Olean Times Herald

'“Playing in my first game, it’s really cool, and I’m super grateful,” said Kozak, a seventh-round pick in 2021. “(To) thought (to) have scored in my first game is (an) unreal moment, but it got disallowed. So it happens.”' … [Read more...] about Tyson Kozak has goal disallowed in NHL debut as Sabres lose to Jets in OT

'Dahlin, who averages a team-high 24 minutes, 42 seconds of ice time per game, missed Thursday’s game. Defenseman Dennis Gilbert moved into the lineup.' … [Read more...] about Injured captain Rasmus Dahlin misses game; Sabres make roster move

'“It’s really hard mentally,” he said Thursday morning after joining his teammates on the ice in a non-contact role as they prepared for the Winnipeg Jets. “I can’t lie about that. I did a lot of things over the summer to help my body or put myself in the best situation to stay healthy. It’s deflating a bit, especially since I wasn’t too happy with my game at the start of the … [Read more...] about Injuries taking toll on Sabres’ Mattias Samuelsson: ‘Really hard mentally’

'The Sabres have dropped four straight games (0-3-1) and just suffered a loss so humiliating it feels like it could spark some change. They must figure things out in a hurry.' … [Read more...] about As Sabres struggle, anything, including trades, could be on table to improve

'Sabres center Tage Thompson (USA), winger Alex Tuch (USA) and defenseman Henri Jokiharju (Finland), all of whom were believed to be in the mix to represent their respective countries, did not earn roster spots.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin, UPL named to 4 Nations tournament rosters

'In an utterly embarrassing display, they imploded late, allowing four third-period goals and losing 5-4 before a surly crowd of 14,942 in KeyBank Center that booed the home team off the ice when the final horn sounded.' … [Read more...] about Sabres implode in third period, suffer stunning loss to Avalanche; Rasmus Dahlin leaves game injured

'“I saw the writing on the wall a little bit,” Mittelstadt said Tuesday prior to his first game against the Sabres as a member of the Colorado Avalanche, a 5-4 win over his former team.' … [Read more...] about Avalanche’s Casey Mittelstadt grateful for trade, fond of time with Sabres

'The Sabres overcame Thompson’s absence, compiling a 4-1-0 record without their leading goal scorer. But they’ve scored just three goals, been shut out twice and lost all three games (0-2-1) with their top pivot back in the lineup.' … [Read more...] about After injury, Sabres star Tage Thompson resumes what could be special season

'Ruff said winger Jordan Greenway, who has missed the last seven games with a mid-body injury, skated Monday morning. “We’ll just see how he’s feeling after he gets a couple of the skill skates, or skates that initially get you going to see when or if we can get him back in practice,” he said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Sam Lafferty sidelined week to week; Mattias Samuelsson, Jordan Greenway progressing from injuries

'“It’s been a while,” Levi said of his last shutout to reporters Friday in Rochester. “You try not to look at outcomes too much and hold onto them and let yourself feel good because of them. But this one definitely feels good. But just try to enjoy it a little bit and put it behind us.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Devon Levi registers first pro shutout with Rochester

'“I wanted to get that one back for the boys,” he said. “It’s just a dumb second penalty by me and I was (ticked) off. I just wanted to do what I could to help the team.”' … [Read more...] about Dylan Cozens sparks Sabres’ rally in OT loss to Canucks: ‘Heck of a point’

'“I think confidence-wise, I feel my best,” Bryson said following Thursday’s practice in KeyBank Center. “I’ve been getting good feedback, and every time I watch my shifts I’ve thought I’ve had pretty good games.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Jacob Bryson filled with confidence; Buffalo recalls prospect

'If Peterka, 22, keeps earning chances, especially in close, he will almost certainly start scoring. Despite his recent struggles – he also has a four-game point drought – his seven goals and 16 points rank second and fourth, respectively, on the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ JJ Peterka struggling to score; Rasmus Dahlin leaves practice early

'Other than one early breakdown – Wild superstar Kirill Kaprizov completed a nifty four-on-one 6:55 into the game – the Sabres played a clean game before a crowd 17,326 fans in KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres outplay Wild, still lose in Tage Thompson’s return from injury

'“I thought it was my best game by far,” Quinn said of Friday’s 3-2 overtime road win against the Anaheim Ducks. “I thought I was doing stuff that makes me a good player, which for some reason this year it’s been hard to find.' … [Read more...] about In midst of slump, Sabres’ Jack Quinn looks like scoring threat again