Olean Times Herald

'Tokarski’s comeback season stands out as a bright spot in a rough year for the Sabres. Prior to his season debut March 22, he hadn’t played an NHL game since a 10-minute stint with the Anaheim Ducks early in 2016-17. He played last season for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins on an AHL contract.' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Dustin Tokarski dedicates first NHL win since 2015 to late father

'If Luukkonen hadn’t suffered a lower-body injury with the Rochester Americans, the Sabres likely would’ve recalled him before Thursday’s 5-2 road win over the Washington Capitals at Capital One Center. The Finn missed Wednesday’s 5-3 loss to the Cleveland Monsters in Rochester.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen could make NHL debut this weekend

'Karmanos won the Stanley Cup with the Penguins in 2016 and 2017 and another championship as the Carolina Hurricanes’ assistant GM and executive vice president of hockey operations in 2006.' … [Read more...] about Sabres add to front office, hire Jason Karmanos as associate GM

'“Very difficult,” Granato said on a Zoom call Wednesday of Eichel’s season ending. “Knowing him as a person, his commitment, his character and he’s playing through it. It’s not something you want exposed, obviously, because it’s such a competitive environment. That’s information you don’t want the opponents to have, obviously, for his safety.' … [Read more...] about Herniated disc in neck will sideline Sabres’ Jack Eichel rest of season

'“It’s pretty funny how you come full circle, though, and you end up here now,” Caggiula said on a Zoom call Wednesday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres, coach Don Granato offer Drake Caggiula fresh opportunity, comfort

'“I haven’t been in a playoff game, but it didn’t feel like a regular-season game,” said Dahlin, whose goal 11:53 into the third period tied the game at 2.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin responds to challenge of playing heavy Bruins

'Two shoulder surgeries and a brutal concussion stymied the 6-foot, 197-pound winger’s development with the Boston Bruins. This year, he fell out of the lineup, becoming a healthy scratch.' … [Read more...] about Anders Bjork excited for opportunity with Sabres: ‘A fresh start for me’

'Beyond wins and losses, Granato, 53, has transformed the Sabres into a competitive team. They no longer possess a feeble offense and a porous defense. They’ve also started responding to adversity and roaring back in games.' … [Read more...] about Kevyn Adams: Don Granato ‘absolutely … in the mix’ for Sabres’ coaching job

'“We said all along we want Linus to be a Buffalo Sabre and we really feel good about where his game is at,” Adams said. “We’ve had great conversations. Been ongoing. Continue to talk right now. I’ve spent time with Linus just one-on-one having conversations about philosophically where we’re at and where we’re looking to get to and what he’s looking for. That’s my style."' … [Read more...] about Sabres want to re-sign goalie Linus Ullmark: ‘A priority for us’

'“It’s important that when have the proper information to share one way or another, how we’re moving forward, that will be completely transparent,” Adams said. “I think … as we move forward here in the coming days there’ll be more clarity.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jack Eichel will miss more time, not ruled out for season

'“Definitely the no-move really helped me become a Bruin,” Hall said. “It’s been a team, since I knew that I would be traded for the last few weeks, it was a team that I really wanted to join and really wanted to be a part of.”' … [Read more...] about Ex-Sabre Taylor Hall grateful for trade, wanted to join Bruins for long time

'“My first thought was ‘Where am I going?’” Lazar said on a Zoom call. “My wife and I just actually had our first kid a week ago. So a lot of moving parts right there. But (I) couldn’t be happier with Boston, the opportunity. Obviously, they see something in me that they liked to include me in that deal. And I’m ready to prove it and show it.”' … [Read more...] about Curtis Lazar shocked by trade to Bruins after rebuilding career with Sabres

'But they’ve started coming back in games and plowing ahead unfazed when they fall behind. They look like a completely different team under Granato, who keeps making a strong case to have his interim tag removed.' … [Read more...] about Sabres rally to stun Flyers; Don Granato making strong case to keep job

'“It’s awesome. It’s a dream,” a smiling Ruotsalainen said following his second NHL game, the Sabres’ 5-3 come-from-behind victory inside Wells Fargo Center. “I don’t know what to say. It’s awesome.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Arttu Ruotsalaien utilizes lethal shot to score first NHL goal

'Hall’s 37-game run with the Sabres was a complete disaster.' … [Read more...] about Report: Sabres trade Taylor Hall, Curtis Lazar to Bruins