'Reinhart said last season that playing alongside faster players makes him play faster himself, and never was that truer than when he became linemates with Jack Eichel in March. The two played well enough alongside each other that Bylsma is inclined to keep them together heading into this season.' … [Read more...] about Stronger, faster Reinhart ready to take next step
Archives for 2016
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Alex Nylander 'a guy we're going to rely on' (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
With contract out of way, Ristolainen's focus is returning Sabres to playoffs
'“I expect some playoff hockey in Buffalo,” Ristolainen said Tuesday. “We have a great team, some good additions in the summertime. It’s going to be an exciting year.”' … [Read more...] about With contract out of way, Ristolainen’s focus is returning Sabres to playoffs
O'Reilly, Okposo could miss opener; Eichel moves on power play
'The good news for the Sabres was the reappearance of defensemen Dmitry Kulikov and Zach Bogosian. Kulikov skated with the team for the first time since suffering a butt bruise Sept. 30. Bogosian strained his groin Sept. 29. Both are expected to play Thursday.' … [Read more...] about O’Reilly, Okposo could miss opener; Eichel moves on power play
Sabres top pick Nylander to start with Amerks
'Because Nylander was on loan to Mississauga from his team in Sweden, he is eligible to play in the American Hockey League this year, despite being only 18. Usually players that are drafted out of the OHL (or other Canadian Major Junior League) cannot play in the AHL until age 20.' … [Read more...] about Sabres top pick Nylander to start with Amerks
Sabres’ Rasmus Ristolainen signs 6-year, $32.4 million contract
'The Finn’s deal falls in line with some other contracts top young defensemen have signed in the last year or so, according to generalfanager.com. Calgary’s Dougie Hamilton (six years at $5.75 million per), Columbus’ Seth Jones (six at $5.4 million) and Toronto’s Morgan Rielly (six at $5 million) are all comparable players.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rasmus Ristolainen signs 6-year, $32.4 million contract
Sabres sign Ristolainen to 6-year, $32.4 million contract
'"I don't even think about the contract or think about what people say or what people think," he said. "I want to be better than I was last year. I want to win. That's the only thing I really think."' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Ristolainen to 6-year, $32.4 million contract
Sabres sign Ristolainen to six-year, $32.4 million deal
'The 21-year-old Ristolainen, who was a restricted free agent, will receive an average annual salary of $5.4 million.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Ristolainen to six-year, $32.4 million deal
Sabres send Nylander to Rochester, Guhle to Juniors
'Nylander was in his first training camp with the Sabres after the team selected the forward 8th overall this past June. He made 5 starts in the preseason, but failed to score a point in his time on the ice. The move means that Hudson Fasching and Derek Grant will open the regular season with the blue and gold. Fasching made his NHL debut last year, scoring a goal in seven … [Read more...] about Sabres send Nylander to Rochester, Guhle to Juniors
Ristolainen Agrees to New Deal With Sabres
'This deal ends a lengthy contract negotiation process, that included an uncommon practice by Ristolainen, who arrived to Sabres training camp and practiced without a contract.' … [Read more...] about Ristolainen Agrees to New Deal With Sabres
Sabres, Ristolainen agree to six-year-deal
'Rasmus Ristolainen is a good young defender and an important piece of the Sabres organization moving forward. He has shown a lot of offensive upside – but still needs to improve in his own end.' … [Read more...] about Sabres, Ristolainen agree to six-year-deal
Projecting the Sabres opening night lineup
'The two biggest surprises are Derek Grant and Hudson Fasching – but both have earned their way onto the Sabres roster.' … [Read more...] about Projecting the Sabres opening night lineup
Sabres Top 20 Talents in 2016: No. 6 LW Evander Kane
'Evander Kane is a talented player but his first year with the Sabres didn’t go according to plan. Assuming he has a more under the radar season, I have lofty expectations for Kane. I don’t know if he’ll be the 30-goal-scorer Sabres fans were hoping he would be – But there’s no reason to think he can’t flirt with that number and score 25 goals consistently.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Top 20 Talents in 2016: No. 6 LW Evander Kane
Sabres sign Ristolainen to six-year deal
'"Rasmus has already proven to be a pivotal player on our blue line and we are eager to have him back with the team," Sabres General Manager Tim Murray said. "This deal is a reflection of the hard work and improvement Rasmus has shown since being drafted and we hope to see him continue on this trajectory moving forward."' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Ristolainen to six-year deal
Explaining the Sabres' potential roster outcomes
'There are a few ways this can shake out, so let's break it down by position.' … [Read more...] about Explaining the Sabres’ potential roster outcomes