Archives for 2016

'"Tempo was high so it got your pulse up and fun drills, good drills to get going for the upcoming scrimmages and other practices and I just enjoyed it."' … [Read more...] about Nylander has a fun first day at Sabres development camp

'“Three or four years ago I think I was a quiet kid who was definitely trying to take it all in, trying to prove myself,” Bailey said. “I’m coming in this camp as one of the leaders, one of the guys helping the young kids who might be visibly more nervous. And to come out there and prove myself as a leader and try to take guys under my wing.”' … [Read more...] about Justin Bailey takes on veteran role at Sabres Development Camp

'“Absolutely I think it’s a possibility,” Guhle said Wednesday after his first development camp practice. “If it was a possibility last year, I don’t think it’s going to be any different this year. I’m taking it one ice time at a time, one workout at a time. Do whatever I can to better myself and give myself the best chance to make the team.”' … [Read more...] about Guhle thinks he’s ready to beat the odds with Sabres

'Ullmark, who appeared in 20 games with the Sabres last season, is at an interesting spot in his development. The 22-year-old showed he could play in the NHL, but he would likely be better served as the starter in Rochester rather than the backup to Robin Lehner.' … [Read more...] about Ullmark announces he will miss Sabres’ development camp with illness

'The 24-year-old is worthy of the spot duty. He went 20-6-3 with a .914 save percentage for the University of Michigan last season. Racine appeared in 89 games for the Wolverines during his four-year career.' … [Read more...] about Williamsville’s Racine steps in for Ullmark at Sabres’ development camp

'“Oh, man,” Geiger said Wednesday with a laugh and shake of his head that registered between amazement in Vesey’s abilities and relief that they’re no longer college foes. “I actually got paired up against him quite a bit these last couple years. He’s a very dynamic player. He can skate. His first three strides are real quick. He sees the ice really well. Good shot. Not much … [Read more...] about Vesey’s rivals at Sabres’ Development Camp vouch for his skill

'"Definitely going to play college hockey. Growing up, that was always my dream. Now, getting the opportunity to get looked at by NHL teams, that's just a plus to me."' … [Read more...] about Meet Prospect Daniel Brickley

'"I consider myself a power forward. I use my speed, my size to make sure I get in the corner first. I create some room out there for the more skilled players."' … [Read more...] about Meet Prospect Jean Dupuy

'The Sabres have four options: the NHL, a return to the Ontario Hockey League, Europe or the AHL, a league he can play in since he was loaned to the Mississauga Steelheads.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Alexander Nylander not looking far ahead

'“I think being a Buffalo guy drafted in Buffalo kind of helped my situation,” Osmanski said. “Nothing celeb status yet, but a little more popular."' … [Read more...] about Prospect Austin Osmanski on wearing Sabres jersey: ‘amazing’

'Bailey has been working hard over the summer and he said there’s only one way to make an impression, “I think every training camp I try to come in here and show them something they haven’t seen from me and I think having a pro season under my belt, they’ve seen what I can do at the pro level, so every single training camp is the biggest one and it’s huge for me to make an … [Read more...] about Two local draft picks hit the ice

'"I try to show them something they haven't seen," Bailey said, following the team's first day of work in downtown Buffalo. "Having a pro season under my belt, they've seen what I can do at the pro level. Those nine games also gave them a chance to see what I can do at the NHL level."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Bailey trying to ‘show them something they haven’t seen’ at development camp

'"This is one step," Nylander said. "I'm just trying to take it one step at a time. …This is very important since you've just been drafted [and you're] trying to get better as a player in this development camp because you first try to develop as much as possible here and learn from all the staff here that can help you with the upcoming season."' … [Read more...] about Alexander Nylander taking ‘one step at a time’

'Vesey told NHL.com he will meet with the Sabres on Thursday in Boston to talk about what the future might hold for the Harvard graduate, and whether it could be as a teammate of friend and fellow Massachusetts native Jack Eichel.' … [Read more...] about Jimmy Vesey looking at ‘small number of teams’

'"He's got great skill," Fasching said. "You can kind of just tell if you pay a little extra attention to him that every puck he shoots, you know it's crisp, it's in direction. He's aiming for a really small area and a lot of times it looks like he's hitting it.' … [Read more...] about Nylander impresses with shot at first day of camp