‘”I have to be a lot better. People are probably going to try to hit me sometimes even more. I have to be quicker in my mind, quicker with my hands, quicker with my feet. I know that, so I’m prepared.”‘
Archives for September 6, 2019
Henri Jokiharju’s first impression begins with Sabres Prospects Challenge
‘”It brings me more motivation,” Jokiharju said Thursday of his trade from the Blackhawks. “This is a young team that’s up and coming. It’s good. Lots of young guys who are very talented.”‘
Sabres prospect Victor Olofsson ready to battle for roster spot
‘“I kind of know the way we want to play, even if it’s a little bit different this year,” he said. “I still feel like it’s a lot easier coming into this year because last year everything was new to me.”’
Sabres prospect Dylan Cozens close to playing: ‘I’m feeling good right now’
‘“I think it’s feeling normal right now, just being with the guys again, going out, practicing, being treated like another normal player,” Cozens said inside Harborcenter. “Not wearing a red jersey, I think that’s big. I’m feeling good right now.”’
Sabres’ Asplund is ready to make the next step
‘Asplund is very close to being NHL ready, but Jason Botterill already has a logjam on the roster. Asplund said he’s ready for the competition, “It’s great, I think it’s good for everyone to have that competition and in every practice you really need to show yourself or your best side.”’
Cozens to play in Prospects Challenge
‘“You know, I’m not really focusing on other guys, I’m focusing on myself. I want to go out there and play because I feel good not because I want to play against Jack Hughes. I want to go out because I love the game of hockey and I want to be back on the ice.”’
Cozens practices as Sabres prepare for Prospects Challenge
‘”I’m not really focusing on other guys,” he said. “I’m focusing on myself. I want to go out there and play because I feel good, not go out and play because I want to play against Jack Hughes. I want to go out and play because I love the game of hockey and I want to get back on the ice.”‘
Camp Preview: Which players might make the jump to the NHL?
‘Asplund (second round, 2016) saw growth during his first North American campaign in Rochester, and the proof was in the production. He tallied 18 points in his first 53 games as he adapted to a new league and a new ice surface, then tallied a team-best 23 points over his final 22 games in the regular season.’