'It’s a refreshing perspective, especially from someone who should be celebrating high school graduation, or doing whatever things high school seniors do. Instead, the teenager from Minnetonka, Minnesota, spent this week at the Buffalo Sabres’ development camp, exuding maturity.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Ashton Schultz is just 18, already a star in Minnesota. Here’s why he’s in no rush
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‘I just want to make a good impression here’: What the Sabres prospects gain from development camp
'“Any tips, throughout the camp, on what I need to do,” said Geary, a St. Francis High School product from Hamburg. “I think the big thing with the (Sabres) is growing into my body, getting stronger, getting faster. It’s easy to say, but definitely hard to do. It’s taking the time to work on the body and grow my game, each and every day, a little bit.”' … [Read more...] about ‘I just want to make a good impression here’: What the Sabres prospects gain from development camp
Sabres development camp ends with a bang, scrimmage shows hopeful future
'But while the Sabres need to win now, and that’s certainly the reason free agency was paramount, the team’s future was barreling across the LECOM Harborcenter ice throughout the week. At Sabres development camp, 25 prospects, nine of whom were drafted only a week ago, went through a four-day summer camp of sorts, learning the ways of an NHL player. Along the way, they … [Read more...] about Sabres development camp ends with a bang, scrimmage shows hopeful future
Alan Pergament: Sabres make TV production lineup change that won't help declining ratings
'According to sources, some members of Sabres management believe the television coverage has been too critical.' … [Read more...] about Alan Pergament: Sabres make TV production lineup change that won’t help declining ratings
After difficult two years, Sabres goalie prospect Topias Leinonen thriving
'Leinonen, 21, just enjoyed a standout season for Mora IK, a second-tier pro team in Sweden, compiling a 13-10-0 record with a 2.31 goals-against average, a .910 save percentage and four shutouts in a career-high 25 appearances.' … [Read more...] about After difficult two years, Sabres goalie prospect Topias Leinonen thriving
Rose: With Sabres seemingly done making moves, the same philosophical issues remain
'The problem is that most of those moves are along the margins of the roster. With the departure of JJ Peterka in the deal that brought in Doan and Kesselring, Buffalo needed more than that to elevate to a team that can be feared in the Atlantic Division.' … [Read more...] about Rose: With Sabres seemingly done making moves, the same philosophical issues remain
Richard leads the way in 3-on-3 tournament
'Team Blue used a Jake Richard hat trick to beat Team Gold 8-6. Richard has a knack for scoring in the 3-on-3 tournaments as this is his fourth camp. This past season was his sophomore season at UConn. In 34 games the Sabres 2022 sixth-round pick netted 15 goals and 28 assists for 43 points in 34 games.' … [Read more...] about Richard leads the way in 3-on-3 tournament
5 Observations from Buffalo Sabres development camp tournament
'After a strong sophomore season with the UConn Huskies, forward Jake Richard had an impressive week in Buffalo. He was the most impactful player on the ice in the three-on-three tournament, finishing with four total goals and a handful of scoring chances.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations from Buffalo Sabres development camp tournament
Development camp never gets old for Richard, who steals the show in 3-on-3
'Forward Jake Richard, a 2022 sixth-round pick and rising junior at the University of Connecticut, led the charge during 3-on-3 play with a hat trick – an early tap-in to open the scoring, then two breakaway tallies in quick succession to secure the victory. He had multiple additional breakaways and, in the end-of-game, full-squad shootout, a flashy between-the-legs goal.' … [Read more...] about Development camp never gets old for Richard, who steals the show in 3-on-3