Archives for July 10, 2012

'“Nothing’s been clarified yet. We’ll see what happens after camp. I don’t know,” he said. “That’s something I’ve got to talk through this week. I think it will be my own decision. No one’s pushing me, but it’s something I have to decide. … It’s something in me, what my heart’s going to say.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ first-round picks paired at development camp

'“It was a tough morning, but it’s also good. It’s a good opportunity to push yourself, and this is the type of stuff that brings teams together,” forward Corey Tropp said. “I don’t know if two weeks ago I’d tell you that I’d be jumping in the lake at 5 in the morning, but it was fun. It was a good time … maybe good time is an overstatement. But it was a good bonding … [Read more...] about For Sabres’ prospects, it’s no day at the beach

'“I don’t know if two weeks ago I could have told you I was going to be jumping into a lake at 5 in the morning,” Tropp said. “It was a good time though. Well, maybe good times is an overstatement.”' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres call in Navy SEALs for training

'“I saw some YouTube clips, and that just made me more worried,” Foligno said following the first day of summer development camp inside the First Niagara Center. “It wasn’t smart to do that. I tried to go to bed at 10 and I only went to bed at 1. That’s how scared I was.”' … [Read more...] about Navy Seals put Sabres prospects through rough early-morning workout

'The Lake Superior State freshman was invited after being named the school's outstanding freshman last season when he had five goals and eight assists while also being an honourable mention on the Central Collegiate Hockey Association's all-rookie team.' … [Read more...] about Czuczman skates with Sabres

'"I think when you get older you want to be a leader," he said about all his experience in this setting. "It's certainly my job out here. I just meet the guys and get them comfortable out here. I remember my first camp I was pretty nervous. You just want to make sure that you're talking to them and seeing what they need and if you can do anything to help them out. That's just … [Read more...] about Foligno the wily veteran at Sabres D-camp

'Grigorenko made it clear that he is here for one reason and one reason only. When asked what his goals were for this year, his response was quite clear, "Just to make the NHL," he said. Monday was the first opportunity for Grigorenko to skate with players that have NHL experience. This was something that Grigorenko felt was an excellent experience, "It was really good to see … [Read more...] about Centers of Attention

'Approximately 40 of the Sabres top prospects took part in United States Navy Seals training Monday morning on a local beach. The players went through a variety of workouts ranging from thousands of squats, push-ups, and sit-ups to a swim in the lake at 5 am.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Train With Navy Seals

'A very early start in fact. Because that’s what happens when you have to start your day with a 4:30 a.m. wake-up call to work out with a group of Navy SEALs, before spending an hour on the ice in front of coaches and management.' … [Read more...] about Development camp: Day One