Olean Times Herald

'The injury has created a fresh opportunity for the 6-foot-4, 196-pound Luukkonen, a youngster labeled as Buffalo’s goalie of the future years ago. So far, he has endured an inconsistent season, compiling a 6-6-0 mark with a 3.42 goals-against and an .888 save percentage in 12 contests.' … [Read more...] about Reeling Sabres battling defensive woes amid goaltending crisis

'Having been scored on 90 times through 24 games, they’re on pace to give up 308 goals, a stunning number would tie the franchise’s all-time mark for most goals against in a season set by the 1986-87 team in 80 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ defense keeps reeling in loss; Malcolm Subban injured in debut

'“He has been as mystified as anybody,” Sabres coach Don Granato told reporters following Friday’s practice in Raleigh. “This is an elusive thing. You wake up each day and it could resolve and so you’re hopeful of each day with the issue he deals with that tomorrow it resolves completely. But it hasn’t, and because it hasn’t it’s the same subtlety every day. It can be … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Craig Anderson ‘mystified’ by upper-body injury

'“We’ve got a play a full 60 how we played the first 20,” Hinostroza said on a Zoom call following the Sabres’ 7-4 loss.' … [Read more...] about Sabres start fast in loss to Panthers; Casey Mittelstadt impressive in return

'“So that’s a real peace of mind when everybody goes through testing,” Granato said on a Zoom call prior to Thursday’s game at FLA Live Arena. “So there’s concern always when you’re in the middle of a pandemic and we are still in the middle of a pandemic. … We’ve been in this thing and it doesn’t seem like it’s going away."' … [Read more...] about Sabres excited to add goalie Malcolm Subban after losing Dustin Tokarski

'“It’s something I haven’t dealt with before, so some days were different than others,” Mittelstadt told reporters following Wednesday’s practice in Sunrise, Fla. “But (you) try to keep a positive attitude, keep moving forward. It was kind of a long injury. Maybe longer than expected, but there was progress. I felt it getting better every day, even if it was a little bit, which … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: After long wait, Casey Mittelstadt healthy, ready to play

'“He’s not compared to another defenseman in the league; he’s compared to the absolute best defensemen in the league with no experience,” Sabres coach Don Granato said following Tuesday’s practice inside KeyBank Center. “That’s when he entered the league. And that’s a challenge for him.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin struggling to find consistency

'The Sabres, who leave this afternoon for a two-game road trip, have one other healthy goalie on the roster, Aaron Dell.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Dustin Tokarski leaves practice early; Casey Mittelstadt on track to play

'The poor defense was a harbinger for the night. While the Sabres got back in the game after falling behind 3-0 early, they consistently hung Tokarski out to dry.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall behind early, lose to Kraken; Jeff Skinner looking like old self

'Jankowski said Amerks coach Seth Appert has created “an unbelievable environment” in Rochester. The Sabres’ affiliate, which features a mix of top prospects and veterans, has started this season 11-5-0-0.' … [Read more...] about Mark Jankowski grateful for time with Amerks, excited to join Sabres

'“He was sharp and confident,” Granato said of Tokarski. “The saves, I think the two goals against were the only times he didn’t look very comfortable. I don’t think his confidence, I don’t question that at all at any point. But every time he was comfortable in posture he was in front of the puck and stood tall and it was great to see.' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Dustin Tokarski bounces back with two strong outings

'Jankowski, the 21st overall pick by the Calgary Flames in 2012, has compiled five goals and 12 points in 13 games with the Amerks this season. He spent all of last season with the Pittsburgh Penguins, recording four goals and 11 points in 45 contests.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Mark Jankowski; Arttu Ruotsalainen sent to Amerks

'“I was a little fired up after I got hit there so it was a nice way to pay him back a little bit,” Thompson said on a Zoom call following the Sabres’ 4-1 win. “It’s good. I think when we play with confidence, good things happen. I thought tonight, our whole team did that.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Tage Thompson stays hot in win, exacts revenge on Canadiens

'Recalling Luukkonen, 22, from the Rochester Americans would be their easiest option. In 10 games since Anderson was injured Nov. 2, the Sabres have allowed an NHL-high 44 goals. Something must change soon.' … [Read more...] about Could Sabres look to Amerks goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen for help?

'The Sabres, if you’re keeping track, have lost four straight games, allowing a 22 goals during the skid. In each game, they’ve melted down for a short period, a disturbing trend they can’t buck.' … [Read more...] about Sabres melt down early, fall to Bruins; Aaron Dell yanked after one period