Archives for July 17, 2014

'“This year I have a lot more confidence,” Bailey said. “I’ve been here working out since April now, so I’m comfortable with the training staff and the workouts. Nothing’s new to me. I feel like I can have more of an impact.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ local prospects weather the changes

'“I wouldn’t say points are my game by any means,” he said. “I think I played a strong, power-foward role (at Quinnipiac) and I think in the NHL you need players like that who are going to go to the hard areas, and get pucks to the net, and be hard to play against. That’s kind of what I pride myself on.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Samuels-Thomas ready to be the heavy

'Fasching called the Sabres “an up and coming organization.” Seven first-round picks are in camp. He thinks the prospects have the work ethic to compliment their skills.“That’s really encouraging to see,” he said. “A lot of times you see guys that get drafted in the first round. They’re like, ‘Oh, I’m a first-rounder now. I don’t have to work.’ But there’s first-rounders, … [Read more...] about Leaving Kings wasn’t hard for Fasching

'He's shown signs of being a dependable two-way defenseman and has an opportunity to make the Sabres' lineup this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign D Ruhwedel to 2-year contract

'A person familiar with the agreement confirmed to The Associated Press early Thursday that the Sabres have reached a deal to re-sign Ennis to a five-year contract worth about $23 million.' … [Read more...] about AP Source: Sabres reach deal to re-sign C Ennis

'Ruhwedel (5/7/90, 5'11", 181 lbs) has played in 28 games for the Sabres since signing an entry-level contract with the club in April 2013. While playing for the Rochester Americans in 2013-14, Ruhwedel notched 28 points (4+24) in 47 regular-season games, which ranked him second among the team’s defensemen. He also appeared in five playoff games and recorded five points (2+3), … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Ruhwedel to 2-year contract