Archives for July 2015

'“There’s definitely an opportunity there and that’s why this is a huge summer for me. It starts right now,” forward Justin Bailey, entering his first pro season, said. “For me and everyone here, it’s leaving that good first impression of the summer.' … [Read more...] about 1st-year pros eager to get started

'There are a lot of resources here at Development Camp that they’re showing us and they’re teaching us new things – even little things like staying hydrated, drinking more after workouts and things like that. It’s all the little things that add up to make a complete pro player so I’m just trying to utilize everything and take it all in.' … [Read more...] about In his own words: Matt Garbowsky

Amerks sign Matt Ellis to AHL contract (Amerks.com) Amerks honored with AHL team business services award (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage

'“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.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Florentino has (unused) bragging rights over Eichel

'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.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Brown a member of NFL’s Mara clan

'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.' … [Read more...] about Anthony Florentino developing into one of Sabres’ top defense prospects

'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 … [Read more...] about Sabres’ McCabe is not conceding anything when it comes to making this team

'“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 … [Read more...] about Views from the crease

'“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.”' … [Read more...] about Makarov: ‘My confidence is going up right now’

'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."' … [Read more...] about In his own words: Connor Hurley

'Petersen and Kasdorf, two Sabres prospects vying for the title of “goalie of the future,” arrived in Buffalo for development camp with life-altering experiences in their rearview mirrors. Petersen became a college celebrity after making 87 saves during a playoff game. Kasdorf came to the Sabres in one of the biggest trades in team history.' … [Read more...] about Two goalies of the future look for roles with Sabres

'“Going to St. John’s was a real eye-opener and helped me to have a good edge at the start of the season,” Dupuy said in First Niagara Center. “I trained really hard that summer to make it happen. It carried into the season, and I was very fortunate that Buffalo came knocking.”' … [Read more...] about Change of scenery turns Dupuy into player to watch

'“It’s challenging,” Reinhart said Monday following a development camp session inside the First Niagara Center. “I wanted to be 100 percent every day when I went on the ice. But to be able to get in the gym and to be where I was at the end of the year, both on and off the ice, I think was essential for me.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Sam Reinhart seeing results from new approach

'“Growing up, I was always the youngest kid on the team,” he said. “I kind of fit into that role. I never really grew to understand leadership and how to really fulfill that. So I think that for me this year’s kind of about growing not only as a player, but also as kind of a person and as a leader."' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Hudson Fasching wants to develop leadership skills in college

'You could say that O'Reilly's outstanding Corsi rating is made up of a bunch little things that he does right. In our first highlight, we see what appears to be a routine play. The 24-year-old forward fields a rebound and starts the breakout. At a closer look, however, you notice that he makes a snap decision to pass the puck to Gabriel Landeskog, floats it perfectly in stride … [Read more...] about Ryan O’Reilly is really good: An analysis in 5 Vines