rewarded with the next step.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Aaron Dell excited for fresh chance, happy to change number

'Why did Olofsson pick new digits? When he broke into the NHL, No. 71, one of his favorite numbers, was worn by Evan Rodrigues, a forward the Sabres traded in 2020.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Why did Victor Olofsson change his number again?

'“Just to get the chance to get in, seven games you never know what can happen,” Mittelstadt said Friday inside KeyBank Center. “So, yeah, there’s definitely things that we look toward. Obviously, that’s a goal of ours.”' … [Read more...] about Confident Casey Mittelstadt sets big goals for himself, Sabres