'"It's a big year for me personally, but I think it's another big year for our team," Lehner said. "It's a season where we can start putting our mark in and do everything we can to try and make the playoffs and take our first step."' … [Read more...] about Fit Robin Lehner ready to ‘perform better’
Archives for September 2016
Girgensons Eager To Prove He's Back After Down Season
'"Definitely a little bit more pressure to do better after a down year," he said following practice on Sunday at HarborCenter. "You want to prove to everyone what you're capable of and the last couple days, I've been going pretty hard. I'm trying to put everything out there and show I'm back."' … [Read more...] about Girgensons Eager To Prove He’s Back After Down Season
Lighter Lehner out to pull his weight with Sabres
'“I’ve got to go out and perform,” Lehner said. “That’s what I expect out of myself. That’s what I expect out of my teammates. That’s what they expect out of me. It’s a result-based game, and we’ve got to go out and perform this year.”' … [Read more...] about Lighter Lehner out to pull his weight with Sabres
Moulson has a lot to prove; scrimmage results; shorter Muse stands tall
'“I know this is a big camp, so it was a big summer for me,” he said. “I’m here to earn everything. I spent a lot of time with a trainer and a skating coach making sure my body is ready to go and be able to help this team. I think where I’m at physically right now is where I want to be.”' … [Read more...] about Moulson has a lot to prove; scrimmage results; shorter Muse stands tall
Grant seeks return to NHL, and Wegmans, with Sabres
'"I actually couldn't tell you what happened," he said. "Maybe the fresh start, maybe the new place? I've worked hard and I think I've matured and grown. I tried to shoot the puck a lot more (he averaged 4.58 shots a game, compared to 2.45 the season before in Binghamton)."' … [Read more...] about Grant seeks return to NHL, and Wegmans, with Sabres
Sabres’ Matt Moulson determined to prove doubters wrong
'“I think summer was about making sure I put in the work and believe in myself to get back to where I want to be. I think I’ve done that. I have a lot to prove.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Matt Moulson determined to prove doubters wrong
Sabres' Moulson says he's put in the work
'So where did it go south for Matt Moulson? He said, “I think maybe there was a bunch of different things, but I can’t think about that, it’s just making sure that I’m going to be in the best possible physical shape, mental shape, to make sure I’m here to help this team win.” Moulson added, “When I’m a bit leaner and a little bit lighter, I feel better on the ice.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Moulson says he’s put in the work
5 Sabres training camp observations: Day 2
'With about 20 minutes left in the final session of Saturday’s practice Jake McCabe showed he’s for real.' … [Read more...] about 5 Sabres training camp observations: Day 2
Guhle Taking Second Camp One Day At A Time
'"That's nice of him to say," Guhle, Buffalo's second-round pick in 2015, said. "I put on about eight pounds since last camp and my body fat is still the same, so it's pretty much all lean muscle. I feel stronger out there, more powerful with my strides. I think it's got to translate into the game though. That's the most important thing."' … [Read more...] about Guhle Taking Second Camp One Day At A Time
Tyler Ennis says Sabres can 'be a real threat'
'After consecutive 20-goal, 40-point seasons, Ennis missed most of last season with a concussion. He had three goals and eight assists in 23 games.' … [Read more...] about Tyler Ennis says Sabres can ‘be a real threat’
With another fine summer, Reinhart eager to work more magic for Sabres
'“I still think there’s a lot of growth for him and his game,” coach Dan Bylsma said in HarborCenter. “I’d love to think it means the same kind of improvement we saw in him last year, even from when he came to camp through the first three months of the season and how much he improved in his game.' … [Read more...] about With another fine summer, Reinhart eager to work more magic for Sabres
Career twists have Nilsson in the right spot with the Sabres
'"I try not to think about it that much," Nilsson said about the back-up label after his group session and scrimmage in HarborCenter Friday. "I know Robin is a really, really good goalie and it’s going to be a competition between him and me but he’s obviously a great goalie. So it’s going to be a battle but I can only focus on myself. Try to stop the puck and we’ll see what … [Read more...] about Career twists have Nilsson in the right spot with the Sabres
Schneider shines with hat trick in Sabres' opening scrimmage
'"It definitely made it feel better coming into camp," the 26-year-old said. "I was pretty happy at the end of last season that I got my first game at home in front of a bunch of friends and family. The goal is just get back here and play some more games at home."' … [Read more...] about Schneider shines with hat trick in Sabres’ opening scrimmage
Roster spots open; Eichel coming back; Bylsma to meet with Kane
'“That doesn’t mean there’s not competition for how those 12 that are on there and how those six that are on there are going to play,” Bylsma said. “We have quite a bit of competition within our roster, whether it’s two or three or four different possibilities. That’s probably more than I’m accustomed to and more than I’ve had in the past.”' … [Read more...] about Roster spots open; Eichel coming back; Bylsma to meet with Kane
Fresh off Calder Cup, Falk aiming for job with Sabres
'Justin Falk, who starts training camp intent on earning a job on defense with the Buffalo Sabres, quite likely will tell you that’s true. Especially after last season.' … [Read more...] about Fresh off Calder Cup, Falk aiming for job with Sabres