Archives for October 2015

'Eichel doesn’t want to be treated differently from any other rookie which is why he’s been saying since June that things go in steps and one step is to make the team. Eichel said, “It is the next step. I’ve made the team to play the first game and I think every game is still another point for me to prove myself and prove that I deserve to be on this team.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Eichel taking the next step

'“I don't deserve any special treatment. Nobody else does. That's what makes a team. Everyone has the same mindset, everyone is treated the same way there's nobody that's above the team that's one of the most important things in a hockey locker room,” said Eichel.' … [Read more...] about Eichel waits for ‘official word’ on roster spot

'“I got to play with Ennis at World Championships and he’s – for a guy with his size, with his presence out there – he’s so strong on his skates and his puck control is amazing,” O’Reilly said. “Getting to play with him again, I’m really looking forward to that.”' … [Read more...] about Secret’s out

'Buffalo still has 27 men listed on its camp roster, but four of those players have been out of practice due to injuries and could begin the season on injured reserve. Of the players on that list, defenseman Zach Bogosian was expected to contribute the most ice time at the NHL level.' … [Read more...] about Bylsma confirms 23-man roster after tuesday’s practice

Q&A with Amerk coach Randy Cunneyworth (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) After battling concussion symptoms, Lieuwen ready to return to Amerks (WGR-AM) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage

'“I have a picture of him leading the way throughout this training camp to this point. I knew Brian a little bit before and his leadership qualities, talked to him this summer, but he’s done it with his play and how he’s led on the ice.”' … [Read more...] about Gionta will again wear ‘C’ on Sabres jersey

'“It’s tough when you’re not doing that,” Moulson said about scoring goals. “I think you put a lot of internal pressure on yourself. All guys do that that score goals. I think you take it personally when you’re not getting those.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Matt Moulson knows he must score goals

'Blanked in two games last weekend to start the Western Hockey League schedule, Giorgio Estephan (2015, sixth round) stepped it up a notch Saturday with a career-high four points to earn the game’s No. 1 star as Lethbridge skated to a 5-1 victory at Kootenay.' … [Read more...] about Estephan sounds off with 4-point night over weekend

Amerks' Lieuwen healthy and playing (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Amerks open 2015-16 season with home games Friday, Oct. 9 and Saturday, Oct. 10 (Amerks.com) Amerks send four players to Elmira (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage

'“There’s 13 guys out there that easily could play in our opening-day roster, and we’ll have a decision to make on that,” coach Dan Bylsma said Sunday. “Right now, it looks as if we’re going to have one guy that’s going to be out of that mix, but lots of things happen between now and then.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres dealing with a baker’s dozen at forward

'If Reinhart, the second overall pick in 2014, doesn’t earn a regular spot, don’t expect him to watch in Buffalo as a healthy scratch. Reinhart can be sent to the AHL freely this year. Bylsma would rather have the youngster play regularly with the Rochester Americans.' … [Read more...] about Sam Reinhart won’t stay with Sabres as scratch

'The Buffalo Sabres assigned forward Cal O'Reilly to the Rochester Americans of the American Hockey League pending waivers on Sunday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign F O’Reilly to AHL

'“We have some things to work at and get better at in how we play and defending probably is at the top of the list,” Bylsma said. “Not only the defending part of it, but how we manage the puck coming out of defense and how we manage the puck through the neutral zone has caused us to have to play defense too much.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ sights set on opener against Senators

'Since the NHL expanded to 22 teams in 1991, five organizations have leaped from last overall to a playoff spot, according to Elias Sports Bureau: the Philadelphia Flyers (2007-08), New York Islanders (2001-02), Boston Bruins (1997-98), Ottawa Senators (1996-97) and San Jose Sharks (1993-94). Change is the common denominator.' … [Read more...] about A clean sheet: Sabres start new season with a sense of possibility

'The Sabres are going to be dramatically better. That’s not hard given how bad they were (wink-wink) last season.' … [Read more...] about It’s a long way up to the surface from the depths of the NHL