Olean Times Herald

'“It’s been a struggle for me, personally,” Hall said on a Zoom call following the Sabres’ 3-0 loss. “I know I’d love to have four or five goals right now. I feel like I’ve had some bad luck a bit. But at the same time, when you’re not scoring, you got to change something, you got to find whatever is in your game that’s not allowing you to put the puck in the net."' … [Read more...] about Sabres can’t exploit rookie goalie, get blanked by Islanders

'“It’s been a wild ride for me,” Davidson said on a Zoom call prior to Tuesday’s 3-0 loss to the New York Islanders. “I know I’ve played on a lot of different hockey teams. I’ve gone into a lot of different locker rooms and had to learn a lot of different systems and new faces. It’s honestly just been a blast.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Brandon Davidson grateful for nomadic NHL life: ‘It’s been a wild ride’

'The result, as expected, was a loss not nearly as the score might indicate. How bad was it? Winger Jeff Skinner recorded the Sabres’ 21st and final shot on Islanders goalie Semyon Varlamov 16:54 into the second period. They did not register a shot on a goal in the entire third period.' … [Read more...] about Sabres register zero shots in third period, fall to Islanders in return

'Rieder, 28, said he experienced “a rough couple days.” Even after he felt better, he was forced to sit idle. The NHL prohibits anyone on the COVID-19 protocol-related absences list from working out at home.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Tobias Rieder returns to lineup, Buffalo adds new players

'“Just this morning, when the players arrived and we passed each other, and getting out on the ice for a few minutes gives you so much energy back,” Krueger said on a Zoom call following the session. “You know why you’re here. You love the group you’re working with and the potential of the group and the individuals. …"' … [Read more...] about Ralph Krueger returns to Sabres: ‘Time to realize how lethal this COVID is’

'So defensemen Will Borgen and Brandon Davidson and wingers Steven Fogarty and C.J. Smith could all be thrust into action against the New York Islanders at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres will likely field lineup with C.J. Smith, other taxi-squad players

'“There’s no better way to get back into it than to throw yourself in and just play,” Hall said on a Zoom call following practice inside KeyBank Center. “I think with doctors and the medical staff we still need to chat a little bit and review some things and all that. But I plan on trying to play on Monday.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Taylor Hall felt asymptomatic after positive COVID-19 test

'“A little bit of a slow start for me,” Eichel acknowledged. “Not really where I want to be. But I feel like I’ve definitely taken advantage of these two weeks in trying to prepare myself to have a successful next 46 games."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jack Eichel confident he will play better: ‘Going to start to take off’

'This is the third straight day Smith and Tokarski have been involved in transactions.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send C.J. Smith to Amerks, recall goalie again

'Sabres center Eric Staal, 36, enjoyed a similar opportunity in 2004-05, when the NHL lockout wiped out the entire season. With no collective bargaining agreement, teenagers could play in the AHL. Staal, however, turned 20 early that season.' … [Read more...] about Eric Staal’s experience shows Sabres’ Jack Quinn can develop with Amerks

'“When I’m green, I’m a happy guy,” Smith said on a Zoom call following Thursday’s practice. “But I’ve got to tell you, every morning I have a pit in my stomach wondering whether or not it’s going to be my day. There’s no doubt that there’s fear in everyone.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres battling COVID-19 fears before feeling safe at rink

'The Sabres sent Smith, 26, to Rochester on Wednesday, and he recorded an assist for the Amerks in his season debut, a 4-3 win overtime win against the Syracuse Crunch.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall C.J. Smith from Amerks, make another goalie move

'Those restrictions have increased the importance of practice. Okposo said the Sabres must “grow as organically as we can.” Gathering on the ice offers them that opportunity.' … [Read more...] about Sabres thrilled to be back, believe they can grow from COVID adversity

'Tokarski, 31, was briefly on the taxi squad earlier this season. The veteran played in the Amerks’ season opener Friday, making 31 saves in a 3-2 loss to the Utica Comets.' … [Read more...] about Sabres make goalie move, send C.J. Smith to Amerks

'“The comfort was that we should move forward and play the game,” Adams said on a Zoom call as the Sabres practiced for the first time in eight days on Tuesday afternoon.' … [Read more...] about Sabres felt comfortable playing Devils before COVID-19 problems began