Olean Times Herald

'Right now, following a day off today, Dahlin plans to practice Thursday and play Friday when the Sabres host the Toronto Maple Leafs. He needs more than a morning skate before returning from a long absence.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin close to playing; Buffalo makes lineup change

'“That was incredible what he did – showed up,” said Ruff, whose Sabres play the Canadiens tonight. “Terry cares. He’s passionate about what’s happening here, and for him to take the time to come here, it meant a lot to everybody.”' … [Read more...] about Owner Terry Pegula’s presence, words resonate with Sabres: ‘He’s passionate’

'“Just nice to see one go in, take some pressure off and just play freely,” said Quinn, who had mustered just an empty-net goal prior to scoring twice Sunday on Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Dennis Hildeby.' … [Read more...] about Time as healthy scratch helped Sabres’ Jack Quinn find legs, score two goals

'Luukkonen will likely start Tuesday’s game against the Canadiens at the Bell Centre. Then the Sabres host the Leafs on Friday before going into the Christmas break with road games Saturday against the Boston Bruins and Monday versus the New York Islanders.' … [Read more...] about After assignment to Rochester, Devon Levi could return to Sabres soon

'But right now, in the midst of the Sabres’ stunning 10-game winless skid (0-7-3), he said he’s “almost at a loss for words.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ streak hits 10 games with loss to Maple Leafs: ‘Toughest solve I’ve been around’

'“He’s 100 percent invested in what’s going on,” Ruff said following Friday’s practice in KeyBank Center. “It’s not like he’s injured and sitting on the outside. So I think it’s killing him like it’s killing everyone else.”' … [Read more...] about Injured Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin having difficult time sitting out; Jack Quinn could play soon

'“What, six one-goal games?” said Sabres winger Alex Tuch, who missed the net on a breakaway in the second period. “It’s a matter of just one bounce one way or another. Maybe holding a lead, maybe getting up early in the game, maybe tying it up a little earlier. It’s a game of inches. You got to keep pushing forward.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ losing streak hits eight games; Owen Power, JJ Peterka benched

'Not only did Johnson, 23, play the third-highest total of his short career (20:50), he earned a plum assignment playing alongside Bowen Byram throughout Monday’s 6-5 shootout loss to the Detroit Red Wings.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Ryan Johnson skates big minutes; Rasmus Dahlin still sidelined

'They’ve dropped five of those games by one goal. In two of those, including Monday’s 6-5 shootout loss to the Detroit Red Wings, they’ve blown multi-goal leads in the third period.' … [Read more...] about Despite losing streak, struggling Sabres still in thick of playoff chase

'Samuelsson, 24, practiced again Tuesday as the Sabres, who have lost seven straight contests (0-4-3), prepared to close their five-game home stand.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Mattias Samuelsson ready to play after recovering from injury

'The Sabres, having lost seven straight games (0-4-3) after imploding late again Monday’s 6-5 shootout loss to the Detroit Red Wings, have completely fallen apart in the last two weeks after seemingly turning a corner last month.' … [Read more...] about Sabres blow lead, lose seventh straight game: ‘We need to look in the mirror’

'Kozak’s first NHL goal felt especially good because he shared it with his mother, Michelle, who stayed in town after his father and sister returned to Manitoba following Thursday’s game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres rookie Tyson Kozak scores first NHL goal with mother in rink; Buffalo could make lineup changes

'In a downright embarrassing effort, they endured a 5-2 shellacking from noted NHL heavyweight Utah Hockey Club.' … [Read more...] about Reeling Sabres fall apart, lose to Utah: ‘Mentally one of the weakest games’

'Meanwhile, Ruff said winger Jordan Greenway (mid-body) and defenseman Mattias Samuelsson “are both real close” to returning from their respective injuries.' … [Read more...] about Injured Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin still being evaluated

'So far, Adams has stuck to his plan to give the Sabres, the league’s youngest team at about an average of 26 years, consistent success. That means no shortcuts. That means disturbing slumps like their current one under new coach Lindy Ruff, while difficult, won’t lead to rash decisions.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ struggles haven’t shaken Kevyn Adams’ belief: ‘Not going to panic’