'“Actually, I think I’ve proven nothing,” Eichel said Thursday as training camp opened with physicals inside KeyBank Center. “It’s a huge year for me personally and as a team. We want to take the next step as a team, and I think for us to do that we need some guys to take the next step as players, and I need to be one of them.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jack Eichel out to prove himself
Archives for September 2017
Sabres excited for fresh start with coach Phil Housley
'“It just gives me chills, seeing the Sabre logo,” Housley said as training camp opened with physicals inside KeyBank Center. “I was fortunate to start my career here. It’s a great sports town. People are very passionate, very proud.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres excited for fresh start with coach Phil Housley
Housley back in Buffalo, eager for up-tempo stamp on Sabres
'“I’m really excited to get on the ice finally and do something meaningful,” he said. “We’re hopefully going to write a new chapter in the Buffalo Sabres organization.”' … [Read more...] about Housley back in Buffalo, eager for up-tempo stamp on Sabres
Sabres star Jack Eichel on his new coach, working out with Brad Marchand and when he last cried
'Behind the scenes, Eichel's reps and Sabres management are negotiating a long-term deal to keep the 20-year-old Boston University product in Buffalo. During his conversation with ESPN.com, Eichel discussed how he likes to be coached, how he hopes offseason workouts with Boston Bruins winger Brad Marchand will help him in the defensive zone and the school pride he feels for his … [Read more...] about Sabres star Jack Eichel on his new coach, working out with Brad Marchand and when he last cried
Eichel said he's proven nothing
'“We need to take the next step as a team and for us to do that, we need some guys to take the next step as players and I need to be one of them.”' … [Read more...] about Eichel said he’s proven nothing
5 Observations: Sabres open training camp
'"I think I have a lot to prove," Eichel told reporters. "Actually I think I've proven nothing. It's a huge year for me personally and as a team."' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sabres open training camp
Sabres open training camp, Okposo “100% healthy”
'Kyle Okposo will hit the ice with the team when practice begins on Friday morning. He missed the end of last season after suffering an adverse reaction to medication, that landed him in a neurological intensive care unit. The Buffalo winger said he is back to feeling like himself again.' … [Read more...] about Sabres open training camp, Okposo “100% healthy”
Eichel: 'I think I've proven nothing'
'"I think I have a lot to prove," he said on the opening day of training camp. "Actually I think I've proven nothing, so it's a huge year for me personally and as a team. We want to take the next step as a team, and for us to do that, we need some guys to take the next step as players, and I need to be one of them. I just need to step up around the room, on the ice, big … [Read more...] about Eichel: ‘I think I’ve proven nothing’
Okposo relieved medical ordeal over, eager for new season with Sabres
'"Anytime that you miss time with any sort of injury, I think that it's better to play a little bit more because that spatial time and that spatial awareness is the last thing to come back, so that's the reason I played in those games this summer. It was more for that timing."' … [Read more...] about Okposo relieved medical ordeal over, eager for new season with Sabres
Takeaways from media day as Sabres report to camp
'"I'm not going to judge people on what they did in the past," Housley said. "Certainly I know where they are in their career and things like this, but I think it's more about what they do tomorrow, what they do the next day. How are they going to keep improving? How are they going to push their teammates? How are we going to get better as a team and build as a group as we move … [Read more...] about Takeaways from media day as Sabres report to camp
Sabres announce training camp roster
'Practices are broken down into multiple sessions throughout each day. The Sabres will then open their preseason slate of games on Monday, Sept. 18, against the Carolina Hurricanes at KeyBank Center at 7 p.m.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce training camp roster
Brendan Guhle aiming to crack Sabres out of training camp
'At just 20 years old, Guhle often looks like a veteran, swiftly moving the puck up the ice and getting to the net.' … [Read more...] about Brendan Guhle aiming to crack Sabres out of training camp
Sabres Announce 2017 Training Camp Roster
'The Sabres begin camp tomorrow for testing and physicals, and open practices begin on Friday, September 15th. Buffalo's first preseason game is on Monday, September 18th.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Announce 2017 Training Camp Roster
CHL-eligible prospects set for start of Sabres camp
'Entering his second NHL training camp, London Knights forward Cliff Pu (2016, third round) emerges from the Prospects Challenge as the forward that enhanced his stock the most in the eyes of the Sabres' brass.' … [Read more...] about CHL-eligible prospects set for start of Sabres camp
Five storylines to follow at Sabres camp
'With Tyler Ennis, Marcus Foligno and William Carrier all having departed during the offseason, the left side of the Sabres offense could look vastly different than it did last season. Evander Kane figures to play on one of the top two lines, but the other top-six spot appears to be up for grabs.' … [Read more...] about Five storylines to follow at Sabres camp