Olean Times Herald

'The Sabres have become the NHL’s laughingstock again. Right now, it feels like they will never win another game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres unravel against Islanders, lose fifth straight: ‘It’s a dangerous spiral’

'“I’m open to anything,” Hall said on a Zoom call Thursday afternoon from Nassau Coliseum. “It’s not like I’ve had an amazing statistical year by any means so far this year. So just in saying that, I’ve enjoyed my time here, I’ve really liked the guys, the coaching staff, the way we’re treated as players."' … [Read more...] about Despite slow start, Sabres’ Taylor Hall open to contract extension with Buffalo

'“It’s something that I’ve just been trying to reset every game and bring my best every game,” said Okposo, who has mustered just one assist this seaon. “I mean, it’s one thing if I feel like I’m not playing well; I know when I’m not playing well, and the first five games I did not play well. And I feel like since the (COVID-19 pause last month) I’ve been playing better but the … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Kyle Okposo knows he must start scoring: ‘A results-based business’

'The 6-foot-3 Cozens, 20, landed several heavy punches on Lindgren, even knocking his mouthpiece out.' … [Read more...] about Dylan Cozens’ fight could have lasting effects for Sabres

'A scout who has watched Eichel throughout his career said he believes the lack of personal and team success is weighing on him. By now, after six seasons, he was supposed to have helped them morph into a perennial Stanley Cup contender.' … [Read more...] about Why is Sabres captain Jack Eichel having such a down season?

'They’ve looked downright awful since their COVID-19 pause ended two weeks ago, losing seven of their nine outings.' … [Read more...] about Hapless Sabres lose again, endure brutal weekend: ‘I’m very embarrassed’

'Stalock, 33, has played 151 NHL games, including a career-high 38 last season. The veteran could be an intriguing option for the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Sabres have intriguing goalie option; Jonas Johansson receives first start

'Clearly, the dizzying stretch has drained the Sabres mentally and physically. They looked downright awful Saturday against the Flyers inside KeyBank Center, generating little offense and showcasing wretched puck management.' … [Read more...] about Sabres get blanked by Flyers; Ralph Krueger says lineup changes coming

'“I thought he was our best D here tonight,” Krueger said on a Zoom call. “Amazing, amazing how he’s come off of more than three weeks of a break. … Just shows the character and the fight that he has in him. He’ll be able to take it even a higher level tomorrow.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rasmus Ristolainen looks impressive in return, logs big minutes

'“It’s a hard hit, it’s heavy hit,” Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said on a Zoom call this morning. “The best case we’ll get him back in a month. So a huge loss at this point in our season, especially coming off the tail end of that New Jersey game, which was clearly his strongest performance of the season.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Linus Ullmark out at least one month; Jeff Skinner set to return

'Watching three contests and getting dumped to the taxi squad for a day might’ve done lasting damaged to the player-coach relationship. Still, Skinner doesn’t want to be traded.' … [Read more...] about Jeff Skinner could be nearing return, wants to stay with Sabres

'Goalie Carter Hutton will likely start Saturday afternoon’s game. Jonas Johansson should dress as his backup. Taxi-squad goalie Dustin Tokarski also practiced today.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel questionable for weekend; Sabres could have reinforcements

'The Sabres gave Eichel, who appeared to hurt his ankle Tuesday in New Jersey, Thursday morning off. Coach Ralph Krueger seemed confident he would play.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose Jack Eichel, Linus Ullmark to injuries, game to Devils

'“Right now, I feel really good,” Ristolainen said. “(My) energy level has been getting better every day since (the) last six days I’ve been and working out. So that’s all good. Yeah, it’s been a long three weeks, and really tough the first two weeks.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rasmus Ristolainen nearing return after rough battle with COVID-19

'“It was hard coming off 10 months not playing a game and just trying to find your rhythm and then miss the first five games,” Okposo said on a Zoom call Sunday. “It’s not easy, but you got to find a way to deal with it and you got find a way to contribute. I just felt like personally I was a little bit, I don’t now, the game was fast, I was a little bit scatterbrained out … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Kyle Okposo starting to find groove following slow start