Archives for 2014

'“It only motivates you knowing where you’re going,” Reinhart said. “I’ve been familiar with this and have envisioned myself with this opportunity here with this organization. It’s a bit relaxing as well as motivating and knowing how much work really has to be done. I’ve been looking forward to this part of it for quite some time.”' … [Read more...] about Reinhart signs deal with Sabres

'The 18-year-old captain led Kootenay with 105 points (30 goals, 69 assists). He also tallied six goals and 17 assists in 13 playoff games while helping his team advance three rounds before falling to the Portland Winterhawks in the Western Conference Championship.' … [Read more...] about Sabres ink No. 2 pick Reinhart

'The Sabres also signed forward Jordan Samuels-Thomas to a one-year entry-level contract.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Reinhart to deal

'Reinhart (6'1", 190 lb.) was a star at the junior level. The captain of the WHL's Kootenay Ice racked up 36 goals and 105 points in the 2013-14 season. He scored 254 points in 204 games across 4 seasons in the WHL. He's the Sabres highest draft pick since taking Pierre Turgeon 1st overall in 1987.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Reinhart and Samuels-Thomas to entry-level deals

'“We are very excited to have Sam under contract,” said Sabres General Manager Tim Murray. “We look forward to watching him develop and become an important part of our organization in the future.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Reinhart

'The West Hartford, Connecticut native appeared in 34 games in his second season at Quinnipiac University during the 2013-14 season, compiling 29 points (13+16) and 46 penalty minutes. Samuels-Thomas was selected by the Atlanta Thrashers in the seventh round (203rd overall) of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Samuels-Thomas to entry-level contracr

'The 41-player roster will take part in both on-ice and off-ice workouts with the goal to show prospective players the basics of the Sabres’ system along with conditioning programs for NHL players.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ camp will have top prospects

'On-ice camp sessions throughout the week will be open to the public and a free intra-squad scrimmage will take place on Tuesday, July 15, at 7 p.m. The scrimmage will include three 20-minute periods with stopped time.' … [Read more...] about Development camp roster announced

' The 6-foot-2, 200-pound blueliner was passed over in the 2014 NHL Entry Selection, but he's been invited to attend the Sabres' development camp.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres invite Saginaw Spirit defenseman Brandon Prophet to camp

'“My feeling is he’s ready to be a high-impact player at the AHL level,” he said. “He has the potential to play in the NHL. He just needs to keep working on his game. The main thing I think he needs to improve on is his consistency, bringing it every night and being great every night.”' … [Read more...] about College coach on Sabres prospect Jordan Samuels-Thomas: ‘He’s got high-end potential’

'Samuels-Thomas (6’3”, 195 lbs., 5/28/90) appeared in 34 games in his second season at Quinnipiac University during the 2013-14 season, compiling 29 points (13+16) and 46 penalty minutes. In four seasons with Quinnipiac and Bowling Green State University, he has totaled 104 points (50+54) and 162 penalty minutes in 138 NCAA games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire Samuels-Thomas

'“It’s home to us,” said McCormick, who has a wife, Alyssa, and two young daughters, Aubrey and Ava. “It’s where we want our girls to grow up. It was perfect.”' … [Read more...] about McCormick excited to return to Buffalo Sabres

'“Those are big shoes to fill. I was pretty hated,” he said. “Hopefully he’s not [as hated]. As his father, I hope he doesn’t get to that level but he likes to play as that instigator and [be an] in-your-face kind of player.”' … [Read more...] about Lemieux a chip off the old block

'“The Sabres were supposed to suck again, right?” he said. “The idea was to lose big, get back into the lottery and have a shot at that McDavid kid, a once in generation player. Then Tim Murray goes out and signs five free agents!”' … [Read more...] about Sabres moves, Kiko injury vex Buffalo’s greatest sports fan

'These things will not make the difference between making the playoffs or not. They are still short of being a contender. But putting top prospects in the NHL over Zenon Kenopka types could easily put Buffalo over Calgary or whoever else is at the bottom of the heap.' … [Read more...] about How much better will the Sabres be in 2014-15?