'"You're kind of in that awe feeling all the time," Pominville said. "The whole game you're sitting on the bench just kind of looking around and going, 'Oh, man, this is pretty cool.'"' … [Read more...] about Pominville shares flurry of Winter Classic memories
Archives for September 2017
Camp invitee Blackwell nets 2 goals in OT loss to Devils
'"For me, I played out in the West so I don't think a lot of the people in the East got to see me play last year," he said. "I'm grateful for the opportunity and hopefully I can show my style of play and how I'm capable of playing."' … [Read more...] about Camp invitee Blackwell nets 2 goals in OT loss to Devils
Fasching eager for fresh start as Sabres open Prospects Challenge
'"It was definitely difficult, the first major injury of my hockey career even as a kid," Fasching said. "It was definitely something new that I had to deal with and it was a learning year, a learning experience. I think mentally I'm a lot stronger for it and I'm grateful for it from that perspective. It is what it is and you try to move forward with it this year."' … [Read more...] about Fasching eager for fresh start as Sabres open Prospects Challenge
Bigger, more confident Nylander ready to prove himself to Sabres
'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
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
Sabres announce season kick-off lunch for Oct. 3
'Attendees at the business-casual event have the opportunity to sit at a table with current Sabres players, coaches and alumni.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce season kick-off lunch for Oct. 3
After scary concussion, Sabres’ Kyle Okposo healed, excited for new season
'“When you’re going through an experience like that, your mindset’s questioning a lot of things,” he said. “That’s probably one of them. I have a good support team around me. … I knew that I was going to pull through.”' … [Read more...] about After scary concussion, Sabres’ Kyle Okposo healed, excited for new season
Sabres' Okposo is healthy and thankful
'As he laid in ICU, many thoughts went through his head. At that point hockey was way down the list. At that point he wondered if he'd ever be normal again, “Yes, I think when you're going through an experience like that, your mind starts to question a lot of different things, and that's probably one of them, but I had such a good support team around me, it was just terrific, … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Okposo is healthy and thankful
Sabres' Eichel open to playing this season without new deal
'"I want to be here. I want to be in Buffalo, like I said. I want to bring some excitement to this town, and the contract thing will take care of itself. That's why you hire agents."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Eichel open to playing this season without new deal
Sabres Notebook: Giveaway nights announced; Hurley transfers; Goloubef on PTO
'The other giveaways coincide with theme nights. Buffalo will hand out military-style dog tags Nov. 10 during Military Appreciation Night, purple scarves on Hockey Fights Cancer Night on Nov. 18 and green koozies for the St. Patrick's Day game on March 17.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Giveaway nights announced; Hurley transfers; Goloubef on PTO
Sabres' top youngsters will play in Prospects Challenge this weekend
'The Sabres announced their roster Tuesday, and the list includes top prospects Justin Bailey, Alex Nylander, Hudson Fasching, Nick Baptiste and Brendan Guhle. All have NHL experience with the Sabres and are hopeful of making the roster this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ top youngsters will play in Prospects Challenge this weekend
Sabres welcome back Pominville in new commercial
'Buffalo traded for its former captain in June and announced last week he would again wear No. 29. In the video released Tuesday, the Sabres showed the right winger putting up a "Population Pominville" sign inside KeyBank Center as Rick Jeanneret announced a goal by Pominville.' … [Read more...] about Sabres welcome back Pominville in new commercial
Jack Eichel ‘adamant’ on staying with Sabres, willing to wait for extension
'“If that happens, that happens,” Eichel, 20, said Tuesday following a late-summer skate. “I’m pretty adamant on staying a Sabre and staying in Buffalo. It’s not something I can really control here. I can just control my play.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel ‘adamant’ on staying with Sabres, willing to wait for extension