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'It’s the third year for the round-robin event, as each team will play the other three participating squads.' … [Read more...] about Sabres will host prospects tournament at HarborCenter

'"We've had a lot of good development coaches here and I think everyone has learned new things to get better and also to be more like a professional," Nylander said. "I will definitely take that into September.' … [Read more...] about A little bit of learning, a little bit of impression-making for Asplund and Nylander

'"Look at what he’s done with Nashville’s 'D' corps," Scandella said. "He was an All-Star defenseman, and that he believes in me gives me a lot of pride. I think we’re going to work really well together. I know I’m going to learn a lot off of him. I think he has a lot to teach. I’m all ears."' … [Read more...] about Scandella on Sabres: ‘I’m super excited about the new challenge I have’

'The 18-year-old showcased his swift hands in tight-quartered drills on Saturday, Sunday and Monday before putting more speed on display during Tuesday's full-ice session. This year, the 3-on-3 tournament was played NHL overtime style on full ice, allowing playmakers like Mittelstadt to show off more of their arsenal, as opposed to last year's usage of strictly the offensive … [Read more...] about Casey Mittelstadt lives up to hype at first Sabres development camp

'"The cooking was fun. I definitely learned some things there," Willman said. "I usually get my meals made for me by my mom or my dad. But I'm learning new things about nutrition and cooking and eating well and all those types of things away from the ice. It's always good to learn those things. It's definitely a game-changer what you put in your body and how it affects you and … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Max Willman hungry to turn things around at Brown

'"Our conversations with Jack and the group have gone extremely well," Botterill said in HarborCenter after the close of development camp. "We'll continue this throughout the summer and see if we can find a common ground because, from our standpoint, we certainly want to get something done. And everything we've heard from Jack and his agents is they want to get something done … [Read more...] about Botterill: Talks continuing with Eichel and Lehner but no plans for early extension for Reinhart

'A huge first step is fortifying the prospect pool and things looked good in that regard the last four days in HarborCenter. The Sabres need more defensemen, especially on the right side, but they have some elite forwards coming and you could feel the buzz in the building at Saturday's opening practices and Tuesday's 3-on-3 tournament, which saw so many fans show up at 9 a.m. … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: As kids thrive, Sabres’ new leaders exude veteran feel

'The white team went undefeated on the morning, winning all three of its round-robin games and both of its playoff games. In the semifinals, 2014 second-round pick Eric Cornel and undrafted 21-year-old Erik Autio scored the goals in a 2-0 white win. In the final, Hudson Fasching, Mittelstadt and Cornel found the net to take home the title.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Mittelstadt’s team wins 3-on-3, Housley talks coaching staff, Stephens sits & more

'"School is the No. 1 priority for me right now," Borgen said Monday in HarborCenter. "Try to get a degree because you can't play hockey forever. That's my mom's theory."' … [Read more...] about Will Borgen keeps showing steady hand on blueline

'“You have to be ready all the time for the breakaways and 2-on-1s or even 3-on-1s,” Luukkonen said. “It’s gonna be fun. There’s gonna be a lot of hard situations, so I’m looking forward to it.”' … [Read more...] about Goalies Luukkonen, Johansson unfazed by 3-on-3 tournament changes

'"I'm a much better player than when I finished my last season...right this summer I'm working on my offensive ability and awareness and making plays," Osmanski said Monday after the second camp session. "I like to say I'm pretty good defensively, so I'm trying to bring something to the table on both ends of the ice."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: WNYer wants to show skill, camp’s first injury, Amerks opener & more

'Ruff, 59, will be working under Alain Vigneault and will be serving as an NHL assistant for the first time since he left the Florida Panthers following the 1996-97 season to become the head man in Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about It’s official: Lindy Ruff back on the bench as assistant with Rangers

'Former Sabres center Pierre Turgeon, drafted No. 1 overall by the team in 1987, has been named an assistant coach by the Los Angeles Kings. Turgeon, 47, will be making his NHL coaching debut.' … [Read more...] about Pierre Turgeon to make NHL coaching debut as assistant with Kings

'"To be honest, I think for me the hands are the last thing to come back," he said. "I've been skating back home so that helps. Especially wanting to come to camp not too rusty. The hands are the most important part of my game. When they come back is when I think I'm playing well."' … [Read more...] about As top pick, lots of eyes are on Casey Mittelstadt’s mitts

'"I got a text from my agent and he said, 'You've been drafted' and I was like, 'it's the third round' and he was like, 'No, this is not fake,' " Laaksonen said. "I was like, "Oh my God, Oh my God.' I run to my mother and hugged her. It was a special moment."' … [Read more...] about Mystery draft pick revealed: Laaksonen gets his chance at Sabres camp