Archives for September 28, 2014

'“You look at McCabe, he wants one of those spots,” coach Ted Nolan said Saturday. “The last couple games he’s really turned it up a notch.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ McCabe showing he belongs at top level

'“I feel more comfortable here, which is weird,” Deslauriers said Saturday in First Niagara Center. “I was there five years with rookie camp and everything, but I feel so much more comfortable. The staff’s been awesome since I got here last year. It’s just been amazing.”' … [Read more...] about Deslauriers raises his comfort level

'Dalpe chose a hard lineup to crack when he signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Sabres on July 13. Only three or so forward jobs are available this training camp. The Sabres have strong depth up front. A few players will be squeezed out before the Oct. 9 season opener.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Zac Dalpe facing some stiff competition for roster spot

'“He’s like any of our younger players. He has some growing to do and some maturing to do. But he has the right attitude and the right approach to it,” Nolan said. “It’ll just be a smooth transition whether he gets on the third line consistently or whether he gets on the second line. That’s yet to be determined, but all indications right now, he’s moving in the right … [Read more...] about Deslauriers fitting in after summer in Buffalo