'"I'll probably be able to take a nap," Mittelstadt said with a smile. "I have no problem doing that. I should be fine. Once the game gets closer, I'm sure I'll get a little nervous, a little antsy to get out there and get going. But I think for the most part I should be fine. I feel good today. I feel like I belong. So I'm not too nervous."' … [Read more...] about Mittelstadt feels like he belongs as he prepares for his first game as a Sabre
Archives for March 29, 2018
Sabres Notebook: NHL releases draft lottery odds
'On Wednesday the league released the draft lottery odds for the 15 teams which do not qualify for the playoffs. The team with the worst record in the league has an 18.5 percent chance of winning the lottery for the right to the first pick in the 2018 NHL Draft, scheduled for June 22-23 in American Airlines Center in Dallas.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: NHL releases draft lottery odds
Warm welcome has helped Sabres rookie Casey Mittelstadt
'“That’s probably the biggest part of it,” Mittelstadt said of being welcomed. “Obviously, you’re coming to a new team and they’ve been together all year. You’re kind of the new guy. So anytime they just kind of welcome you, it’s definitely a great feeling and they’ve done a great job with it.”' … [Read more...] about Warm welcome has helped Sabres rookie Casey Mittelstadt
Win, Casey Mittelstadt’s arrival puts jump in Sabres’ step
'“Well, that helps when you win a game and you get a day off and you come back and you feel a lot better about yourself, and especially the team that you beat, a really good team like Toronto,” Sabres coach Phil Housley said this afternoon inside KeyBank Center. “The guys are excited to have him as part of our team. A lot of them know him personally or skated with him in the … [Read more...] about Win, Casey Mittelstadt’s arrival puts jump in Sabres’ step
Thursday's Detroit Coverage
Detroit Red Wings vs. Buffalo Sabres tonight: Time, TV, radio info (Detroit Free Press) Red Wings, Sabres surveying the future (The Sports Xchange) Red Wings at Sabres preview (NHL.com) Notes: Young Mittelstadt will make NHL debut against Red Wings (DetroitRedWings.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Detroit Coverage
Sabres' Mittelstadt skates in his first practice
'There was a lot of chatter and some extra jump to practice. Mittelstadt wasn’t at all intimidated by the scene, “It was exciting, I hadn’t played a game in a while, so it was nice to get out there and have some pace and have some fun, so it was definitely a good first practice.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Mittelstadt skates in his first practice
Sabres' Okposo is emotional at being nominated for the Masterton Trophy
'If Okposo wins, he would join Don Luce and Pat LaFontaine as the only Sabres to win the award.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Okposo is emotional at being nominated for the Masterton Trophy
Watch: Mittelstadt skates with Sabres for the first time
'During the skate, Mittelstadt worked on a line with Sam Reinhart and Evan Rodrigues. He also practiced with the second power-play unit, alongside Rodrigues, Nick Baptiste, Jason Pominville and Marco Scandella/Brendan Guhle.' … [Read more...] about Watch: Mittelstadt skates with Sabres for the first time
Mittelstadt practices, prepares for debut Thursday Vs. Red Wings
'“I just said thanks for the warm welcome and it was a good first practice,” Mittelstadt said of his chat with teammates at center ice as practice ended.' … [Read more...] about Mittelstadt practices, prepares for debut Thursday Vs. Red Wings
Sabres provide warm welcome for Mittelstadt at first practice
'"I just want to be here for him," Eichel said. "I was in a similar situation a few years ago, Sam as well, with coming in at a pretty young age. But we have a lot in common. It was good. We were able to get to know each other a little bit yesterday. … I think that that's important."' … [Read more...] about Sabres provide warm welcome for Mittelstadt at first practice
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Chaput’s overtime winner helps Comets edge Amerks (Utica Observer Dispatch) Amerks gain point in overtime loss to Comets (Amerks.com) Borgen, Peterson excited for shot with Amerks (Amerks.com) Chaput tallies three points as Comets sink Amerks in overtime (UticaComets.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage