Archives for July 2015

'Many thought it would be a drag for Reinhart to come back to town and play just three games with Rochester before heading into the off season. Reinhart said it’s just the opposite, “I was excited for that opportunity, it allowed me to go into the off season knowing what the pro game is like.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Reinhart thinks hard work has made him ready

'“And after the first day [general manager] Tim [Murray] and Jason came up and said they really liked what I did so they asked me back. I worked with Rochester a few times this past season and now with Coach [Dan] Bylsma, it’s a great staff and I can see that things are going in the right direction with the synergy and chemistry among everyone.”' … [Read more...] about Prospects focus on skill drills on 2nd day of development camp

'“Just learning. Learning what I have to do better, what I need to do best, what I need to do,” he said. “Also work on being a better leader because this being my third camp, guys coming in – the new draft picks or free agents that are at camp – I need to just do my best to help them out both on and off the ice. Then come Friday, just play my game.”' … [Read more...] about Florentino, Fasching aim to take on leadership roles back on campus

'The days here are not easy. You really have to push yourself and the expectation level and the bar is raised when you come out here from what we’ve all seen before. It’s all about learning. We go through off-ice workouts, we go through seminars. It’s a great opportunity for young guys like me to absorb everything and try to learn new things.' … [Read more...] about In his own words: Eric Cornel

'"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

'"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

'“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

'“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

'"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

'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

'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

'“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

'“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

'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

'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