'"I definitely have a chip on my shoulder," said Stewart, who last season sustained a right ankle injury that limited him to five games in a Sabres sweater. "I wasn't happy with my year last year, either. I feel like I have a lot to prove and it's just going out and doing it. I'm going to come in and I'm going to be consistent. I think that's been a knock on me. I've been able … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Stewart seeks consistency in contract year
Archives for August 17, 2014
Sabres hope top 10 prospects lead successful rebuild
'Here's a look at the Sabres' top 10 prospects, according to NHL.com...' … [Read more...] about Sabres hope top 10 prospects lead successful rebuild
Sabres expect rapid improvement after summer moves
'"Probably the best couple of words I heard out of Tim's mouth was when he said 'five years,'" said Ted Nolan, who went 17-36-9 after taking over as interim coach and signed a three-year contract extension in March. "Who knows what's going to happen five years from now? I always, as a coach, just worry about now. My now is preparing this team to be the best we can. If we get … [Read more...] about Sabres expect rapid improvement after summer moves
Offense, battle in goal highlight Sabres' five questions
'"If we're going to compete with some of the best teams in the League, we have to be much stronger," coach Ted Nolan said. "We have to be much more committed and we have to play with a lot more energy than with what we have been playing. We implemented that this summer and we'll see what happens come the start of the season, but we have to prepare much better than we did in the … [Read more...] about Offense, battle in goal highlight Sabres’ five questions
Sabres hope veterans help prospects adjust to lineup
'Josh Gorges and Andrej Meszaros will be counted on eat minutes and help the young players on defense. Gorges and Gionta in particular were considered two of the key leaders in the Montreal Canadiens dressing room.' … [Read more...] about Sabres hope veterans help prospects adjust to lineup
Sabres expect rapid improvement after summer moves
'"Probably the best couple of words I heard out of Tim's mouth was when he said 'five years,'" said Ted Nolan, who went 17-36-9 after taking over as interim coach and signed a three-year contract extension in March. "Who knows what's going to happen five years from now? I always, as a coach, just worry about now. My now is preparing this team to be the best we can. If we get … [Read more...] about Sabres expect rapid improvement after summer moves