Archives for July 14, 2016

'HarborCenter seems like the perfect size for this event in a year where the Sabres don't have a top-three pick. The attendances weren't enormous on normal practice days. Only half of the arena was accessible to fans, and even that side didn't fill up. Everyone had a good view and it didn't feel awkwardly empty like it would have at First Niagara Center. The only hitch each … [Read more...] about 10 takeaways from Sabres development camp

'“He just kept getting better, and that was the story, that he became an integral part of our defensive corps,” Motzko said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Will Borgen adjusted quickly to college hockey

'“I didn’t really model my game after what Tim Murray was looking for, I just think it’s the way the game is going in general,” Osmanski said. “I’m lucky to be as tall as I am and I think I play a physical game. That’s the type of style I think I can make a career with. On every team there are usually four big d-men and then two guys who snag all the points. So there’s more … [Read more...] about Osmanski participates in first Sabres Development Camp

'“I’ve said it all along that Boston is definitely on my list of teams that I’d like to talk to. It’s a team that I’ve rooted for all my life, and it’s a team that I watched win the Stanley Cup in 2011,” he said.' … [Read more...] about Vesey says he plans on meeting with Boston in August

'Murray needs to lure Vesey, who would give Bylsma great depth among the top six. … Bylsma will need to establish if Nilsson is the clear backup goalie prior to the start of the season since the departure of Johnson left a significant hole. Linus Ullmark is another option behind Lehner. … Murray said he isn't done in his pursuit to add organizational depth; he signed defensemen … [Read more...] about Sabres add offense to try to end postseason drought

'Nylander led Sweden at the 2016 WJC with four goals and nine points in seven games. Last season with Mississauga of the Ontario Hockey League, he led OHL rookies with 47 assists and 75 points, and was named the Canadian Hockey League rookie of the year. He capped his season with a team-best 11 points in seven games to help Sweden win the silver medal at the 2016 IIHF World … [Read more...] about Alexander Nylander heads Sweden’s WJC camp roster