Olean Times Herald

'“Lindy always talks about winning is hard,” Dahlin said. “But talking to all the guys around the locker room, everybody loves it. We love working hard. We love the hard practices. We love being tired.”' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin excited by what Lindy Ruff gives Sabres: ‘Going to be fine’

'The Sabres, who fly to Germany tonight, will bring the maximum amount of players allowed. They must trim their roster to 23, the standard regular-season size, before their opener Oct. 4 in Prague, Czechia.' … [Read more...] about Prospect Jiri Kulich, other extra players to accompany Sabres on European trip

'What’s clear is Levi looks ready to begin his second full pro season. In Monday afternoon’s 6-1 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets, his first preseason nod, he looked sharp, making 25 saves in KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Devon Levi happy to compete with UPL, sharp as Sabres beat Blue Jackets

'An emphatic victory was almost expected. Following a slow start, the Sabres began annihilating the visitors, scoring five times in a stretch of 4:40 early in the second period to break a 1-1 tie and pull away. At one point, they beat goalie Joel Blomqvist on three consecutive shots.' … [Read more...] about JJ Peterka scores hat trick, shows star qualities as Sabres throttle Penguins

'Right now, he might rank 13th on the depth chart. Every day is precious as he battles for ice time.' … [Read more...] about After signing contract, Sabres’ Peyton Krebs begins fight for ice time

'As a restricted free agent, Malenstyn, 26, needed a new contract from the Washington Capitals. So when their assistant general manager called him during the NHL Draft on June 29, he initially thought little of it. Then after some chitchat, he informed the winger he had been dealt to the Sabres. “He had me stopped in my tracks,” Malenstyn said following Thursday’s session of … [Read more...] about After trade to Sabres, shock turned to excitement for Beck Malenstyn

'On Thursday, Okposo, who played 516 games over eight seasons for the Sabres before they traded him to the Panthers on March 8, retired from the NHL.' … [Read more...] about Former Sabres captain Kyle Okposo retires from NHL

'“Accountability is all about habits, and you can’t let anything go,” Sabres center Tage Thompson said following the session. “I think you let one thing go, then you let another thing go, it starts to develop into bad habits.”' … [Read more...] about Lindy Ruff begins challenging Sabres to raise standards: ‘Everyone brought it’

'Losing Dahlin would be a huge blow. The Swede has established himself as one of the NHL’s most dynamic defenseman. Last season, he scored a career-high 20 goals and 59 points, which tied for the team lead. He also averaged a team-high 25 minutes, 25 seconds of ice time over 81 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Rasmus Dahlin injured; Matt Savoie trade filled big need

'Krebs, the Sabres’ last restricted free agent, is officially back for his fourth season, having signed a two-year, $2.9 million contract on Tuesday. But as training camp opens Wednesday with the first on-ice sessions in KeyBank Center, it’s unclear where he fits.' … [Read more...] about After signing contract, Sabres’ Peyton Krebs might have to battle for spot

'“He blew the doors off the tournament,” said Rochester Americans coach Mike Leone, who ran Buffalo’s bench. “He was excellent. Every time he was on the ice, the puck’s in the O-zone.”' … [Read more...] about Competitive style could help Sabres prospect Jiri Kulich earn spot

'“Just working and, yeah, be physical, get on the puck in the O-zone,” Nadeau said following the game in LECOM Harborcenter. “I think that’s by bread and butter, just be in front of the net, and, yeah, it’s been two great games for me.”' … [Read more...] about Prospect Olivier Nadeau impressing Sabres after demotion to ECHL

'So the three-game rookie tournament, which continues Saturday against the New Jersey Devils, offers an anxious Kozak, 21, a much-needed opportunity to rebuild belief in his talents. He excelled in the Prospects Challenge in his first two seasons, so the next few days could buoy him.' … [Read more...] about After injury-plagued season, Sabres still high on prospect Tyson Kozak

'“Wahly came in with that size, at that age, it’s something that you can’t teach,” Prospal said following Thursday’s session of rookie camp in LECOM Harborcenter. “You either have it or (you don’t) have it. So that’s the first thing that stood out.”' … [Read more...] about Size, skill make Sabres’ Anton Wahlberg intriguing prospect: ‘Maybe a steal’

'“That was a great experience to improve on the other things, especially D-zone and net-front,” Kulich said Wednesday following the first session of rookie camp in LECOM Harborcenter. “Those things help my team to win, not just scoring goals but the other things.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Jiri Kulich focused on becoming grittier, stronger presence