Olean Times Herald

'The Sabres have consistently moved their feet and played aggressively to force the Bruins into taking infractions. They just can’t convert their opportunities.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ awful power play costs them in loss to Bruins: ‘It’s frustrating’

'Quinn, 19, embraced his three-month stint in Rochester. His maturity and talents impressed Appert and others.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Jack Quinn showcased growth before season-ending surgery

'“It helps to see what the pace of the game is and how the level in the NHL looks like,” he said. “You just try to soak up as much as you can and learn how the play falls and what the speed is like. Also it helps to be with the team here and get to know the guys.”' … [Read more...] about Goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen thrilled for first opportunity with Sabres

'If the Sabres had tied the game early, then perhaps they could’ve generated more momentum and made Tuesday’s game inside KeyBank Center more competitive.' … [Read more...] about Bruins show Sabres how they must compete: ‘We need to elevate’

'“It (stinks) because I was just getting in the lineup and playing,” Borgen said of his injury. “It was fun. The last two months or whatever, I’ve never been injured during the season before, but it’s just a lot of training again.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Will Borgen nearing return, close to becoming NHL regular

'Rousek, 22, tied his career high by scoring 14 goals and set career highs by registering 24 assists and 38 points in 49 games with Sparta Praha, a Czech League team, this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign draft pick Lukas Rousek to entry-level contract

'“His work ethic has been fabulous this year, the way he goes about every day,” Appert said on a Zoom call Monday. “He really approaches things like a pro now.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie prospect Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen ready for chance in NHL

'Overall, Tokarski has compiled a 2-5-2 record with a 3.15 goals-against average and a .914 save percentage in nine games this season. He hadn’t played in the NHL since 2016 before last month.' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Dustin Tokarski named NHL’s First Star of Week

'“That’s competitiveness and that’s drive and determination,” Granato said of Tokarski on a Zoom call. “So all those intangibles are what push him through and pushes anybody through. … He looked even better tonight because of those intangibles.”' … [Read more...] about Goalie Dustin Tokarski looks sharp with little rest, helps Sabres beat Penguins

'“Now was a real good time to bring in anybody young and new because those guys played so consistent and stable over the last little bit,” Granato said on a Zoom call. “And that was the case today. … Danny Girardi’s done an excellent job with them as well. It was a smooth entry for Mattias.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Mattias Samuelsson looks impressive in NHL debut

'Earlier this season, Mittelstadt and Thompson struggled to earn spots in the lineup. Now, with several veterans injured, they’ve taken leading roles under Granato, playing the best hockey of their young careers.' … [Read more...] about Tage Thompson, Sabres’ other young players grab starring roles

'“He’s such a great communicator to us, to the teammates,” Granato said on a Zoom call prior to this afternoon’s game against the Pittsburgh Penguins at KeyBank Center. “Everybody looks up to him. So we definitely lose a big portion of that. He’s a guy that’s around all the time and I’m sure he’ll still be helping us in many respects.' … [Read more...] about Kyle Okposo undergoes season-ending surgery; Sabres make recalls

'“There’s lots of responsibility playing center and I had just been coming on the wing learning the speed of the game and learning how to defend on the wing,” Cozens said on a Zoom call following Friday’s practice at KeyBank Center. “It was big for me to start and once I gained more confidence, moving to was center was good for me.' … [Read more...] about Sabres rookie Dylan Cozens showcasing offense, emerging as special talent

'The Sabres need to add a goalie to their taxi squad.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ goalie picture for weekend still unclear; Linus Ullmark week to week

'And, can you imagine the mob scene at entrance gates before kickoff or the opening faceoff with fans – especially tailgaters at Bills games who wait until the last minute – frantic to have apps scanned, ticket holders who inevitably forget their phones or those who merely protest the vaccination policy and gum up the entry process?' … [Read more...] about Vaccinations required for Buffalo fans?