'The 19-year-old clearly looked more comfortable on the ice than he did last year. He had an up-and-down season in Rochester, but he got a boost by appearing in Buffalo for the final four games. It's carried over. He did more with the puck during Thursday's practice and seemed to enjoy the physical side after being unprepared for contact last season.' … [Read more...] about Bigger, more confident Nylander ready to prove himself to Sabres
Archives for September 8, 2017
Sabres Notebook: Gionta weighing offers; Malone likely out of Prospects Challenge
'There are teams interested in Brian Gionta. He just needs to decide whether he's interested in them.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Gionta weighing offers; Malone likely out of Prospects Challenge
Sabres’ Justin Bailey ready to stand out at rookie tournament
'“My goal is to play in the National Hockey League,” he said. “I think anytime you have a chance with guys that are the same age as you, if not younger, you want to really show yourself … as a dominant player, and that’s not just scoring goals. For me, it’s asserting myself in the corner, being stronger than guys, showing that I can play with the weight I put on this summer.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Justin Bailey ready to stand out at rookie tournament
For veterans, Prospects Challenge serves as a springboard into camp
'"The other guys, they're scrimmaging but it's not the same. So I think these guys got a head start and they have to realize they've got a head start and take advantage of it."' … [Read more...] about For veterans, Prospects Challenge serves as a springboard into camp