Archives for July 2016

'Bailey has been working hard over the summer and he said there’s only one way to make an impression, “I think every training camp I try to come in here and show them something they haven’t seen from me and I think having a pro season under my belt, they’ve seen what I can do at the pro level, so every single training camp is the biggest one and it’s huge for me to make an … [Read more...] about Two local draft picks hit the ice

'"I try to show them something they haven't seen," Bailey said, following the team's first day of work in downtown Buffalo. "Having a pro season under my belt, they've seen what I can do at the pro level. Those nine games also gave them a chance to see what I can do at the NHL level."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Bailey trying to ‘show them something they haven’t seen’ at development camp

'"This is one step," Nylander said. "I'm just trying to take it one step at a time. …This is very important since you've just been drafted [and you're] trying to get better as a player in this development camp because you first try to develop as much as possible here and learn from all the staff here that can help you with the upcoming season."' … [Read more...] about Alexander Nylander taking ‘one step at a time’

'Vesey told NHL.com he will meet with the Sabres on Thursday in Boston to talk about what the future might hold for the Harvard graduate, and whether it could be as a teammate of friend and fellow Massachusetts native Jack Eichel.' … [Read more...] about Jimmy Vesey looking at ‘small number of teams’

'"He's got great skill," Fasching said. "You can kind of just tell if you pay a little extra attention to him that every puck he shoots, you know it's crisp, it's in direction. He's aiming for a really small area and a lot of times it looks like he's hitting it.' … [Read more...] about Nylander impresses with shot at first day of camp

'We had a party at Riverworks after the Draft. Friends and family came there to support me, but it's a pretty big place so there was another party going on too. A graduation party, maybe. I was wearing the jersey and hat that I was given at the Draft, and I just remember standing there with my arms out and it seemed like there were about 50 million people walking up to take … [Read more...] about Osmanski reflects on his first day at camp

'"He's a happy kid, but when he gets to the rink he can flip the switch, he becomes all business," Boyd said.' … [Read more...] about Mississauga GM says Nylander is ‘all business’ at the rink

'Once you've gotten there, however, you'll want to know who to keep an eye on. You can check out the full roster here, but we've simplified it with a few basic storylines that should be fun to follow at development camp 2016.' … [Read more...] about Storylines to keep an eye on at development camp

'For many, Wednesday’s two-hour practice session served as an unofficial introduction to the organization. Participants were divided up into two groups and were put through a series of drills that emphasized skill development and further exposed them to NHL rules. Most importantly, though, it was an opportunity to acclimate themselves with Buffalo’s specific style of play.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Development Camp – Day One notebook

'Yes, the 23-year-old from Harvard has the skills to make an immediate impact in the NHL. He won the Hobey Baker Award as the best player in college hockey after recording 24 goals and 46 points in 33 games. He was a runner-up in 2015 after putting up 32 goals and 58 points in 37 games.' … [Read more...] about Have questions about Sabres’ Vesey? Here are answers

'But Nylander, a star with the Ontario Hockey League’s Mississauga Steelheads, is one of 43 prospects in camp. The Sabres have plenty of other talented youngsters capable of playing in NHL someday or returning. Here are several others to keep an eye on.' … [Read more...] about Alexander Nylander one of many Sabres prospects to watch

Ideas for rehabbing hockey’s home in Rochester (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Work together for hockey arena (Canandaigua Daily Messenger) Amerks sign pair to AHL contracts (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage

'The camp will feature 43 Sabres prospects, including all 10 players the team selected at the 2016 NHL Draft and four players who appeared for Buffalo last year in Justin Bailey, Hudson Fasching, Evan Rodrigues and Linus Ullmark. The draftees making their Buffalo debut include first-round choice Alexander Nylander, selected eighth overall in the draft June 24 in First Niagara … [Read more...] about Sabres’ development camp opens Wednesday

'“I feel like the last three years I’ve been on a better track,” Okposo said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Kyle Okposo revamped approach after poor season

'Nilsson made $1 million last season and had accepted St. Louis' qualifying offer but became expendable when the Blues signed Nashville's Carter Hutton Friday on the opening day of free agency to back up Jake Allen. Nilsson will ostensibly battle Linus Ullmark for the right to play behind Lehner or be the No. 1 goaltender in Rochester. The Sabres lost Chad Johnson to free … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire potential backup goaltender in Blues’ Nilsson