Archives for May 30, 2015

'“When you’re talking about a guy working to make the National Hockey League and survive, they know they have to work hard. But for Jack Eichel and Connor McDavid, the work ethic and the details that are part of the game for star players are high, and if they want to be a star in this league, that’s where they have to be at.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ top prospects stand to benefit from Bylsma’s insights

'“I asked Pittsburgh if we can keep our own third,” he said. “It’s like I say with trades and that, a lot of these things you have to plan for that aren’t going to happen. So why would we, I guess even if I’m 90 percent sure that we’re not going to ever do it or they don’t work, why would I take that option out of our hands?”' … [Read more...] about Draft pick Sabres sent Penguins for Bylsma keeps offer sheet options open

'“I hope so,” said Pysyk. “That’s my goal, obviously, to make the Sabres, but who knows what’ll happen this summer with free agency and trades. We’ll see what it looks like closer to (training) camp. I see myself in a shutdown role, being solid defensively.”' … [Read more...] about Pysyk hopes to be shutdown defender with Sabres

'Each team will be assigned a suite inside the Sabres arena, where player interview sessions will occur. That's a switch from shuttling prospects to offsite hotels.' … [Read more...] about NHL combine shifts from ballroom to arena with Buffalo move