Olean Times Herald

'Payne played 14 years in several minor leagues, skating for a whopping 21 teams, including four AHL clubs. The former forward played 132 games in the ECHL, amassing 546 penalty minutes.' … [Read more...] about Cincinnati’s Jason Payne becomes pro hockey’s only Black head coach

'Despite playing 63 miles from KeyBank Center, the Sabres would be considered the “home” team for the game. They also gave up a date in Buffalo and were the home team for the 2018 Winter Classic at Citi Field in Flushing, a game they lost 3-2 to the New York Rangers in overtime.' … [Read more...] about Report: Sabres could play outdoor game in Canada against Maple Leafs

'Of course, by firing Fish, Eichel likely wants to spark some action. Brisson, the co-head of the Creative Artists Agency’s hockey division in Los Angeles, has 52 other NHL clients, according to Puckpedia.com, including some of the game’s biggest stars and top young players.' … [Read more...] about Reports: Sabres captain Jack Eichel fires longtime agent, hires Pat Brisson

'“He knows everything that a coach really can’t teach you. He knows it by heart,” Leksands coach Bjorn Hellkvist told the Times Herald. “He has a perfect vision of the ice and he can execute the small plays, find those seam passes and set those guys up. And he has a wrist shot that’s amazing."' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Isak Rosen possesses array of special talents: ‘Perfect vision’

'“To my Sabres family, to spend 50 years doing any one job is more than a person can ask for, let alone one as special as mine,” Jeanneret said in a statement. “My interactions with the fans at KeyBank Center have been one of the thrills of my career, one that was sorely missing over the past year.' … [Read more...] about Sabres play-by-play man Rick Jeanneret to retire after upcoming season

'Power has said he will likely turn pro after his sophomore year. He could sign his entry-level contract with the Sabres late in the 2021-22 season.' … [Read more...] about Report: Sabres prospect Owen Power to return to Michigan for sophomore year

'After beginning his 17-year pro career with the Amerks, Paetsch, who played defense and forward, returned to Rochester in 2017 and spent his last three seasons as a player-mentor.' … [Read more...] about Sabres hire Tim Kennedy, Nathan Paetsch as development coaches

'Fitzgerald registered two goals, nine points and a minus 10-rating in 22 games with the Rochester Americans last season. The Sabres also recalled the defenseman to their taxi squad.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign Casey Fitzgerald to two-year contract

'“It was more of an opportunity to just get into the lineup,” said Pysyk, who signed a one-year, $900,000 contract on July 28 to return to the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Mark Pysyk excited for chance to play defense, optimistic about Sabres’ future

'“I had to go through some hurdles of playing poorly, going back to the minors, just being happy to be in the league, which sent me back down to the minors,” Anderson said. “So there’s lots of stepping stones in my career that I don’t want to see these other guys make the same mistake."' … [Read more...] about How 15 days in 2006 changed the career of Sabres goalie Craig Anderson

'Houser could be ticketed for Cincinnati, the Sabres’ ECHL affiliate, again in the upcoming season. He spent two years there before the Cyclones opted out of last season.' … [Read more...] about Goalie Michael Houser returns to Sabres organization on AHL contract

'An active NHL player has never undergone disc replacement surgery. Prusmack said mixed-martial arts fighters and rugby players have had the procedure.' … [Read more...] about Doctor makes case for Sabres’ Jack Eichel having disc replacement surgery

'After spending much of the season on the taxi squad, the 5-foot-11, 189-pound Asplund enjoyed regular duty over the final weeks, averaging about 15 minutes of ice time a game on a scoring line.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign Rasmus Asplund, ink Ryan MacInnis

'The Sabres’ old regime pursued Butcher in 2017 after he passed on signing with the Colorado Avalanche, the team that drafted him in the fifth round in 2013, 123rd overall. He was even photographed carrying a Sabres equipment bag after visiting the team.' … [Read more...] about In Will Butcher, Sabres add intriguing talent to blue line for nothing

'According to the agents, after the conservative rehabilitation period the Sabres and Eichel’s camp agreed to ended in early June, the team’s medical staff determined surgery was required.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel’s agents upset with Sabres, want client to have neck surgery