Archives for September 2015

'To many observers, the NHL season is going to be all about seeing how quickly Connor McDavid and Jack Eichel can reverse the fortunes of their struggling franchises in Edmonton and Buffalo. But it will also be a season-long scouting mission for hockey executives watching the league’s two newest marquee names, other young players and some old reliables – all with a eye on next … [Read more...] about Eichel may light up World Cup marquee

'Franson, 28, has been the most prominent free agent left in the market for most of the summer. He had seven goals and a career-high 36 points while spending last season between Toronto and Nashville.' … [Read more...] about Sabres ready to add defenseman Franson

'The Sabres’ ability to offer a two-year deal at more than $3 million a season likely enticed Franson. The team is $12,017,145 under the salary cap, according to generalfanager.com.' … [Read more...] about Report: Sabres set to sign defenseman Cody Franson

'“After this week it’ll be sorted out and I can comment more on it, but it’s an unfortunate situation,” O’Reilly said in First Niagara Center. “With the way the Sabres have invested in me and seen light in me, to be involved in a situation like that it’s definitely unfortunate. I would never want to do that, so I definitely apologize to all the fans and just the kids that see … [Read more...] about O’Reilly on best behavior upon arrival in Buffalo

'“I think I took too much onus on the responsibility of being a leader when I was brought here, that it was my job to do everything,” Gorges, who served as an alternate captain after being acquired from Montreal, said Tuesday. “I think first and foremost, my job is to go out there and do my job. I’ve got to go out there and play hockey and play at a high level and be a leader … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Gorges plans to change how he serves as a leader

'“I feel the strongest I’ve ever felt in my life,” Reinhart said Tuesday after an informal skate in HarborCenter. “The biggest thing that I’ve improved on is my skating. I feel a lot more confident with it out there.”' … [Read more...] about New, improved Reinhart is stronger, faster

'“I want to be a big part of that trade,” McGinn told the Times Herald on Friday following a late-summer skate. “I don’t want to be just a throw-in; I want to come in and compete, and hopefully the fans fall in love with me, because I’m going to compete hard every shift. I want to be a big part of it and I want to bring a winning way here.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres newcomer Jamie McGinn wants to prove his worth

'The Sabres number one center did not shy away from addressing the issue as best as he legally could, “I really don’t want to comment too much on it, it’s still not taken care of and by the end of this week, it’ll be sorted out.” O’Reilly added, “It’s an unfortunate situation with the way that the Sabres have invested in me, to be involved in a situation like that, I just never … [Read more...] about Sabres’ O’Reilly said he’s very sorry about July incident

Amerks bump up top-end prices, create kids ticket (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage

'Neither Rome nor the Sabres were built in a day. The Sabres were 45 points out of a playoff spot last season. They can’t make that up in a season. Pick them as the NHL’s most improved team, but still seventh in the Atlantic.' … [Read more...] about Sabres preview: Jack Eichel most exciting Buffalo prospect since Gilbert Perreault?

'“I want to be a Sabre, 100 percent,” Kaleta told the Times Herald. “I’d do anything for my teammates and these guys. But then again, if they don’t want me, I have to do what’s best for my family."' … [Read more...] about Patrick Kaleta staying positive, wants to return to Sabres

'“But I’m really looking forward to the opportunity in Buffalo, it’s a good organization and obviously, I know Tim (Murray). It’s a great opportunity there for me, but you get what you earn and I don’t expect to just play because I want to play. I want to play well.”' … [Read more...] about Buffalo-bound Lehner will miss his mates in Ottawa

'Moulson wanted to comeback to Buffalo which is why he signed as a free agent. He also had to know what he was in for last season, but he said that doesn’t make it any easier, especially since he only scored 13 goals, “It was a disappointing year for everyone team wise and me personally. The only way I was ever taught on how to make things better is to work hard and make them … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Moulson is enjoying having Eichel in the house

'Eichel, 18, is expected to make Buffalo's team and contribute from day one. The 6-foot-2, 195-pound Eichel skated in a NHLPA Rookie Showcase in Toronto on Tuesday, joining the likes of defenseman Noah Hanafin, a former Boston College star now with the Carolina Hurricanes.' … [Read more...] about Eichel already talk of Buffalo

'Myers took a modest loss on the sale of the home, which he purchased for $1.42 million in September 2013.' … [Read more...] about Ex-Sabre Myers sells Buffalo mansion to new Sabre O’Reilly