"1. Victor Olofsson has had a long year. Go back to the spring of 2023, when Olofsson was a healthy scratch in some of the Sabres’ most important games. Over the summer, Olofsson was the subject of trade rumors and wondered where he would be playing this season. Then he got to training camp with the Sabres just after he and his wife had their first child, in early September. Olofsson was on top of the world away from the rink but ended up in a similar spot in the lineup. He was often a healthy scratch.

But in the past month, Olofsson has been one of Buffalo’s best offensive players. After not getting a point in October, Olofsson had 9 points in 11 November games. Since re-entering the lineup on Nov. 4, he leads the Sabres in points per 60 minutes. He has two goals in his first four games in December, including Buffalo’s third goal in Thursday’s win. It was a perfect shot off the rush and a much-needed insurance marker for Buffalo.

Last week, Olofsson mentioned it’s tough to contribute in the way he’s used to when he’s getting eight or nine minutes a night. So he has tried to focus on doing little things right in those minutes to build confidence in his game. Now the points are coming, and Olofsson’s game looks more complete, too. Against Boston, he dropped down to block a shot and broke up another play in the defensive zone. More than anything, Olofsson, who scored 28 goals last season, is glad to be contributing within a group of teammates he’s grown close with over the years.

“I love it here,” Olofsson said last week. “I love everyone in the organization. It’s a business. It’s tough if you’re not playing a lot. But I can’t ask for anything more than I’m getting right now."

From the Athletic
- DirtyDan

He seems to be taking it in stride, good for him. He has played better and as much as I hope that simply allows us to move him for a return, credit where credit is due.

He seems to be taking it in stride, good for him. He has played better and as much as I hope that simply allows us to move him for a return, credit where credit is due.
- QuinnFan

Trading VO for a return has reached meme status.

Devon Levi received a call from the NHL recently telling the Sabres' goalie that he needed to take his meditation routine elsewhere.

"It kind of sucks. That's kind of the spot I like, but it is what it is."

Devon Levi received a call from the NHL recently telling the Sabres' goalie that he needed to take his meditation routine elsewhere.

"It kind of sucks. That's kind of the spot I like, but it is what it is."
- Boss34

Moves to the dot and puts up 2 great games.

I don't think it bothered him what so ever.

Trading VO for a return has reached meme status.
- Lunaion

Must be killing you that olo is playing well

Moves to the dot and puts up 3 great games.

I don't think it bothered him what so ever.
- DirtyDan

Does Levi start against the habs tomorrow night?

I absolutely hope so …….

Does Levi start against the habs tomorrow night?

I absolutely hope so …….
- Boss34

Me thinks Comrie starts if UPL is still out...

“I know Charlie was surprised by the hit,” Montgomery told reporters, per team-provided video. “I couldn’t tell if it was an elbow or if it was clean. So, I haven’t reviewed it.”


Montgomery’s first thought , dirty elbow by peterka

Must be killing you that olo is playing well
- Boss34

Not at all. I want him to play well. The frustration comes when his effort isn't there and knowing he's blocking Kulich atm.

I've gave up on getting anything back for him at the TDL last year.

“I know Charlie was surprised by the hit,” Montgomery told reporters, per team-provided video. “I couldn’t tell if it was an elbow or if it was clean. So, I haven’t reviewed it.”


Montgomery’s first thought , dirty elbow by peterka
- Boss34

whatever, guy had it coming.

Must be killing you that olo is playing well
- Boss34

Why ? Think like most people he just wants this VO to show up more Consistently than the 80% Blackhole VO.

"1. Victor Olofsson has had a long year. Go back to the spring of 2023, when Olofsson was a healthy scratch in some of the Sabres’ most important games. Over the summer, Olofsson was the subject of trade rumors and wondered where he would be playing this season. Then he got to training camp with the Sabres just after he and his wife had their first child, in early September. Olofsson was on top of the world away from the rink but ended up in a similar spot in the lineup. He was often a healthy scratch.

But in the past month, Olofsson has been one of Buffalo’s best offensive players. After not getting a point in October, Olofsson had 9 points in 11 November games. Since re-entering the lineup on Nov. 4, he leads the Sabres in points per 60 minutes. He has two goals in his first four games in December, including Buffalo’s third goal in Thursday’s win. It was a perfect shot off the rush and a much-needed insurance marker for Buffalo.

Last week, Olofsson mentioned it’s tough to contribute in the way he’s used to when he’s getting eight or nine minutes a night. So he has tried to focus on doing little things right in those minutes to build confidence in his game. Now the points are coming, and Olofsson’s game looks more complete, too. Against Boston, he dropped down to block a shot and broke up another play in the defensive zone. More than anything, Olofsson, who scored 28 goals last season, is glad to be contributing within a group of teammates he’s grown close with over the years.

“I love it here,” Olofsson said last week. “I love everyone in the organization. It’s a business. It’s tough if you’re not playing a lot. But I can’t ask for anything more than I’m getting right now."

From the Athletic
- DirtyDan

yeah, (frank) you. this is on you, pal.

Me thinks Comrie starts if UPL is still out...
- DirtyDan

Geesh, heading to the game is way more exciting with the phenom in net imo

You could be right though, it’s comries “turn”


Something tells me it’s gonna be Levi though, they would love for him to prove them right

Why ? Think like most people he just wants this VO to show up more Consistently than the 80% Blackhole VO.
- Buff36

It kills me that Olofsson tries for 2 months a year. The other 5 are worthless. Good for him if he keeps it up. It benefits all.

It kills me that Olofsson tries for 2 months a year. The other 5 are worthless. Good for him if he keeps it up. It benefits all.
- TheSabresTaco

That's it right there Taco!

Not at all. I want him to play well. The frustration comes when his effort isn't there and knowing he's blocking Kulich atm.

I've gave up on getting anything back for him at the TDL last year.
- Lunaion

Guess we just have to sit back and grit our teeth and watch olo play well

whatever, guy had it coming.
- TheSabresTaco

Karma. McAvoy has a few instances this season that were suspension worthy.

yeah, (frank) you. this is on you, pal.
- TheSabresTaco

It definitely was on him and I give him credit for turning it around. Hes looked great since returning. Playing a full game, staying hot while playing with lesser players.





Hot take...... Trade Skinner before him

Trading VO for a return has reached meme status.
- Lunaion

They're going to do it. I just know it's going to happen somehow.

I'm thinking a 4th round picksky and Tatar as a cap dump from Colorado for a half retained Olo.

It definitely was on him and I give him credit for turning it around. Hes looked great since returning. Playing a full game, staying hot while playing with lesser players.





Hot take...... Trade Skinner before him
- DirtyDan

boiling hot take. id trade skinner too, but that's not in relation to olofsson.

Not at all. I want him to play well. The frustration comes when his effort isn't there and knowing he's blocking Kulich atm.

I've gave up on getting anything back for him at the TDL last year.
- Lunaion

He's really not. Kulich can sit in Roch this year. Slide the contract. Its Business

Guess we just have to sit back and grit our teeth and watch olo play well
- Boss34

Lol, you make it out like it's painful...

Well it is a little. Can we change his chat name to Yo-Yo-Olo?

It fits, but it's also really fun to say.

Karma. McAvoy has a few instances this season that were suspension worthy.
- Cory1

Karma. McAvoy has a few instances this season that were suspension worthy.
- Cory1

I loved seeing us scum it up a little against those dirty bastards

I loved seeing us scum it up a little against those dirt bastards
- Buffalo--Sabres

Was surprised Marchand's shot on Joker didn't exhort a bigger response though. Shouldn't have been Joker coming back to confront him, not sure who was on the ice though. Marchand can scrap, but he's a midget, someone should've got in his face.