Archives for September 2016

'“He’s a physical player. He’s tough to play against. Seeing Risto playing for Finland now, he’s leading their team in ice time.”' … [Read more...] about World Cup gives Sabres’ Ristolainen chance to prove his worth

'The Buffalo Sabres and MSG Networks today announced the 2016-17 telecast schedule, with 74 games set to air exclusively on MSG, including the team’s opening-night matchup against the Montreal Canadiens on October 13. The remaining eight games will be broadcast on NBCSN.' … [Read more...] about Sabres, MSG Networks Announce 2016-17 Telecast Schedule

'I think Lehner plays the entire season, and I think he'll play well.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Top 20 Talents: No. 17 – G Robin Lehner

'O'Reilly will replace Dallas Stars standout Tyler Seguin, who has been ruled out due to a knee injury. O'Reilly becomes the fourth Sabres player to make the tourney, joining Jack Eichel (Team North America), Rasmus Ristolainen (Finland) and Dmitry Kulikov (Russia). Goaltender Robin Lehner was chosen to play for Sweden but elected to withdraw from the tournament to remain in … [Read more...] about O’Reilly added to Team Canada roster for World Cup

'O’Reilly has won the last two gold medals representing Canada at the world championship. The 25-year-old was the Sabres’ lone NHL All-Star last season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ryan O’Reilly added to Canada’s World Cup roster

'"Any time your country calls, it's a great honor and is something every kid from Canada dreams about getting the chance to do," Seguin said in a statement put out by the Dallas Stars, his NHL team. "While I'm upset that I don't get the opportunity to play, I understand the situation Team Canada is in with a short tournament."' … [Read more...] about Team Canada adds O’Reilly to replace injured Seguin

'In 35 World Championship games for Team Canada, the Sabre has 7 goals and 19 assists for 26 points. On the past two goal medal wining teams he has 19 points in 20 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ O’Reilly added to Team Canada

'I think Foligno has similar numbers this year to what we saw last season. If he’s not playing with Larsson and Gionta the numbers will likely drop -- but if he’s still consistent in the Sabres end he’ll earn his new contract. His long term future with the organization remains up in the air, but I expect to see Foligno in blue and gold for two more seasons.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Top 20 Talents in 2016: No. 18 – LW Marcus Foligno

'“I’ve lost a decent amount of weight, got in shape,” Lehner said Monday after skating inside HarborCenter. “I’ve done some life changes. It’s not always going in a straight line, you know?"' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Robin Lehner on different look, weight loss: ‘New choices, new me’

'“I stayed here this summer, I’ve been working out every day with a friend of mine from Sweden and we’ve been down to Western New York MMA every day and it’s been a good summer. I feel in good shape.” With a major concussion, Lehner couldn’t workout at all last summer. He said, “A lot of headaches after a concussion, I couldn’t think right, I didn’t feel good at all for many … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Lehner is ready for camp

'What you see is what you’re going to get with Josh Gorges. There’s nothing wrong with that. He doesn’t have to be a cornerstone on defense for this to be a successful year. If Gorges plays close to 82 games and is solid in his own end, the Sabres shouldn’t need him to contribute offensively.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Top 20 Talents in 2016: No. 19 – D Josh Gorges

'I think Nelson will start the year in Rochester and play a handful of games with the Sabres if someone gets injured. There’s a reason multiple teams wanted to sign Nelson after his junior year at Minnesota State Mankato – he’s got tons of potential. However, I still think Brendan Guhle has a better shot at making the opening night roster than Nelson. Injuries on the blue line … [Read more...] about Sabres Top 20 Talents in 2016: No. 20 – D Casey Nelson

Amerks coaches: Players earn ice time, hot goalie plays (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage

'Team North America has two exhibition games and five more practices remaining before officially opening the World Cup against Finland on Sept. 18 in Air Canada Centre. With that in mind, coach Todd McLellan has promised he’ll try different line combinations during the camp and he unveiled a big one during practice Friday in Quebec City: Jack Eichel joining Johnny Gaudreau at … [Read more...] about Eichel gets two top linemates at World Cup