Archives for 2013

'“You have a year like you did last year, you want to change some things,” he said. “I’ll be the first to say that’s on me as a player last year. I have to be much better and it’s just a matter of taking it day by day and focusing on improving each and every day right until that first game and continuing that throughout the season.”' … [Read more...] about Still growing

'“You can see his natural talent, and he’s been able to do that for a long time. That’s very easy for him. Now as he progresses and he’s with us for a long time now, it’s finding the purpose in things. Part of that for him is being a more well-rounded player so he can help us win a Stanley Cup down the road. That’s his job now.”' … [Read more...] about Six-year contract allows Hodgson to play leading man with Sabres

'Leino, who will turn 30 on Oct. 6, had surgery on his right hip over the summer. So he now has a matching set of repairs, to go with the surgically repaired left hip he had done in 2010.' … [Read more...] about Healthy Leino in position to help Sabres keep control of the puck

'Most of the time, the meals are set by the trainer for the Sabres, so when you get on the plane, it’s monitored. After the game, it’s a lot of carbs and vegetables. Going to a game, it’s your turkey sandwiches, that kind of thing, things that are low fat and high protein, so you’re not sitting around having junk every night.' … [Read more...] about What are you eating? Rob Ray

'“Obviously there’s pressure just playing professional sports but when they have that much faith in you, obviously you want to try even harder and make sure you reward them for that opportunity,” Hodgson said after the early morning workout Thursday morning at First Niagara Center.' … [Read more...] about Cody Hodgson strives to reward Buffalo Sabres for having faith in him

'“He wants to be a No. 1 guy from the standpoint he wants to be counted on, and he wants to be recognized in a leadership position,” Sabres general manager Darcy Regier said Thursday inside the First Niagara Center during the first on-ice sessions of training camp. “He wants the opportunity to be in positions where you can make a difference."' … [Read more...] about Maturity and talent earned Sabres’ Cody Hodgson long-term contract

'Vanek will play anywhere, but he doesn’t have to like it, “We’ll see. I guess I’m playing the right as of right now which is something new for me so I guess I’ve got to worry about myself right now.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres Vanek is not thrilled to be on the right

'We all know Hodgson needs to work on his defensive game, but the 23 year old had other concerns while working with Gary Roberts over the summer, “Talking with Gary Roberts and the Buffalo staff here, one thing that stuck out was my power and explosiveness in terms of skating, my shot and also playing better defensively, throwing guys off pucks, battling down and that type of … [Read more...] about Sabres Hodgson very pleased he didn’t miss time

'“He’s one of those players that in the future, he’s going to be a leader for us. He’s an important player and we wanted him from the start,” Rolston said. “And I think he wanted to be here. He was here and was chomping at the bit to get things done so he could play today so it says a lot about him.”' … [Read more...] about No doubt

'“A lot of people have been happy to have me back. I feel the same way,” Miller said in First Niagara Center. “I have a great connection with the city, and I’ve enjoyed my time here. I’m just looking forward to getting started and do it all over again.”' … [Read more...] about Miller enters Sabres camp with several goals

'“We had a couple things that didn’t work out during those three years,” he said. “But it was a good experience. I loved the area. To go and see new things is a good experience, I think. In that way, it was good.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Tallinder glad to be back after three tough years with Devils

'Hodgson struggled last season with his backchecking and defensive zone work and will certainly have to improve in that area. Especially since he’s now entrenched as the team’s top center and is its second-highest paid forward behind only Thomas Vanek ($6.4 million).' … [Read more...] about Center Hodgson signs 6-year contract

'“It does look like it’s like, ‘OK, I’m out of here,’ and people are going to believe it or they’re not going to believe it,” Miller said Wednesday inside the First Niagara Center as the Sabres reported for training camp and underwent their physicals. “I thought it was a smart business decision to have it on the market in the last year of my deal so I didn’t at least get … [Read more...] about Ryan Miller ‘not racing out of town;’ goalie still hoping to build something special with Sabres

'“We certainly believe that Cody is a player that will continue to get better and improve,” Regier said prior to the deal. “He has fit in very well organizationally. He is a very mature young man. He’s a very hard-working, committed individual and athlete, and that’s someone we’d like to have around for a long time.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres ink Cody Hodgson to stunning 6-year, $25.5 million deal

'This camp, the first without former coach Lindy Ruff since 1996, has no shortage of interesting storylines. Here are some to follow over the next few weeks...' … [Read more...] about Sabres facing plenty of questions as first training camp under Ron Rolston begins