'“I’m not nervous,” Nylander said of the upcoming roster cuts which will determine where he begins the 2016-17 season. “I’m just thinking about working hard in practice and stuff like that. Just getting ready for the season. That’s what I’m thinking about.”' … [Read more...] about Nylander hoping for a permanent spot in the Sabres’ Swedish corner
Archives for October 10, 2016
Bogosian and Kulikov close to return for Sabres
'"Kulikov and Bogosian skated today as did Ryan O’Reilly," Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said. "Some good progression on Bogosian and Kulikov. The rest has done Ryan well. Going to have rest for him tomorrow as well and see where he’s at come Tuesday for practice."' … [Read more...] about Bogosian and Kulikov close to return for Sabres
Sabres’ Derek Grant close to earning roster spot
'It’s hard to imagine Grant, 26, not at least being on roster when the Sabres open the season Thursday at home against the Montreal Canadiens. Rosters must be finalized by 5 p.m. Tuesday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Derek Grant close to earning roster spot
Sabres Top 20 Talents in 2016: No. 7 LW Tyler Ennis
'This season, Ennis needs to keep it simple. He’s playing with two incredibly talented players. If he doesn’t try to do too much offensively the goals and assists should come.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Top 20 Talents in 2016: No. 7 LW Tyler Ennis
Sabres hoping to be closer to health come Tuesday
'"Today was one of the longer practices that you'll see," Bylsma said. "We have practice on Tuesday and Wednesday, we have certain aspects of our game we want to get into with [those practices]. We'll see a heavy dose of special teams. Hopefully we'll have a closer complement to our full special teams those days."' … [Read more...] about Sabres hoping to be closer to health come Tuesday