'"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
Archives for September 2016
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
Sabres' prospects take the ice as Buffalo tournament nears
'The Buffalo Sabres’ youngsters gathered in HarborCenter to prepare for the team’s prospect challenge this weekend. Buffalo will face off against hopefuls from the New Jersey Devils and Boston Bruins in a round-robin tournament. It begins Saturday night when the Sabres take on New Jersey.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ prospects take the ice as Buffalo tournament nears
O'Reilly's career ascent continues at World Cup
'"It's amazing how quick things can change in this game. And for me, it's really been for the better," O'Reilly, 25, told The Buffalo News here this week. "I love where we're at in Buffalo. I love the city. It's been great for my career, a really excellent change. I was driving from Buffalo to Pittsburgh for the exhibition game, going down I-90 like I used to do to go to Erie … [Read more...] about O’Reilly’s career ascent continues at World Cup
Sabres' Nylander eager to show he belongs in Buffalo
'“I get two games going into training camp, so this is a lot of help,” Nylander said after the inaugural practice. “I haven’t played a game since last season, so this is very good for me. I feel ready, and I’m just going to have fun and play the best I can.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Nylander eager to show he belongs in Buffalo
Sabres prospect Nick Baptiste building off rookie season
'“He was a typical first-year guy, you maybe at times think it’s going to be a little bit easier than it is,” said Amerks coach Dan Lambert, a Buffalo assistant last season. “The American League’s a really good league, and there’s not many guys that come from junior … that step into the league and rip it up."' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Nick Baptiste building off rookie season
Sabres' Nylander trying to get better every day
'The Sabres will have a tough decision to make with Nylander. They could send him back to juniors, he could play in the AHL with the Rochester Americans or he could flat out make the Sabres roster.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Nylander trying to get better every day
Since His Childhood, Rodrigues Has Refused To Take No For An Answer
'"Yeah, I think so," Rodrigues said. "Even growing up, my whole life, I was always the smaller guy. I had my growth spurt a little later and developed a little later so you know, I'm always out there to try and prove myself and continue to let people know that I can play.' … [Read more...] about Since His Childhood, Rodrigues Has Refused To Take No For An Answer
Nylander Impresses Lambert At Practice
'"What we're trying to do is help their details and habits of their game," Rochester Americans coach Dan Lambert said. "What we're trying to teach them, they can bring back to wherever they're playing and hopefully do a job there. We're not trying to reinvent the wheel. It is ice hockey, there's no doubt, but we are trying to incorporate how we want to play in Buffalo and … [Read more...] about Nylander Impresses Lambert At Practice
With World Cup looming, Ristolainen not worried about Sabres contract situation
'"It doesn't bother me at all. I don't worry about it," Ristolainen told The Buffalo News Thursday at Air Canada Centre. "I'm 100 percent here for Team Finland. Then let's see what happens with Buffalo after the tournament. I've never been in this situation before so I really don't know how long it takes or how the contract things work."' … [Read more...] about With World Cup looming, Ristolainen not worried about Sabres contract situation
After unexpected season, Sabres' Ullmark ready for anything
'“It’s been a long summer unfortunately,” Ullmark said during physicals in First Niagara Center. “It’s good to be back with the boys, and I’m looking forward to it. I’ve been on the ice back home in Sweden, but it’s nothing compared to being here with your own team. That’s the best part of it.”' … [Read more...] about After unexpected season, Sabres’ Ullmark ready for anything
Eichel may keep straying from middle as Team North America seeks line combos that mesh
'"I think we all kind of knew this was going to be a four-line team," Eichel said. "We have 13 forwards who can score. If you're trying to match up on a line or two, a guy or two, there's a lot of other guys who can pick it up."' … [Read more...] about Eichel may keep straying from middle as Team North America seeks line combos that mesh
O'Reilly thrilled to get the call
'"I was at home getting ready for dinner and got the call," O'Reilly said. "Obviously it was great. It was a team I wanted to be on from the beginning. You hate it to be from somebody's misfortune but to be here wearing that sweater and having a job to do, it's awesome.' … [Read more...] about O’Reilly thrilled to get the call
Sabres prospects will fight for jobs in rookie camp
'While Bailey might start in the AHL again, a strong camp could position him to begin the season in Buffalo if there’s an injury or be the first winger recalled.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospects will fight for jobs in rookie camp