'“I’ve gone through a lot of changes,” he said. “I can’t say that’s a bad thing. It definitely gets you prepared, gets that kind of out of the way. I’m young and I have a lot of experience with that now.”' … [Read more...] about Zemgus Girgensons Sabres’ mainstay through upheaval
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Sabres resting Marco Scandella after offseason hip surgery
'He added: “His progression is looking intriguing for us.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres resting Marco Scandella after offseason hip surgery
Former European star Stevie Moses pursuing NHL dream with Sabres
'“I’ve been in Europe 99 percent of my career,” said Moses, who noted money influenced his other recent career decisions. “I’ve enjoyed that, but I thought it was time for a different challenge.' … [Read more...] about Former European star Stevie Moses pursuing NHL dream with Sabres
Sabres’ Jason Pominville ready for first game back
'“I have the history of being able to produce (offensively),” Pominville said. “But at the same time, I feel I can bring some responsibility to the line defensively, making sure that we don’t get caught.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jason Pominville ready for first game back
Speed could help Sabres’ Evan Rodrigues secure roster spot
'“That was the one thing I really put all my focus on,” Rodrigues said.' … [Read more...] about Speed could help Sabres’ Evan Rodrigues secure roster spot
Sabres’ Phil Housley excited, nervous for coaching debut
'“I’d be lying to you if I say when the game comes I’m (not) going to be nervous,” Housley said this morning inside KeyBank Center. “Being a head coach for the first time behind the bench, it’s quite exciting for me.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Phil Housley excited, nervous for coaching debut
AHL star Seth Griffith focused on sticking with Sabres
'“I’ve proven my worth in the American Hockey League,” said Griffith, who inked a one-year, one-way contract worth $650,000. “It’s time that I prove myself at the next level. Hopefully, I get that opportunity.”' … [Read more...] about AHL star Seth Griffith focused on sticking with Sabres
Sabres’ Zach Bogosian believes he can thrive under Phil Housley
'“I was frustrated,” Bogosian said of a campaign in which he scored a career-low 11 points in 56 games. “That’s in the rear view now.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Zach Bogosian believes he can thrive under Phil Housley
Benoit Pouliot sees Sabres on similar path as Oilers
'“It was the worst year I’ve ever had playing in the NHL,” Pouliot said this morning inside HarborCenter. “We were so down that the coach (Dallas Eakins) got fired during the year. Things weren’t going well, but we had so many draft picks, we had so many young guys coming up and learning.”' … [Read more...] about Benoit Pouliot sees Sabres on similar path as Oilers
Sabres’ Marco Scandella embracing Buffalo, fresh start
'“He’s a great guy,” Pominville said. “What you saw is the way he is pretty much all the time. He’s very outgoing, he shows his emotion.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Marco Scandella embracing Buffalo, fresh start
Sabres notes: Ryan O’Reilly not thinking about captaincy
'“You look at the guys who have worn it in the past in this organization, its something very special,” O’Reilly said Friday following the first session of training camp inside HarborCenter. “With a letter or not, the stuff that needed to change I think has and that’s what we want.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Ryan O’Reilly not thinking about captaincy
Sabres’ Jack Eichel out to prove himself
'“Actually, I think I’ve proven nothing,” Eichel said Thursday as training camp opened with physicals inside KeyBank Center. “It’s a huge year for me personally and as a team. We want to take the next step as a team, and I think for us to do that we need some guys to take the next step as players, and I need to be one of them.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jack Eichel out to prove himself
Sabres excited for fresh start with coach Phil Housley
'“It just gives me chills, seeing the Sabre logo,” Housley said as training camp opened with physicals inside KeyBank Center. “I was fortunate to start my career here. It’s a great sports town. People are very passionate, very proud.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres excited for fresh start with coach Phil Housley
Brendan Guhle aiming to crack Sabres out of training camp
'At just 20 years old, Guhle often looks like a veteran, swiftly moving the puck up the ice and getting to the net.' … [Read more...] about Brendan Guhle aiming to crack Sabres out of training camp
Sabres GM Jason Botterill expects prospects to battle for roster spots
'“We want our young players pushing,” Botterill said. “Whether they make it out of training camp, outstanding, that’s great, or whether they’re battling for who’s going to be the first call-up, or even young players such as (the Pittsburgh Penguins’) Jake Guentzel (who) are going to make a contribution the second half of the season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres GM Jason Botterill expects prospects to battle for roster spots