'"Phil’s been great for the last few weeks with us, having our input, seeing what we think. So I think it’s sort of a bit of a change for us. It’s a good one. That’s how it needs to be. You look at the teams that are successful year after year, it’s that open line, it’s that player-coach one relationship instead of battling with them and it's been a good start so far. Obviously … [Read more...] about Eichel feels the vibe as Sabres enter camp with new outlook
Archives for September 2018
Sabres Notebook: Team has Lehner's back in wake of revelations
'"It's tough. That's one thing in sports that a lot of people don't see," Sabres defenseman Zach Bogosian said after the team reported for physicals and testing in KeyBank Center. "You see on TV at 7 o'clock the bright lights and everything is great. You're getting paid to play a great game for a living, but there's a lot of things that go on away from the rink that a lot of … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Team has Lehner’s back in wake of revelations
Q&A: Housley 'really excited' to drop puck on second Sabres training camp
'You always feel that you're ready, right? But until you step in and you're the guy, I don't know how prepared you can really be for all of that. It's obviously a good feeling to have one year under my belt now, knowing how to handle the day-to-day operations, how to make decisions, trying to include your coaching staff and their input. Looking back, I gained a lot of … [Read more...] about Q&A: Housley ‘really excited’ to drop puck on second Sabres training camp
Sabres feel change, excitement as new season opens
'“You feel like if you have something bothering you, you can get it off your chest, if you think that we have to change something around the room – whatever it may be,” he said. “Phil’s been great for the last few weeks with us, having our input, seeing what we think.' … [Read more...] about Sabres feel change, excitement as new season opens
Sabres notes: Former Sabres goalie Robin Lehner shares addiction story
'“I was self-treating myself because I could not be inside my own head by myself,” he wrote. “The thoughts of ending it all … it was real and close.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Former Sabres goalie Robin Lehner shares addiction story
Offseason cleansing puts Sabres, Eichel in upbeat mood
'“Last year, we want to put that behind us at this point,” Eichel said. “There’s a lot of new people in here. I think there’s a new mindset. There’s a new standard and I think you’ll see different group of guys with the way we conduct ourselves, the way we handle ourselves.”' … [Read more...] about Offseason cleansing puts Sabres, Eichel in upbeat mood
Robin Lehner shares struggles with addiction, bipolar disorder: 'I want to help make a difference'
'Lehner, a nine-year NHL veteran, revealed career-long struggles with alcohol and drug abuse and said it came to a head last season with the Sabres when he fluctuated between manic and depressive states "full of self-medication and thoughts of suicide."' … [Read more...] about Robin Lehner shares struggles with addiction, bipolar disorder: ‘I want to help make a difference’
Housley wants to get off to a good start this season
'"It's crucial. It sets you up for the season, but there will be times that we will be faced with adversity," Housley said in his first meeting with the media this season. "Hopefully we don't have to face that right at the start, but I feel that we can only control what we do tomorrow, how we work the next day, how we work in our exhibition games. When we get to that point and … [Read more...] about Housley wants to get off to a good start this season
Eichel sees the potential in this year's Sabres group
'"It was sort of inevitable with the way things went last year. We knew changes were going to be made," Eichel said at his meeting with the media on Thursday. "There's a lot of negative and a lot of bad, and I think we've put that behind us at this point. Last year was last year. I think the guys in the room now are excited with the opportunity that we have."' … [Read more...] about Eichel sees the potential in this year’s Sabres group
Robin Lehner tells of his mental health battle
'"During this whole process our GM in Buffalo was so incredibly supportive. We met when I came back and had a great and productive discussion. Jason and the Sabres organization had decided to move on from me as their goalie and, in the end, my family and I thought a restart would be the best thing. I still wanted to stay if they wanted me. But deep inside I knew changing … [Read more...] about Robin Lehner tells of his mental health battle
Watch: Sabres report to camp, confident they can become a contender
'Every player we spoke with said they believe things in Buffalo can be turned around.' … [Read more...] about Watch: Sabres report to camp, confident they can become a contender
Watch: Sabres' Eichel re-energized, ready to take major steps
'"You want to create a culture, you want to create a new identity as a group," Eichel said. "I think last year we've put that behind us at this point. There are a lot of new people in here, there is a new mindset, there is a new standard and I think you'll see a different group of guys with the way we conduct ourselves and handle ourselves."' … [Read more...] about Watch: Sabres’ Eichel re-energized, ready to take major steps
Upbeat Sabres enter camp following offseason cleanse
'"There's are a lot of players in the locker room that needed to change, myself included," Housley said. "They've put themselves in a vulnerable position at times and listen to feedback and criticism they didn't like to hear. If you're going to make a difference and want to change the direction of this franchise we have to change as people and it's good to see they were able to … [Read more...] about Upbeat Sabres enter camp following offseason cleanse
Sabres have 'new standard' after summer of internal growth
'"You want to create something in camp, you want to create a culture, want to create a new identity as a group," Eichel said. "I think last year, we put that behind us as a group. There's a lot of new people in here. I think there's a new mindset, there's a new standard and I think you'll see a different group of guys with the way we conduct ourselves and handle ourselves."' … [Read more...] about Sabres have ‘new standard’ after summer of internal growth
Sabres' Jeff Skinner gave a 7-year-old fan 'the most amazing day ever'
'“Jeff really made an impact on us that day when he had that card and told Chase, ‘Thank you,’ ” Tonya said. “Because who thinks a construction paper card is going to go anywhere? You really don’t.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jeff Skinner gave a 7-year-old fan ‘the most amazing day ever’