‘”Ideally you’re always getting it done for the start of training camp,” said General Manager Jason Botterill. “But the fact we kept the dialogue going, there was no boycott from either side … was probably the reason we came to a deal now versus having to wait until the start of the season. Both sides realized the importance of a young player being part of training camp with the amount of changes we had.”‘
The Sabres Report - September 21, 2018
Sabres Notebook: Bogosian back after brief absence; Sheary could play in opener ★
‘”Coming back from a major surgery, you’re trying to check off all the boxes and I think it’s just precautionary stuff,” Bogosian said. “They had a plan in place to get me back to playing. There’s certain stages you have go to through coming back from surgery even thought I got it a long time ago.”‘
Sabres goalie Scott Wedgewood: 'I think I can be a No. 1 in this league' ★
‘The Sabres clearly believe Wedgewood, 26, played better than his statistics would indicate. “They kind of spoke to me on my level and how I felt,” said Wedgewood, a third-round pick by the New Jersey Devils in 2010. “What they had (seen) was similar to what me and my agent, goalie coach and personal development people in my tight circle felt as well.”’
Sam Reinhart practices, happy to be back with Sabres ★
‘Fresh off a 25-goal, 50-point season, Reinhart is expected to be a major contributor to the Sabres. Considering the fast pace of camp throughout the first week, if he missed more time, he might’ve fallen behind.’
Sabres notes: Zach Bogosian being eased along after hip surgery ★
‘“Coming back from a major surgery, you’re trying to check off all the boxes,” Bogosian said after the Sabres prepared for tonight’s road preseason tilt against the Toronto Maple Leafs. “Just precautionary stuff, just trying to make sure everything’s going as smooth as possible. It felt good.”’
NHL preseason game comes to Clinton: 10 things to know about the historic arena ★
‘The rink is only 190 feet long, which is 10 feet shorter than NHL regulation. Orsino said the ice looks longer than it is because its corners are in a 14 degree radius, which is a little tighter than usual.’
Reinhart eagerly rejoins Sabres with new contract signed ★
‘“Whether it was a one-year or an eight-year, it’s not changing my mentality,” Reinhart said. “I know the player I can be.”’
Sabres' Reinhart gets in his first training camp practice ★
‘Reinhart was here in Buffalo skating with his teammates until camp started. He then flew home to Vancouver to work out with the UBC Thunderbirds. Reinhart said, “It was probably one of the most challenging weeks in a half I’ve been a part of. The best thing I did was come in early and be around the guys because now it just feels like I missed a few days.”‘
Sabres' Sam Reinhart rejuvenated as he reports to training camp ★
‘”I am just thrilled to be back around the guys because anytime they are all here and you are not it is not an easy situation to be in,” Reinhart said. “So, obviously I kept in touch with all the guys over the week and a half. At the time, it seemed like two years being away but now it seems like two days so thrilled to be back.”’
Reinhart Hits Ice With Excitement At Sabres Training Camp After Contract Extension ★
‘”It was probably one of the most challenging week and a halves that I’ve been a part of,” said Reinhart. “I think looking back on it the best thing I did was come in early and be around the guys, because now it feels just like I’ve missed a few days and I’m right back with the team after you usually would with an injury. That’s made me feel really comfortable coming back in and I really jumped right back into things.’