Archives for 2014

'“Some of the veteran players will get the last two or three games and let them get their footing in. Early, we’ll see some guys who are really going to be battling for jobs,” Nolan said on Saturday. “We kind of put a ghost lineup [together] for all six games and as hockey goes, it’s all subject goes.”' … [Read more...] about Reinhart to make preseason debut Sunday

'“I felt comfortable out there, so it’s a good start,” Reinhart said in First Niagara Center. “My focus isn’t too far in the future. Getting adjusted to the pace and comfortable with the guys is my main focus right now.”' … [Read more...] about Reinhart finds his footing as Sabres open camp

'“Most people weren’t as happy that I chose here as much as I didn’t choose Toronto,” a smiling Gorges said at the start of training camp in First Niagara Center. “It’s one of those things I felt was best for me and my family. It’s been great. I’ve been very shocked at how nice and genuine the people are, not just in the organization but Buffalo. It’s been a good couple … [Read more...] about Gorges’ TO hatred turns into Sabres’ gain

'The Buffalo Sabres defenseman has cut back significantly on the burgers and fries, and the results are obvious. The 19-year-old weighed 230 pounds when he walked into his first training camp last year, but he weighed in at a svelte 205 this time.' … [Read more...] about A trim Ristolainen is no longer pound foolish

'"You always want to be the guy," Enroth said Friday morning after the first practice session of training camp at the First Niagara Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Enroth ready for shot at No. 1

'“We kind of bonded a little bit getting hurt,” Enroth said. “So we’re good friends.”' … [Read more...] about Friends Jhonas Enroth and Michal Neuvirth ready to battle for Sabres’ starting goalie job

'“Before it gets misconstrued with that word ‘hate,’ it’s not an individual player, it’s not the city, it’s not the organization ... It’s just Toronto-Montreal ... It’s the most historical rivalry in hockey,” the personable Gorges said.' … [Read more...] about ‘Hate’ of Maple Leafs kept Josh Gorges out of Toronto

'“There’s teams you (don’t like),” Gionta admitted on Friday. “In Montreal, you learn not to like Toronto and Boston. That’s just how it is.”' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres’ Brian Gionta knows all about Canadiens-Maple Leafs hatred

'“It takes some time,” Gorges told Sportsnet on Friday. “I was in Montreal for most of my career and in a day, in a minute, it changes. … You’re searching for answers at the time and you’re going: ‘Why did this happen? Did I do something wrong? Did I piss somebody off?’' … [Read more...] about Gorges has new sights following breakup with Habs

'Myers play improved quite a bit after Nolan showed up. He was allowed to carry the puck again which he wasn’t allowed to do under Ron Rolston. Rolston wanted him to support the rush, not lead it. Myers likes the fact the Nolan puts trust in him, “The confidence level I ended off with last year, I think that’s exactly where I want to take it here at the start of camp. Ted … [Read more...] about Sabres Myers is ready for a new beginning

'“They both want to be No. 1 which is a good thing. That’s one good thing about training camp is you battle,” coach Ted Nolan said. “You put them in, you see how training camp goes and you let the war begin to see who wants it.”' … [Read more...] about Battle of the blue paint

'Myers and Gorges have spent significant time practicing together during the offseason in Kelowna, British Columbia, and the familiarity with each other’s style of play will be beneficial moving forward.' … [Read more...] about The Kelowna connection

'“I loved their first day,” Nolan said. “The guys’ energy level was there, their focus, they were energized. They seemed like they really wanted to be on the ice. With the additions we made this summer, you could just kind of tell that it overflowed in the room. So I was really, really happy with today.”' … [Read more...] about Nolan happy with 1st day on ice

'“I don’t hate the Sabres, I just like the Bruins better,” he said with a laugh when asked about replacing black and gold in his hockey wardrobe with blue and gold.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo players hand deliver tickets to Port Colborne season ticket holder

'“You’re almost to the point where you couldn’t sleep very well with the anticipation of getting things going here,” coach Ted Nolan said, “especially with all the work we did in the offseason, new acquisitions, new coaching staff. Everybody in the league looks forward to the new beginnings, and we’re no different.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres aim to bottle early enthusiasm