Archives for July 2016

'“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

'There are lots of ways to do it. None of them is foolproof.' … [Read more...] about How to sign Jimmys

'The first complaint states that a woman was threatened by Kane while inside Bottoms Up on Chippewa early Friday morning. The woman continued to allege that Kane grabbed her by the throat and tried to force her in to his car in the parking lot outside the bar.' … [Read more...] about Evander Kane facing Non-Criminal Harassment Charges

'The 23-year old Vesey also told NHL.com that he and his representation will be looking at a "small number of teams" once they get to free agency. If the Sabres don't get him under contract, Vesey will be free to sign with any team on August 15.' … [Read more...] about Report: Vesey, Sabres to meet Thursday in Boston

'“They have so much skill and their future is bright and I really believe that we can win here,” Okposo said at the press conference inside First Niagara Center. “That is what sold me. You play the game to win the Stanley Cup, win a championship and raise banners. And I think this team has the ability to do that.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres introduce Kyle Okposo

'“At the tournament he was like, I dunno, I just saw him score all the time,” Borgen said of the Sabres first round pick. “Always making moves. Happened to have this style about him, he was a good player. You’re playing with guys that are unbelievable talents, playing with Auston Matthews and Tkachuk and guys who were drafted very high. And against Nylander here and stuff, … [Read more...] about Pair of Sabres defensemen look to improve at Development Camp

'There was a lot of tough drills that I haven’t done before. It was a lot of fun. You’ve just gotta be strong conditioning wise and both with speed and endurance and you have both backcheck and forecheck and have 30-40 second shifts, so it’s gonna take a lot and just trying to improve out there.' … [Read more...] about One-on-One with Alexander Nylander

'The bar’s general manager, David Robida said that an altercation happened at the bar involving Kane’s friend, but not Kane himself.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Evander Kane will face non-criminal harassment charges after June bar incident

'"It feels good. It feels different," the 28-year-old said. "I kind of walked out on the home bench. It's definitely different to be on the home side. But I'm excited to meet everybody and put some faces to names and I'm excited to be here."' … [Read more...] about Kyle Okposo excited to be with Sabres, Jack Eichel

'It's an alluring picture for Sabres general manager Tim Murray, who said this summer, "We might use Jack as a tool. I'd be a tool not to."' … [Read more...] about Jimmy Vesey leans on Jack Eichel while decision looms

'"I feel like I'm at a point in my career that I know what I need to do to be successful and I'm going to continue to do that and continue to try to get better," he said. "That hasn't changed throughout my career and it's not going to change in my approach here just because I've signed a long-term deal."' … [Read more...] about Okposo ready to call Buffalo home