Archives for August 2015

'“As soon as Buffalo called my name, my dad just turned to me and said ‘wow.’ It was a pretty surreal feeling, for sure.”' … [Read more...] about Guhle inks with Sabres

'The people say the decision was in the works for several months and is not related to team president Ted Black's departure last week. Black was replaced by Buffalo Bills President Russ Brandon. The Bills and Sabres are owned by Terry and Kim Pegula.' … [Read more...] about AP sources: Battista stepping down as Sabres executive

'More will be asked of the younger defensemen. Rasmus Ristolainen, 20, and Zach Bogosian, 24, will play in top-four roles again. It's expected that 2010 first-round pick Mark Pysyk will be an everyday contributor, and 21-year-old Jake McCabe will have a chance to break into the lineup after he impressed Sabres coaches during the scrimmage.' … [Read more...] about Revamped Sabres set to start climbing standings

'"I think he's a No. 1 goalie," Murray said after trading for Lehner at the 2015 NHL Draft. "I think he becomes a starter."' … [Read more...] about Lehner, Kane questions key to Sabres success

'Eichel, 18, is expected to step into the Sabres lineup right away and join Ryan O'Reilly as one of their two scoring centers. Eichel excelled last season, but the jump from college to the NHL will be his biggest test. After he performed well for the United States at the 2015 IIHF World Championship, he should be ready for the challenge.' … [Read more...] about Eichel, Reinhart among Sabres’ top five prospects

'With that sort of experience, Bylsma seems like the perfect fit for a team with a lot of young talent and two potential star centers (Eichel and Sam Reinhart). Sabres general manager Tim Murray wanted to get a coach with a winning pedigree and found one.' … [Read more...] about Bylsma as coach gives Sabres reason for optimism

'For the second summer in a row, Willman made a positive impression at Buffalo Sabres development camp during the second week of July. “I thought I skated with confidence and showcased some of my abilities and did pretty well,’’ said Willman, Buffalo’s fifth-round draft pick in 2014.' … [Read more...] about Brown’s Willman hopes summer work pays off

'What the 20-year-old Stouffville resident and former Stouffville Spirit defenceman did warranted him to earn a contract with their American Hockey League affiliate Rochester Americans, who inked him to a one-year, two-way contract, the AHL club announced Wednesday.' … [Read more...] about Stouffville Spirit grad impresses at Buffalo Sabres’ camp