Archives for September 23, 2015

'“Every year you get that excitement. You get that anticipation,” Gionta said. “I think even more so this year. Coming off the disappointment, you’re really excited to get back at it and show what kind of team we’re capable of being and what kind of team we’re going to be.”' … [Read more...] about Hockey home openers still fun for Gionta

'Eichel did not skate Tuesday. None of the players who played Tuesday took to the ice for training camp and Bylsma said with perhaps one or two exceptions none of them will play Wednesday.' … [Read more...] about Eichel will sit out preseason home opener against Senators

'"I'm a huge fan of what he's done so far in camp," Bylsma said after practice on Tuesday. "This guy loves to compete. He really set the bar for our team in those two games (of the challenge)."' … [Read more...] about Rodrigues isn’t just ‘the other guy from BU’ for Sabres

'“I just said, ‘Maybe this guy’s underrated,’” Ennis said Tuesday. “‘If what I’m hearing is true with Colorado, he might be moved at some point. We should maybe try to get him somehow.’ He agreed.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Tyler Ennis lobbied for new linemate Ryan O’Reilly

'ylsma has never been around a goalie who’s so vocal, something he’s still getting used to. “It’s Robin all the time,” he said. “He’s engaged in talking to his defense and talking through the play.”' … [Read more...] about Goalie Robin Lehner to start against Senators; Jack Eichel out

'"It's a little weird, but I've got to approach it as any other game and just do my best," he said Tuesday.' … [Read more...] about Facing Ottawa Senators ‘weird’ for Lehner

'“He’s one of those guys who his hockey IQ is off the charts,” Weber said. “His skating ability, it’s pretty to watch. I mean for a guy like me, where every stride is a working stride, it’s nice to watch him and it seems like it’s effortless out there.”' … [Read more...] about Eau Claire’s McCabe pushing for spot on Sabres’ roster

'Most of the players who played in the victory over Minnesota on Monday, including Jack Eichel, will not play.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lineup against Ottawa to feature O’Reilly, Kane, Lehner