'"I want to get a lot stronger, so right at this point in the summer I'm working on putting some weight on, I guess," he said. "In terms of on the ice, just playing away from the puck, just being ready no matter if I have the puck, if I don't, moving my feet when I don't have it, getting to top speed, catching pucks at top speed. That way the defenders have a lot less of a … [Read more...] about Eichel is all business as he hits the ice
Archives for July 7, 2015
Reinhart more than just the other guy
'"It doesn't stop and he knows that," Reinhart said. "I didn't know him before this week but watching him go through all that draft stuff, he handled it phenomenally. He's a mature guy and he knows exactly how to conduct himself on and off the ice."' … [Read more...] about Reinhart more than just the other guy
Williamsville’s Poturalski feeling at home
'“I’ve always grew up a Sabres fan,” Poturalski said. “I came to games as a kid and to be out on the ice and have a chance to compete with these guys is a really good experience for me.”' … [Read more...] about Williamsville’s Poturalski feeling at home
Sports retailers welcome impact Sabres’ Eichel will have on jersey sales
'“Even with good players, people have a little bit of hesitation because they say, ‘Geez, I wonder if he’s gonna be here next year. If not, I’ll have another jersey sitting in my closet like the two other guys’ who are gone,’ ” Eckl said. “That has something to do with how people buy jerseys, too.”' … [Read more...] about Sports retailers welcome impact Sabres’ Eichel will have on jersey sales
Jack Eichel just wants to be himself as he learns pro game
'"Obviously there's a lot of expectations," Eichel said, "but it's something I don't focus on. I just try to be myself."' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel just wants to be himself as he learns pro game
Jack Eichel ready to settle in with Sabres
'Check back later for more from Eichel, who’s wearing No. 41 in camp. It doesn’t appear to be his official number yet.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel ready to settle in with Sabres
Sabres hire Dan Lambert as assistant coach
'The Sabres still need a goalie coach to replace Arturs Irbe. Bylsma hired Dave Barr and Terry Murray as his top assistants last month.' … [Read more...] about Sabres hire Dan Lambert as assistant coach
Buffalo Sabres trying to treat No. 2 overall draft pick Jack Eichel like any other prospect
'“They’re obviously going through a rebuild and they’ve started that already this summer,” said Evan Rodrigues, another Sabres prospect who played with Eichel at Boston University. “With Jack too, he’s obviously a special player. He’ll make a difference at the next level as well.”' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres trying to treat No. 2 overall draft pick Jack Eichel like any other prospect
Lambert leaves Rockets, lands job with Buffalo Sabres
'“This was a decision that was very difficult to make,” Lambert said in a news release from the Rockets. “I’d like to thank Bruce Hamilton and the Hamilton family and Lorne Frey for giving me an opportunity six years ago to become part of the Rocket family. I would like to thank Ryan Huska, Kim Dillabaugh, Kim Gellert and Ryan Cuthbert for the awesome working environment that … [Read more...] about Lambert leaves Rockets, lands job with Buffalo Sabres
Sabres hire Lambert as assistant coach
'Before taking over as head coach in Kelowna in 2014-15, Lambert spent five seasons as an assistant coach with the Rockets for five seasons. The St. Boniface, Manitoba, native began his coaching career with Kelowna immediately after retiring from a 19-season professional playing career.' … [Read more...] about Sabres hire Lambert as assistant coach
Eichel has his first practice wearing the Sabres crest
'This is Eichel’s first development camp and there are things he’d like to accomplish, “I just will try to get better every day, get more familiar with how things work around here. Coach Bylsma went over with us what he wants us to be doing and it’s just little things like working to become a pro each day.” Eichel added, “Just playing away from the puck and being ready no … [Read more...] about Eichel has his first practice wearing the Sabres crest
Bylsma adds to his staff
'Dan Lambert is leaving junior hockey to join Dan Bylsma’s staff.' … [Read more...] about Bylsma adds to his staff
Sabres' Eichel center of attention on first day of camp
'"[The attention] doesn't stop and he knows that," Reinhart said. "I didn't know him before this week, and watching him go through all that draft stuff, he handled it phenomenally. He's a mature guy and he knows exactly how to conduct himself both on and off the ice. And at the end of the day his on-ice stuff does reflect off the ice as well."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Eichel center of attention on first day of camp
Eichel finds some familiarity in 1st practice
'“It’s great to have him here,” Eichel said of Rodrigues. “Obviously we went through a lot this year together, played with him, really familiar sitting next to him in the locker room. It’s nice to know somebody that well and have them here to kind of go through this [together.]”' … [Read more...] about Eichel finds some familiarity in 1st practice
In his own words: Evan Rodrigues
'I’ve been skating a little bit – a few times a week – but it’s been the first time in a while at this pace and going as hard as you can. I felt good. I wasn’t gasping for air or anything and it was definitely a good first session with all-new equipment.' … [Read more...] about In his own words: Evan Rodrigues