'“You just become more comfortable with things. I think you can say the same thing for both of us,” Eichel said, referring Reinhart. “Year One, there’s that little bit of shyness to start the year. I think we both obviously came along and I think for the most part it says a lot about the guys in the room. They made us feel comfortable from Day One and I think that’s what … [Read more...] about Jack is Back: Fresh off World Cup, Eichel oozes confidence for second season with the Sabres
Archives for September 2016
No first-day jitters as Dmitry Kulikov joins Sabres camp
'"He’s definitely hard to play against because he’s looking to hit," said Sabres forward Tyler Ennis. "He’s a left-handed shot, which we needed, and I'm looking forward to having him in the lineup. He was a good World Cup player and we're happy to have him."' … [Read more...] about No first-day jitters as Dmitry Kulikov joins Sabres camp
Jack Eichel sets bar high for Sabres
'Eichel looked confident and relaxed during his 12-minute chat with the media, discussing the World Cup, his goals for the upcoming season and joking about his roommate, winger Sam Reinhart. He sounded like a 10-year veteran.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel sets bar high for Sabres
Dmitry Kulikov finally joins Sabres
'“It hasn’t been long since the World Cup,” Kulikov said. “I just needed a little adjustment to come back and hit the reset switch and get ready for training camp. First practice is out of the way, I’m learning the system, video, getting to know the guys here in the locker room.”' … [Read more...] about Dmitry Kulikov finally joins Sabres
Sabres’ Jack Eichel happy to be part of history at World Cup of Hockey
'“It’s been a hit,” Eichel said this afternoon following his first practice with the Sabres. “Looking at the way the tournament has been received, there’s been a lot of buzz around it, which is great. I think, as a league, we definitely want to keep doing that."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jack Eichel happy to be part of history at World Cup of Hockey
Bylsma impressed with Baptiste's strong start with Sabres
'“We called up 14 different players last year,” Bylsma said. “We’re going to have 22 or 23 people on the roster at the start of the hockey season, but I see our team at 32, 34 players deep.”' … [Read more...] about Bylsma impressed with Baptiste’s strong start with Sabres
Half a decade in the rearview
'This team has been built up. The talent they have, is the talent they have. There were other goalies, other defensemen, other trades to make along the way. If they’re not good enough on the back end, then that’s on the team for the way they’re constructed. Evaluation, in earnest, begins now.' … [Read more...] about Half a decade in the rearview
Sabres' Eichel is very clear on where this team should be
'Many players come to camp to work the kinks out. Eichel doesn’t have to do that and he’s glad, “It was nice and you start the season a little bit earlier and I think it was great. Now you’re stepping into camp and you’ve already played six real high end games against the World’s best and you’re ready to get going and hit the ground running."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Eichel is very clear on where this team should be
Eichel expects Sabres to make the playoffs
'" I think it I was great. Now you're stepping into camp and you've already played six real high end games against the world's best," Eichel said. "You're in game shape, you know I feel good on the ice now so it's really nice."' … [Read more...] about Eichel expects Sabres to make the playoffs
Sabres Top 20 Talents in 2016: No. 13 RW Justin Bailey
'I think Bailey, Hudson Fasching, Derek Grant and Nick Baptiste are the front-runners when it comes to the young guys trying to make the roster. The last few weeks Baptiste has looked great but I think the Sabres would still lean towards Bailey or Fasching because of their size. Both showed flashes during their stints in Buffalo last season and can provide some physicality. … [Read more...] about Sabres Top 20 Talents in 2016: No. 13 RW Justin Bailey
Jack Eichel 'in game shape' for Sabres
'"I think it was great," said Eichel, who had a goal and an assist in three games at the tournament. "Now you're stepping into camp and you've already played six real high-end games against the world's best and you're ready to get going and hit the ground running. I think that you're in game shape and you feel good; I feel good on the ice now. It's really nice."' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel ‘in game shape’ for Sabres
Eichel, Kulikov Return To Practice For Sabres
'"It was something that was definitely in the back of our minds throughout the tournament that the coach had talked about," Eichel said. "You know, you have a chance to be a part of hockey history just playing on this team. We don't know where it's gonna be, we don't know where this tournaments gonna be, so pretty special for us to do that."' … [Read more...] about Eichel, Kulikov Return To Practice For Sabres
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks announce 2016 training camp schedule (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
Quick hits: Sabres 3, Senators 2 (OT)
'The Sabres pulled into a 2-2 tie with 4:41 to play thanks to quality work from the three forwards on the ice. Hudson Fasching spun away from a defender behind the net to keep the puck before passing to Nicholas Baptiste. The winger quickly fired across the crease to center Derek Grant for a tap-in.' … [Read more...] about Quick hits: Sabres 3, Senators 2 (OT)
As star of camp, Sabres' Grant pushing hard to secure spot on roster
'There is one forward spot open in Buffalo, and Grant is pushing hard to secure it.' … [Read more...] about As star of camp, Sabres’ Grant pushing hard to secure spot on roster