'"For the first 20 minutes we were really, really good," Baptiste said. "It's tough when you go up, 2-1, and they score the next shift. That hurts a little bit.' … [Read more...] about Quick hits: Devils 6, Sabres 3
Archives for September 18, 2016
Sabres' prospect tournament is ideal head start for Amerks
'“The biggest thing is the relationships,” Lambert said. “I think it’s really important to get to know these young men, see what makes them tick, see what they like, dislike. It is very crucial for us down in Rochester to get the most out of these guys.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ prospect tournament is ideal head start for Amerks
Cornel wants to seize key spot in Sabres' organization
'“I want to prove I belong at the pro level this year and that I can be a big part of it,” he said in HarborCenter. “I want to go in there and help win games. I think that’s one of the first things you can do as a young guy. You may not be on the score sheet every night, but if you’re helping out in wins then that goes a long way.' … [Read more...] about Cornel wants to seize key spot in Sabres’ organization
East Aurora's Osmanski ready for next step in his life with Sabres
'“I’ve been here once before at development camp, and this is just another step,” Osmanski said. “Obviously, there’s less guys, and in a tournament format you’re all a team now where development camp you’re two teams. We’re all working together to beat New Jersey and Boston, and hopefully that happens.”' … [Read more...] about East Aurora’s Osmanski ready for next step in his life with Sabres
Giorgio Estephan quietly one of Sabres’ best prospects
'Right now, Estephan, 19, is one of the top guys in rookie camp. He pivoted Nylander and Evan Rodrigues on the No. 1 line Saturday most of the Sabres’ 6-3 loss to the New Jersey Devils, the first of two Prospects Challenge games inside HarborCenter.' … [Read more...] about Giorgio Estephan quietly one of Sabres’ best prospects
Sabres' Nylander is ready to show his stuff
'If we go by what we’ve seen when Nylander has played against kids around his own age, I think we’d say he has a really good chance to make the Sabres. Reality is he hasn’t gone up against the top players, but he still thinks he has a chance, “I practiced for a little bit with the NHL guys before this rookie tournament, so I’ve met a couple of them, so I’ll see when I get … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Nylander is ready to show his stuff
Sabres' Baptiste shines in prospect game
'"Well it was really important. Anytime you're in front of Sabres brass and they're watching its important to show what you can do," Baptiste said. "I thought I did that tonight and hopefully I can continue that throughout camp."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Baptiste shines in prospect game
Sabres Top 20 Talents in 2016: No. 16 - C Johan Larsson
'This is a big year for Larsson. I think he’s the perfect example of a player too good to play on a typical NHL fourth line but not good enough to play regularly in a top six role.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Top 20 Talents in 2016: No. 16 – C Johan Larsson
Baptiste Continues Strong Summer With Hat Trick In Loss To Devils
'"It was really important," Baptiste said following the game. "Any time you're in front of Sabres brass and they're watching, it's important to show what you can do. I thought I did that tonight and hopefully I can continue throughout camp."' … [Read more...] about Baptiste Continues Strong Summer With Hat Trick In Loss To Devils