Archives for September 13, 2015

'“I know it’s a prospect tournament, but you’re suiting up against another team and you’re putting your game sweater on,” center Jack Eichel said. “It seems like a real game, and it’s nice to get off on the right foot. We’re a pretty confident bunch.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ prospects ace chemistry test

'The Angola native will have a chance to earn a spot with the big club, but he’ll have to really wow General Manager Tim Murray and coach Dan Bylsma. The Sabres have a crowded bottom six, with Brian Gionta, Nicolas Deslauriers, Marcus Foligno, Johan Larsson, Cody McCormick, David Legwand and Jamie McGinn among those competing for playing time. Barring trades or a stellar … [Read more...] about Kaleta’s new contract hits close to home

'To compete in today’s NHL, the Sabres desperately need game-changing talent up front. As Saturday showed, they have some standout prospects in the pipeline beyond Eichel.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel wows early in Sabres’ win against Devils

'Kaleta’s reputation as oft-injured and reckless likely hurt his value as a free agent. He has only hit the 60-game mark once in the NHL and has been suspended four times. He played 42 NHL games last season.' … [Read more...] about Amerks sign Patrick Kaleta to AHL contract

'Eichel centered Baptiste and former Boston University linemate Evan Rodrigues. They played well together. Rodrigues triggered the game-opening goal with a chip up the ice. It was like Eichel and Rodrigues were back at Agganis Arena, with Baptiste playing the part of Danny O’Regan, the third member of BU’s power line.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel looks at home in Buffalo debut

'Sam Reinhart was quiet on the score sheet until the third. The 2014 1st Round pick was able to split through the New Jersey defense to score on the power play, upping the Buffalo lead to 6-1. Vaclav Karabacek assisted on the score with Ryan Rehill in the penalty box for roughing. John Quenneville’s goal late in the third brought New Jersey back within four goals, 6-2.' … [Read more...] about Sabres open prospect challenge 6-2 over New Jersey

'"I knew I had a step on the guy that [Rodrigues] had chipped it by," Eichel said. "I saw the other [defenseman] and I wasn't sure if it was more of a breakaway or a 2-on-1 and it ended up being more of a 2-on-0, so [Baptiste] did a good job to drive the net and find the back of the net."' … [Read more...] about Eichel gets assist for Sabres in tournament debut

'It was a good night all around for former BU Terriers – in addition to Eichel and Rodrigues’ combined four points, Cason Hohmann also added a goal late in the second period. Hohmann, who was signed to an AHL contract in July, connected on a hard shot from Brycen Martin for an excellent tip over the left shoulder of Devils goalie Mackenzie Blackwood.' … [Read more...] about Sabres top Devils in opening game of Prospects Challenge