‘“It’s the easiest thing for me to do, I think. I just run into people,” Florentino said. “That’s my biggest aspect for my game, my biggest strength. I had three older brothers; I’ve always been getting hit. I’m always a little bigger than most guys, so it just makes it easier for me and creates an outlet for the forward, just being physical down low.”’
Archives for July 9, 2015
Sabres prospect Brown a member of NFL’s Mara clan
‘That connection thus makes Christopher Brown one of 43 grandchildren of the late Wellington and Anne Mara, the legendary owners of the NFL’s New York Giants. Brown is the nephew of current Giants President John Mara.’
Anthony Florentino developing into one of Sabres’ top defense prospects
‘Sabres prospect Anthony Florentino can relax a bit this week. The defenseman only has to defend slick center Jack Eichel during development camp drills and possibly a scrimmage.’
Sabres’ McCabe is not conceding anything when it comes to making this team
‘McCabe works out with NHL players in Wisconsin including the Sharks Joe Pavelski. He said, “I’m going to come into camp in the best shape possible and play my game, I mean I can’t say exactly where I’ll fit in and I’m hoping to play the best hockey I’ve played and show the coaching staff that I’m ready to play at that next level.” McCabe said he draws on the nine games he’s gotten in, “I’ve played a few games at that level and I think I fit in and can play at that NHL level.”’
Views from the crease
‘“Well obviously Jack Eichel,” said Notre Dame netminder Calvin Petersen. “He’s got a fantastic shot and unfortunately I was there to face that during the college season. But him and [Victor] Olofsson – a little bit smaller guy – but he’s got a pretty good rip. I mean, really, I haven’t faced a guy that has a weak shot or anything like that, but those are just two examples of guys that can rip the puck pretty good.”’
Makarov: ‘My confidence is going up right now’
‘“My confidence is going up right now,” he said. “I feel like I can play at that level and I’m just working hard right now and preparing.”’
In his own words: Connor Hurley
‘I’m definitely coming back a lot stronger than I was in my first Development Camp in 2013. I’m coming in here, trying to do my best and use the skills I learned during my first year of college. Obviously I’m more mature and trying to polish my game off and be the best player I can be.”‘