Archives for July 2015

'“I thought he was outstanding. I thought he was one of the best players on the ice,” Murray said. “His team won the game and his line was a big part of it. I expected that.' … [Read more...] about Reinhart wins Craig Ramsay Trophy as Hardest Working Player

'“There might be a couple guys ahead of me in management’s eyes,” Bailey said, “so that’s a little added incentive when it comes to getting in the weight room and getting some skates done the rest of the season.”' … [Read more...] about Bailey’s skills are growing on Sabres

'“It was about being an experienced player,” the right winger said in First Niagara Center. “I’ve never really been a more experienced player on any team I’ve ever been on. Growing up, I was always the youngest kid on the team. I kind of fit into that role. I never really grew to understand leadership and how to really fulfill that."' … [Read more...] about Fasching wants to take leadership role

'“Really word of mouth and had some great recommendations from people in Chicago,” Bylsma said Friday inside the First Niagara Center. “So I got to know him in the last week or 10 days and got him in here a little bit earlier this week.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Dan Bylsma impressed by goalie coach Andrew Allen

'"That was probably the hardest part about going back [to juniors]," Reinhart said. "When I got sent down after my nine games, [Sabres general manager Tim Murray] was aware that if I want to be in this position this year that I am in now, I would have to take some of my game away off the ice. When I went back to junior, it's challenging. I want to be 100 percent every day when … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Reinhart boosted by extra year, Eichel arrival

'The fans upped their decibel level for the big boys, of course. After realizing Sam Reinhart had scored the third goal of the night, the noise rose from hearty applause to full-throated shouting.' … [Read more...] about Fans get a glimpse of the Sabres’ future

'“This place was jammed around the rink,” said new coach Dan Bylsma, who was equally floored at how jammed his news conference was for early July too. “And even coming to the game with the weather, it had the feel and excitement of a playoff game almost with the people that were here. Seventeen thousand for July 10. Pretty awesome.”' … [Read more...] about Scrimmage has festive Christmas-in-July feeling

'“I can’t say exactly where I’ll fit in, but I’m hoping to play my best hockey I’ve played and show the coaching staff that I am ready to play at that next level,” McCabe said in First Niagara Center. “I’ve obviously played a few games at that level, and I think I fit in and can play at that NHL level and play against the top players in the world. I’m hoping to prove that in … [Read more...] about McCabe hopes he’s ready to take next step

'Or, in the friendly chatter between Sabres coach Dan Bylsma, a Michigan native, and general manager Tim Murray, a Canadian citizen, it was Canada 3 (for the goals produced by Reinhart's line), the USA 0.' … [Read more...] about Reinhart outshines Eichel in Sabres camp scrimmage

'“That was probably one of the most fun games of hockey I think I’ve ever played in my life,” said winger Justin Bailey, a Williamsville native who scored early. “You go out there for warm-ups and you get the little nervous jitters.”' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel and Sabres prospects wowed by support from Buffalo fans

'When Eichel debuts in October, he’ll become the 21st player in franchise history to wear No. 15, which has accounted for 254 goals. Former captain Gerry Meehan, who scored 94 goals, and Dixon Ward, a big contributor during the 1999 run to the Stanley Cup final, are the most notable.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel chooses No. 15; Andrew Allen hired as goalie coach

'“It was a fun game to play but it was tough. I feel like I’ve been bouncing around everywhere lately and haven’t really been able to settle into a groove,” Eichel said.' … [Read more...] about Reinhart, Carrier shine in Sabres’ scrimmage

'Reinhart captivated the crowd's attention with a three point night, sandwiching an assist between two goals, the last one coming off a nice pass from William Carrier in the 3rd period. For the cherry on top, he smoked the goaltender in a shootout round held by the team after the game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ scrimmage draws a crowd of 17,115; Reinhart dominates

'Eichel did show power while skating and players did have problems getting the puck off his stick. There were other times where he did look sluggish.' … [Read more...] about Reinhart takes the spotlight from Eichel

'Gerry Meehan was the first Sabre to wear it and he is far and away still the best player to ever wear it.' … [Read more...] about The history of the Buffalo Sabres #15