Archives for July 8, 2016

'"Jack's got nowhere to go but up," Okposo said Thursday during his official Buffalo Sabres introduction. "His ceiling is so high, and he's going to be such a tremendous player in this league for a long time. Looking forward to helping him grow and just try to continue to cultivate him as a player."' … [Read more...] about Okposo eager to get going with the Sabres, Eichel

'Okposo took the big money – and the potential payoff in the standings some day – when he made his choice. It’s the kind of decision made in this franchise’s favor very rarely in recent years. You have to believe it will work out better, for both player and team, than it did for Christian Ehrhoff, Matt Moulson or the immortal Ville Leino.' … [Read more...] about Will Vesey go for the same quick sell as Okposo?

'“It’s a learning curve,” Baptiste said. “Guys are bigger, stronger, faster. Things are done at a faster pace. I adjusted well as the season went on. Our leaders talked about helping us with that.”' … [Read more...] about Baptiste enters season needing to make impression

'Attorney Paul J. Cambria, who represents Kane, vehemently denied the allegations and said he, too, has looked at the videos and spoken to people associated with the ownership of the nightclub and to his client.' … [Read more...] about Evander Kane will face non-criminal charges for Buffalo bar incidents

'Whenever the Commissioner determines that a Player has violated a League Rule applicable to Players (other than Playing Rules subjecting the Player to potential Supplementary Discipline for On-Ice Conduct), or has been or is guilty of conduct (whether during or outside the playing season) that is detrimental to or against the welfare of the League or the game of hockey, he may … [Read more...] about Sabres could open next season without Kane, O’Reilly because of charges

'And, while I’m here, let me point out GM Tim Murray was incorrect to state two weeks ago Kane’s sexual-assault suspicions last year were “false.” The woman couldn’t press charges because she didn’t remember what happened. That does not equal “false.”' … [Read more...] about Loyalties can be blind when it comes to pro athletes

'"I live with Brandon Hagel from Red Deer of the WHL," Glotov said. "Also my friend is Philip Nyberg from Sweden. Today I did a lot of exercises with Rasmus Asplund. He's my buddy. All the guys are nice teammates. I didn't know nobody here, but I feel like they are all my guys."' … [Read more...] about Meet Sabres prospect Vasily Glotov

'"I'm a defensive defenseman. I'm kind of stay-at-home, but I can skate real well. When I use my speed I can sometimes jump up in the play. I'm a physical d-man. I like taking the body and playing hard."' … [Read more...] about Meet Sabres prospect Devante Stephens

'"That's the positive of going to college," Florentino said. "I had four years to realize what player I need to be to make it to the next level. Some guys it doesn't take four years, but it did for me and I don't regret one second of it."' … [Read more...] about Meet Sabres prospect Anthony Florentino

'“I see a lot of similarities in the height and the skillset, some of the things that he does out there from when Johnny was 18,” said Okposo, who signed a seven-year, $42 million contract with the Sabres on Friday. “I know where Johnny’s career path went, and I know how he worked and how hard it was for him to get there.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Kyle Okposo sees similarities in Jack Eichel, John Tavares

'“One good game, two good games – it just starts rolling out,” Carrier said Thursday following a development camp session inside HarborCenter. “Confidence is a part of it.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect William Carrier close to making NHL

'The Buffalo Police Department has investigated the incident which occurred at Bottoms Up night club in the Chippewa district in Buffalo. Kane is now reportedly being charged with putting his hands on four people, three women and a man, during the incident.' … [Read more...] about Reports: Sabres’ Kane facing non-criminal charges

'I don’t think we should be overly concerned with Okposo’s long-term outlook, but do not be surprised if his goal-scoring numbers are a bit sluggish in year one of his new contract. There’s going to be an adjustment period stepping down from playing with a talent like Tavares, and if prior performance is any indication, Okposo’s shooting capabilities might not flourish again … [Read more...] about A long-term outlook on Kyle Okposo

'Okposo has talked a lot about Eichel and Ryan O’Reilly. He spoke about how hard the Sabres are to play against and that includes the bit players too, “Foligno is a guy that brings it every night, he works extremely hard and I think Larsson’s a really smart player and Girgensons also, so they’re going to just keep growing and I think they’re going to keep finding their way.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Okposo sees his new digs

'I have confirmed both went to Prior Aviation to catch a charter flight to Boston to meet with Jimmy Vesey and his agent.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Murray and Bylsma leave for Boston