Archives for 2016

'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

'“My body and that aspect of my life could have an impact on what I do and what I don’t do,” Kaleta said. “As of right now, I value my body with being able to throw a baseball and crawl around with a child rather than doing what I’ve had to do for the past 10 years – in certain opportunities. In other opportunities, I’d be the same person. I’d block shots with my face. I’d do … [Read more...] about Patrick Kaleta on NHL: ‘I definitely don’t think I’m washed up yet’

'“He’s done nothing but taken the best care of me,” said Patrick Kaleta, the oft-injured former Sabres forward. “I broke my face, and some trainers would just kind of throw you off the side. He took me to the doctors to get medicine. He took me home and made sure I was OK. He’s a guy that really cares about his players, and I think it’s a big loss for the Sabres’ organization … [Read more...] about Macre, a fixture in training players, leaves Sabres

'The Sabres announced the dates and times for their opening week of training camp Friday, and the warmup to the 2016-17 season will begin Sept. 22 with physicals. The on-ice workouts open to the public will begin Sept. 23, and for the first time all the skating will be done in HarborCenter rather than KeyBank Center. The twin-rink complex will allow multiple groups to go on the … [Read more...] about HarborCenter to host Sabres training camp

'HarborCenter will also host Sabres rookie camp and the team’s Prospects Challenge tournament starting next Friday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to open training camp Sept. 23 at HarborCenter

'Erie County assistant district attorney Lynette Reda on Friday submitted a deposition from a Buffalo police officer stating the bar had security staffing its entrance and exit the night Kane was arrested. In handing over the deposition to Judge Barbara Johnson-Lee, Reda said it supported the evidence of trespassing.' … [Read more...] about Prosecutor submits new evidence against Sabres forward Kane

'During the conference, Judge Barbara Johnson-Lee set Kane's next court appearance for October 31. There, it's expected motions will be filed, and it's possible that at trial date may be set.' … [Read more...] about Evander Kane Back in Court

'The Sabres will open its main training camp on Thursday, Sept. 22, when veteran players are expected to report for testing and physicals. Beginning Friday, Sept. 23, the team’s practice sessions at HarborCenter will be open to the public, with practices being broken down into multiple sessions throughout each day.' … [Read more...] about Sabres dates for Training Camp

'In this new role, Gilbert will be responsible for the daily administrative activities of the Sabres’ organization. As general manager of HarborCenter, he is now responsible for the day-to-day operations of the complex and all related properties within its portfolio. Gilbert joined the Sabres in the summer of 1997 and served in his most recent role of vice president of public … [Read more...] about Gilbert Assumes Administrative Roles With Sabres, Harborcenter; Bandura To Lead Media Relations Department