Olean Times Herald

'“We did need a little time to get our legs under us, especially starting late in the first and into the second, you could feel a surge and just a battle and compete level that was impressive when you look at how disappointing the trip had been until now, the quick turnover from yesterday and that very painful loss,” Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said on a Zoom call. “You know … [Read more...] about Sabres bounce back to beat Devils, close road trip on high note

'Krueger said 5-foot-9, 179-pound Bryson has been the Rochester Americans’ best defenseman this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres excited to give prospect Jacob Bryson opportunity: ‘It just felt right’

'Skinner, who scored 40 goals two seasons ago, had never been a healthy scratch in his 11-year NHL career before Monday. The veteran has struggled this season, scoring zero goals in 14 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jeff Skinner sits out second straight game as healthy scratch

'The Sabres struggled offensively in two home losses to the Islanders last week, scoring just one goal. But Monday inside Nassau Coliseum, they consistently cracked the Islanders’ rigid structure, generating a slew of chances.' … [Read more...] about Sabres generate more offense, still fall to Islanders for third time in week

'“I had tears two nights ago already,” Krueger said on a Zoom call late this afternoon from Nassau Coliseum. “It was pretty clear on the doctor’s first assessment we were dealing with a really serious setback. The confirmation just underlines the pain that we feel for the person, first and foremost, and then the player that we lost for the season."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jake McCabe out for season

'But Skinner, 28, has struggled so badly under Ralph Krueger, Housley’s replacement, he could be a healthy scratch for the first time ever in tonight’s road game against the New York Islanders.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jeff Skinner could be healthy scratch against Islanders

'“I’ll be honest with you, (I’m) not very optimistic about the diagnosis that’ll come out of this, but let the medical team take a look at it and we’ll give you a full report,” Krueger said on a Zoom call. “The lower-body injury is serious.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres concerned about Jake McCabe’s injury; Buffalo recalls defensemen

'While Krueger couldn’t offer a recovery time – “We don’t have a final diagnosis yet,” he said – his words painted a grim picture for McCabe, who recently recovered after testing positive for COVID-19.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ralph Krueger ‘very concerned’ about Jake McCabe’s lower-body injury

'Despite the close margin, Saturday was the Sabres’ best all-around effort since they shellacked the Flyers 6-1 on Jan. 18 in Philadelphia.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Buffalo’s early goal buoys win; Taylor Hall honored by Devils

'“Everybody’s trying to play within the principles, they’re trying to execute properly and almost squeezing our sticks too hard once we have (an) offensive opportunity,” Krueger said on a Zoom call Friday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trying to generate offensive confidence: ‘Definitely some fragility’

'Ristolainen, who was removed from the NHL’s COVID-19 protocol-related absences list Tuesday, underwent further examination before the symptoms dissipated, according to the paper. The 6-foot-4, 221-pound Finn hasn’t rejoined the Sabres. He skated on his own for the first time Thursday, according to the paper.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rasmus Ristolainen reveals difficult battle with COVID-19

'“With Risto, we’re going to take our time,” said coach Ralph Krueger, who returned to the Sabres on Sunday after testing positive for COVID-19 on Feb. 4. “You can see the writing on the wall, that he needs more space to get his energy level up. Every one of us that had COVID has a different pathway back. His will still take some time. I really don’t expect him to join us on … [Read more...] about Three more Sabres back from COVID-19; Rasmus Ristolainen still out

'“Just not used to the speed, controlling my energy,” Borgen said of the early moments of Monday’s 3-1 loss to the New York Islanders at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Will Borgen looks impressive in first game action in nearly year

'Mittelstadt, 22, was added to the absences list Feb. 7. The American has played two games this season, recording one assist. He has spent most of the year on the taxi squad.' … [Read more...] about Casey Mittelstadt final Sabres player removed COVID-19 absences list

'Defenseman Jacob Bryson and forwards Steven Fogarty, Andrew Oglevie and C.J. Smith moved from the practice group to the Rochester Americans.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send two players to taxi squad, four others to Amerks