Archives for July 18, 2014

'“Tyler wants to be a Buffalo Sabre,” Eustace King, Ennis’ agent, told The Buffalo News by phone Thursday from Los Angeles. “They were the team that took him in the first round. There were a handful of teams that considered him that year and Buffalo was the one that took him. You have to give them a lot of credit for believing in him.”' … [Read more...] about New deal shows Sabres’ long-term faith in Ennis

'“I think that’s why Buffalo brought me in, to compete hard and do everything I can to win battles,” Compher said. “That’s what I’m trying to do in camp. Sometimes I get into it with guys, but it’s just hockey. It’s nothing personal.”' … [Read more...] about The hits keep on coming from Compher

'“He’s a guy that has really probably surprised me more than anyone here at camp,” Cassidy said.' … [Read more...] about Unknown Sabres prospect Maxwell Willman impressing at development camp

'“I truly believe Tyler’s a 25- to 30-goal scorer in the NHL,” Eustace King, Ennis’ agent, said by phone. “I believe he’ll be a 70-point plus guy at some point in the NHL, and I think he’s a young man that’s always been told he couldn’t do it. There’s been a lot of doubters. He’s always had to push on and prove guys differently.' … [Read more...] about Sabres show their faith in Ennis

'The final piece to the puzzle is the 2015 draft, which features at least one generational forward talent (Connor McDavid) and possible a second (Jack Eichel). The Sabres own three first-round draft picks (BUF, NYI and STL) in what is being called the deepest draft in years, and under the NHL's current system, a last-place finish guarantees Buffalo would get one of the two with … [Read more...] about Sabres not clear for 2015 lottery yet

'Ennis will make $7.3 million this season, $4.75 million in 2015-16, and $3.65 million in each of the final three seasons of the contract, one of the people said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign C Ennis to 5-year $23 million deal

'Ennis led the Sabres last season with a career-high 21 goals and was the second-leading scorer with 43 points in 80 games. He has ranked among the team's top five in scoring each of the past four seasons.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Ennis to multi-year deal

'Ennis has 69 goals and 166 points in 267 games since being the 26th overall pick in 2008. He had 20 goals and a career-high 49 points as a rookie in 2010-11.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Ennis to 5-year deal

'The Sabres have signed forward Tyler Ennis to a 5 year/$23-million contract.' … [Read more...] about Sabres make Ennis signing official

'Sam Reinhart was given a “maintenance” day and did not practice. He's been hit very hard throughout this camp by Zemgus Girgensons and Jordan Samuels-Thomas.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Reinhart misses practice

'In 2013-14, Ennis led the Sabres with a career-high 21 goals and ranked second on the team in total points, with 43 (21+23) in 80 games played. Ennis recorded his first 20-goal season in 2010-11, when he tallied a career-high 49 points (20+29) in 82 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Ennis to multi-year contract

Justin Kea will work hard (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Ristolainen working to be ''fasrer, stronger, better'' next season (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage