Archives for September 12, 2015

'“I played on a high school team that wasn’t very good and then in junior it was the same thing,” Asmundson said. “In college, I had to put my time in. I’m proud of what I’ve done to get to this point now but I also know I’ve got a little more to push and hopefully take it to the next level and have a big story versus just the almost-could-have. … My dad would beat me up if I … [Read more...] about Asmundson aims for spot on Sabres roster

'“Hockey season is here. This is what I’ve waited for, and this what I think everyone has waited for. I think we’re all just going to make the most of our opportunities.”' … [Read more...] about Move complete, Eichel ready to go

'"You try not to think about it like that," Eichel said Friday, following practice to kick off the Sabres Prospects Challenge. "You try to think about what's made you successful over your career and what's gotten you to this point. ... try to limit the amount that you think about what the outside world is putting on you for expectations."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jack Eichel: ‘This is what I’ve waited for’

'“It seems a lot more like hockey season,” he said. “Everyone’s a lot more dialed in, I think. It’s a little different playing in September than playing in the beginning of July. I think everyone’s trying to prepare for the season and find a role somewhere."' … [Read more...] about Sabres rookie Jack Eichel ready for ‘Prospects Challenge’

'“You get caught staring sometimes, for sure,” Chapman said Friday after rookie camp opened. “(Eichel’s) a really flashy, skilled player. Same with Reinhart and a bunch of other guys. They’re fun to watch. But you don’t want to watch them if you’re playing against them."' … [Read more...] about Sharing ice with Sabres rookie Jack Eichel special opportunity for Josh Chapman

'“It’s exciting,” said Eichel. “You work hard all summer to prepare for the prospects tournament and training camp. It’s been a long road from the draft, and everything that’s happened. But now that the season is here, I’m excited just to play hockey again. This is the time of year that everyone loves."' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel excited to begin in Buffalo

'"That being said, the first game is October 8 and everyone still has to go through prospect camp and training camp so it's a little bit away. You kind of just manage that excitement from day to day and get excited for practice and get excited to be at the rink every day because it's a long year."' … [Read more...] about Eichel ready for Prospects Challenge in Buffalo

'“It’s definitely nicer playing with him. I’m sure we’ll see each other on the ice at some point playing together,” Reinhart said. “Obviously we know each other well now so to finally play alongside, it makes things a little easier.”' … [Read more...] about REINHART, EICHEL LOOKING FORWARD TO PLAYING TOGETHER

'“It’s getting there,” Eichel, the Sabres top pick in 2015, said after practice Friday. “We were here for Development Camp but obviously the size of the group has minimized a lot and this seems like a lot more hockey season and everyone’s a lot more dialed in.' … [Read more...] about SABRES PROSPECTS READY FOR THE CHALLENGE