'"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
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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’
Mike Harrington: Carter Hutton finally gets to claim his crease
'"I want to be modest about it but I've always been prepared to play," Hutton said after a recent workout with his new teammates in HarborCenter. "In the same sense, I always go in trying to play as much as you can. The way we train and practice, adding an extra 20 games to my schedule won't be life shattering to me.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Carter Hutton finally gets to claim his crease
Breaking down the Sabres training camp roster
'Linus Ullmark: Ticketed for first full-time NHL duty after 21 wins, .922 mark last year in Rochester.' … [Read more...] about Breaking down the Sabres training camp roster
10 storylines to watch at Sabres training camp
'Housley said the conditioning of the club was not where it needed to be when he arrived as the coach last season and he was too lax in that area until the regular-season schedule started. He said he won't make that mistake in this camp. The coach's message was likely one reason so many players were back in town skating in late August.' … [Read more...] about 10 storylines to watch at Sabres training camp
Kyle Okposo sees changes in Sabres
'“Their work ethic was contagious, something that you have to have every day to be a good team,” he said Wednesday inside HarborCenter. “I talk about it again and again and again."' … [Read more...] about Kyle Okposo sees changes in Sabres
'Leaner, meaner' Ristolainen ready to step up for Sabres
'Ristolainen's offseason routine was a topic of conversation among fans and media on social networks throughout the summer. A quick glance of his Instagram finds the Sabres defenseman flipping tires, boxing, clean lifting and practicing mixed martial arts.' … [Read more...] about ‘Leaner, meaner’ Ristolainen ready to step up for Sabres
After quiet tourney, Mittelstadt finds some magic in final period
'You didn't notice Mittelstadt much for the first 40 minutes of the Prospects Challenge finale against Pittsburgh.' … [Read more...] about After quiet tourney, Mittelstadt finds some magic in final period
Sabres finalize training camp roster
'The Sabres have finalized a 51-man training camp roster, which includes 20 players attending their first camp with the organization.' … [Read more...] about Sabres finalize training camp roster
Travis Yost's Sabre Metrics: Why Jack Eichel and Jeff Skinner are perfect pair
'Travis Yost has been involved in the world of hockey analytics for a decade and is currently part of TSN's Hockey Analytics team.' … [Read more...] about Travis Yost’s Sabre Metrics: Why Jack Eichel and Jeff Skinner are perfect pair
Sabres' Mittelstadt turned a tough Prospects Tournament around quickly
'One of the things that made Botterill draft Mittelstadt was his game when it matters. Botterill said, “He’s always going to put a lot of pressure on himself, but I think he’s handled those situations a lot in the past. Look at last year in the World Juniors, being in Buffalo, the team that drafted him, most people would probably wilt under that pressure, he excelled and was … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Mittelstadt turned a tough Prospects Tournament around quickly
Sabres announce 2018 training camp roster
'The Sabres report to camp on September 13th, with practices open to the public starting on September 14th at Harbor Center. The Sabres play their first preseason game on September 17th in Columbus against the Blue Jackets.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce 2018 training camp roster
Sabres Release Training Camp Roster
'The team begins practice Friday morning.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Release Training Camp Roster