Archives for 2016

'We had a party at Riverworks after the Draft. Friends and family came there to support me, but it's a pretty big place so there was another party going on too. A graduation party, maybe. I was wearing the jersey and hat that I was given at the Draft, and I just remember standing there with my arms out and it seemed like there were about 50 million people walking up to take … [Read more...] about Osmanski reflects on his first day at camp

'"He's a happy kid, but when he gets to the rink he can flip the switch, he becomes all business," Boyd said.' … [Read more...] about Mississauga GM says Nylander is ‘all business’ at the rink

'Once you've gotten there, however, you'll want to know who to keep an eye on. You can check out the full roster here, but we've simplified it with a few basic storylines that should be fun to follow at development camp 2016.' … [Read more...] about Storylines to keep an eye on at development camp

'For many, Wednesday’s two-hour practice session served as an unofficial introduction to the organization. Participants were divided up into two groups and were put through a series of drills that emphasized skill development and further exposed them to NHL rules. Most importantly, though, it was an opportunity to acclimate themselves with Buffalo’s specific style of play.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Development Camp – Day One notebook

'Yes, the 23-year-old from Harvard has the skills to make an immediate impact in the NHL. He won the Hobey Baker Award as the best player in college hockey after recording 24 goals and 46 points in 33 games. He was a runner-up in 2015 after putting up 32 goals and 58 points in 37 games.' … [Read more...] about Have questions about Sabres’ Vesey? Here are answers

'But Nylander, a star with the Ontario Hockey League’s Mississauga Steelheads, is one of 43 prospects in camp. The Sabres have plenty of other talented youngsters capable of playing in NHL someday or returning. Here are several others to keep an eye on.' … [Read more...] about Alexander Nylander one of many Sabres prospects to watch

Ideas for rehabbing hockey’s home in Rochester (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Work together for hockey arena (Canandaigua Daily Messenger) Amerks sign pair to AHL contracts (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage

'The camp will feature 43 Sabres prospects, including all 10 players the team selected at the 2016 NHL Draft and four players who appeared for Buffalo last year in Justin Bailey, Hudson Fasching, Evan Rodrigues and Linus Ullmark. The draftees making their Buffalo debut include first-round choice Alexander Nylander, selected eighth overall in the draft June 24 in First Niagara … [Read more...] about Sabres’ development camp opens Wednesday

'“I feel like the last three years I’ve been on a better track,” Okposo said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Kyle Okposo revamped approach after poor season

'Nilsson made $1 million last season and had accepted St. Louis' qualifying offer but became expendable when the Blues signed Nashville's Carter Hutton Friday on the opening day of free agency to back up Jake Allen. Nilsson will ostensibly battle Linus Ullmark for the right to play behind Lehner or be the No. 1 goaltender in Rochester. The Sabres lost Chad Johnson to free … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire potential backup goaltender in Blues’ Nilsson

'"He’s told me they have a young team, and stuff like that,’’ said Vesey. "And that it’s a good place to play, with passionate fans. But he said he’s not going to harass me or anything . . . obviously, it’s my decision and that’s that.’’' … [Read more...] about Vesey to Boston Globe: ‘I’m still going to go to free agency’

'The Sabres’ potential of quickly moving up the standings may be as much about the goofiness some of their rivals are exhibiting as it is about their own process.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ divisional foes running into trouble

'Reaching the audience entails a different way of thinking for sports leagues and their teams than simply putting games and shoulder programming on TV and radio. As with everyone else in their space, the Bills and Sabres are operating with a strategy that increasingly pushes content to smart phones and tablets.' … [Read more...] about Brandon: Sabres-Bills deal with MSG provides content-hungry fans ‘everything they were looking for’

'After the Sabres lost goalie Chad Johnson to his hometown Calgary Flames on Friday, Murray said another backup verbally agreed to an $850,000 contract. The Sabres had even placed the goalie on their depth chart.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire goalie Anders Nilsson for draft pick

'He will likely replace forward Tim Schaller, who signed with the Boston Bruins on Friday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres add forward depth with Derek Grant