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‘Developed’ game helps Sabres’ Nick Bapiste earn recall

‘“He’s doing the things that they’re telling him to do,” Sabres coach Phil Housley said following practice inside KeyBank Center. “He’s tenacious on the forecheck, really strong down low, he’s getting to the net more. He’s creating things offensively, so that’s why he’s up here.”’

Sabres’ Okposo misses practice, but will play Saturday

‘Housley may want to take Baptiste to Calgary on Sunday if Josefson isn’t ready. He said, “I just think he’s doing the things that they’re telling him to do, he’s heavy and tenacious on the forecheck, he’s really strong down low, he’s getting to the net more and he’s creating things offensively, so that’s why he’s up here.”’

Baptiste hopes two-way game can translate to NHL

‘”I don’t think it’s changing my role,” he said. “I think it’s finding a way to play at this level, and if you’re not scoring, being able to provide physical play, speed and helping in my D-zone. So, I think I [didn’t] change my game, but developed my game.”‘

Sabres recall Baptiste from Rochester

‘Baptiste (6’1″, 205 lbs., 8/4/1995) joins the Sabres for the second time this season after appearing in four games for the team in November. The Ottawa, Ontario native has recorded 17 points (7+10) in 34 games during his third professional season with the Amerks.’