'"School is the No. 1 priority for me right now," Borgen said Monday in HarborCenter. "Try to get a degree because you can't play hockey forever. That's my mom's theory."' … [Read more...] about Will Borgen keeps showing steady hand on blueline
Archives for July 11, 2017
Goalies Luukkonen, Johansson unfazed by 3-on-3 tournament changes
'“You have to be ready all the time for the breakaways and 2-on-1s or even 3-on-1s,” Luukkonen said. “It’s gonna be fun. There’s gonna be a lot of hard situations, so I’m looking forward to it.”' … [Read more...] about Goalies Luukkonen, Johansson unfazed by 3-on-3 tournament changes
Sabres Notebook: WNYer wants to show skill, camp's first injury, Amerks opener & more
'"I'm a much better player than when I finished my last season...right this summer I'm working on my offensive ability and awareness and making plays," Osmanski said Monday after the second camp session. "I like to say I'm pretty good defensively, so I'm trying to bring something to the table on both ends of the ice."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: WNYer wants to show skill, camp’s first injury, Amerks opener & more
It's official: Lindy Ruff back on the bench as assistant with Rangers
'Ruff, 59, will be working under Alain Vigneault and will be serving as an NHL assistant for the first time since he left the Florida Panthers following the 1996-97 season to become the head man in Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about It’s official: Lindy Ruff back on the bench as assistant with Rangers
Pierre Turgeon to make NHL coaching debut as assistant with Kings
'Former Sabres center Pierre Turgeon, drafted No. 1 overall by the team in 1987, has been named an assistant coach by the Los Angeles Kings. Turgeon, 47, will be making his NHL coaching debut.' … [Read more...] about Pierre Turgeon to make NHL coaching debut as assistant with Kings
Sabres prospect Sean Malone healthy, ready for pro hockey
'“It’d be a surprise for any kid coming from college to make that jump right away,” Malone said of going from Harvard to the Sabres so quickly.. “I just treated it like another game. … I adjusted pretty well to the speed. … It happened so quick for me, before I knew it, it was just gone. It was fun.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Sean Malone healthy, ready for pro hockey
Sabres' Borgen feels playing in college is important
'Borgen has played 70 games with the Huskies and has decided to go back there for his junior season. He said it wasn’t a hard decision, “It's just school is the number one priority for me right now. I’m trying to get a degree because you can’t play hockey forever. That’s just my mom’s theory.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Borgen feels playing in college is important
Mittelstadt enjoying his early time with the Sabres
'It may be a good year or two before Mittelstadt will have a chance to play with Eichel though. This fall, Mittelstadt will start his freshman year of college at the University of Minnesota. The Minnesota native expects to build up his strength while playing for the Golden Gophers, along with improving his play on the ice. And while the NCAA will surely help Mittelstadt’s … [Read more...] about Mittelstadt enjoying his early time with the Sabres
Glotov at a crossroads heading into 2017-18 season
'"I don't have any contracts right now," Glotov said following his session in Day 2 of development camp at HarborCenter. "I'm going to talk to Buffalo [about] what they want [and] where they want to see me play. So we'll see."' … [Read more...] about Glotov at a crossroads heading into 2017-18 season
Things for Buffalo and Rochester have started at this camp
'In the past few days I’ve heard many talk about the players have been told to work hard and have fun. Taylor said, “First of all its hockey. That’s the most important thing, it’s a game still where if you enjoy what you do, you’re going to perform. We don’t want people uptight, you’re holding the stick, you can’t make a pass, you’re not talking to each other, its a feeling out … [Read more...] about Things for Buffalo and Rochester have started at this camp
Sabres sound off after Day 3 of development camp
'"Obviously, you see there are jobs open, and you know for me, I want to finish the summer and do everything in my power or at the end of the day I know I did everything I could to make this team in the fall."' … [Read more...] about Sabres sound off after Day 3 of development camp
Fans impress Luukkonen during Development Camp
'"It was great to see so many, so many people watching the practice. Usually in Finland it's not really that popular especially on the junior teams where I play,” he said. “There aren't that many people watching you play the games, so it was great to see that were so many spectators at the practice."' … [Read more...] about Fans impress Luukkonen during Development Camp
Rangers officially hire Lindy Ruff as assistant coach
'The 57-year-old, who played 10 seasons with the Sabres as a player, returned to Buffalo in 1997 and spent 15 years as the head coach before being fired 17 games into the 2012-2013 season.' … [Read more...] about Rangers officially hire Lindy Ruff as assistant coach
Sabres rebuild begins with new coach, general manager
'Botterill went to work on the roster with some major trades and a minor splash into the free agent market on July 1. The question now is do the Sabres have enough to climb the standings to get into the playoffs for the first time since 2011?' … [Read more...] about Sabres rebuild begins with new coach, general manager
Camp notebook: Finally healthy, Malone looking forward to 1st pro season
'"After my season ended, I wanted to get a taste somewhere," Malone said. "I was able to learn some things by talking to some of the guys there that learned from their experiences as a younger player going to play professional, so I'm hoping to take what I learned from them and apply it to next season."' … [Read more...] about Camp notebook: Finally healthy, Malone looking forward to 1st pro season