Archives for July 2016

'"The meeting went very well, I'd have to say," one of Vesey's agents, Peter Fish, told The Buffalo News. "However, until we sit down with Jimmy and fully digest everything we heard [Thursday], I can't really comment on how it might affect Aug. 15th."' … [Read more...] about Forward Jimmy Vesey meets with Sabres

'Casey’s hockey background includes the U.S. national team's program. So Thursday’s power skating drills were very familiar. When I asked the 19-year-old what part of his game sets him apart from others or the part of his game he is most confident in he replied, “I think my playmaking ability. I am an efficient player because I try and make the smart simple plays.” That right … [Read more...] about Getting to know Casey Fitzgerald

'"You kind of want to turn some heads out there," Campoli said. "You want to show people that maybe you should have got drafted, so you’ve got a little more spark in you."' … [Read more...] about Invitees aim to prove they belong at Blue & Gold scrimmage

'I've been to a development camp before with San Jose, but it's definitely a cool experience having grown up watching the Sabres. Luckily, Buffalo's always had really good goalies. Growing up watching Dominik Hasek, Ryan Miller, Marty Biron, you learn a lot. In the summers I was lucky enough to skate with Miller and the Sabres some mornings as a teenager and I learned a lot … [Read more...] about In his own words: Racine on his invite to camp

'"It helps," Nylander said. "It's a lot of fun having teammates here, of course. Osmanski and I, we'd always hang out with each other because we also have school with each other. He's a funny guy. Daniel (Muzito-Bagenda) is also from Sweden so we knew each other a bit coming into Mississauga and we've always been friends."' … [Read more...] about The Mississauga trio with a local connection

'"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