Archives for July 2016

'"It is what it is," Murray said at Sabres development camp. "We made a trade, we traded one of our four third-round picks to be able to talk to him. We went down there and spoke to him. I told him he doesn't owe anybody anything. He went to school for four years and he became a free agent. He needs to make the right decision for him, there's no timetable. I felt really good … [Read more...] about Sabres GM says it’s Jimmy Vesey’s ‘show right now’

'"We don't really have very many power forwards in the game anymore. It's a rare commodity. But Kyle fits into that role. He's big (6-foot, 217-pounds), powerful and strong and he skates well. But I think since 2013-14, what he's really started to do is get to the inside with his physical game, play on the inside and be able to finish from that area. He's got great skill; … [Read more...] about Five Questions with Dan Bylsma

'When the day began, Borgen's squad included William Carrier, Paul Geiger, Victor Olofsson and Austin Osmanski. They won only two games in the round-robin portion of the tournament, both on Borgen's shootout goals. Olofsson went down with an injury during their quarterfinal matchup with Hudson Fasching's Gray team, a 1-0 Teal win, and Fasching switched over to Teal.' … [Read more...] about Strong wills lead to teal victory at French Connection Tournament

'“Even doing crossovers, you’re trying to have your head up so you know where players are coming from and coming at you,” Nylander said. “You want to think like it’s a game situation, keep the puck on your stick, don’t lose it and then try to add as much speed as possible while carrying it.”' … [Read more...] about Nylander putting on a skills clinic with Sabres

'“I think I had a really good summer last summer and last season was good for me,” Cornel said. “I was a leader on my team. I improved a lot mentally and off the ice as well. I think I had to improve my confidence and be a little bit more decisive on the ice. I was able to control the play a lot so that’s the biggest thing with me.”' … [Read more...] about A shot of confidence has Eric Cornel’s stock rising in Sabres organization

'“You’re 16 and you have always been a great player,” Asplund said. “When I come up there, you’re just one player out there. You’re not the best player.”' … [Read more...] about Playing against professionals prepared Asplund for World Juniors, NHL

'The criminal case against O’Reilly apparently unraveled after Mary Smith – who turned out to be the only trial witness – testified on cross-examination that she didn’t see anyone in the truck after the crash, according to courtroom tweets from London Free Press reporter Jane Sims.' … [Read more...] about Charges against Sabres’ O’Reilly dismissed in Ontario accident case

'"I play fast. I play responsibly. I take care of my own end when I'm in there. I just try and push the pace off the rush and try and use my speed the best I can."' … [Read more...] about Meet Sabres Prospect Max Willman

'“It’s probably his willingness to work and get better, and certainly when you see the way he works in the gym and you see his work ethic in practice, it’s really strong,” Lambert said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Eric Cornel ready for pros after big junior season

'The only identification witness couldn’t place O’Reilly at the Tim Hortons the Ontario Provincial Police said he fled after driving his pickup into on July 9, 2015, according to the paper.' … [Read more...] about Impaired driving charge against Sabres’ Ryan O’Reilly dropped

'When asked if she saw anyone inside the truck, Smith replied, “I couldn’t see anybody from where I was standing.... I wasn’t looking for anybody.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabre Ryan O’Reilly, a Varna native, acquitted of impaired driving in 2015 Lucan coffee shop crash

'O'Reilly, 25, will be starting his second season with the Sabres after a trade from the Colorado Avalanche in the summer of 2015. Buffalo signed him to a franchise-record $52.5 million, seven-year contract after acquiring him.' … [Read more...] about Agent: Charges against Sabres’ O’Reilly dropped

'It was determined there was not enough evidence to proceed and the charges of impaired driving and failing to remain at the scene were dismissed.' … [Read more...] about Charges dismissed against Sabres C O’Reilly

'Okposo spent parts of nine seasons with the New York Islanders, the team that selected him seventh overall at the 2006 NHL Draft. As he prepares to start the next chapter of his NHL career, Okposo took the opportunity to thank the Islanders organization and the fans in the Players’ Tribune.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Kyle Okposo thanks Islanders fans and organization

'In 56 games Carrier scored 13 goals and 17 assists , but the former second round pick of the Blues was really developing a good two way game. Carrier was one of the pieces Buffalo got back for Ryan Miller and Steve Ott.' … [Read more...] about Sabres could still get value from the Miller trade