'Baptiste morphed into a stud scorer last season, his second as a pro, compiling 25 goals and 41 points in only 59 games with the Rochester Americans. Following an early-season recall, he often looked comfortable in the NHL, scoring three goals.' … [Read more...] about Confident Nick Baptiste ready to crack Sabres for good
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Sabres GM Jason Botterill believes extension for Jack Eichel will get done
'“He’s focused on the season, he focused coming into training camp,” Botterill said. “In all our interaction with him, it’s been a lot of fun, and we’re really looking forward to getting on the ice with him. Our relationship with his agents continue to be very positive.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres GM Jason Botterill believes extension for Jack Eichel will get done
Sabres rookie C.J. Smith enjoying Buffalo
'“Sometimes I’m not the flashiest guy out there, but I have good details, good habits,” said Smith, whose Sabres close the tournament tonight against the Pittsburgh Penguins.' … [Read more...] about Sabres rookie C.J. Smith enjoying Buffalo
Harvard graduate Colin Blackwell impressing Sabres
'“I’ve always learned that being patient, good things will happen and something will pop up,” Blackwell said. “I think the only thing that I can do – and it’s kind of the hardest thing for an athlete – is kind of believe in yourself. Confidence is everything.' … [Read more...] about Harvard graduate Colin Blackwell impressing Sabres
Sabres prospect Hudson Fasching ready for fresh start
'“It took me a while, probably a month or two after I was playing again, that I really felt normal and felt in the swing of things,” Fasching said inside HarborCenter. “It wasn’t necessarily I was so bad or anything. I came back in the middle of the season. Everybody’s in mid-season shape.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Hudson Fasching ready for fresh start
Will Butcher enjoyed visiting Sabres
'Being back here for his first appearance in an NHL uniform is “neat,” Butcher said. He believes Buffalo is “a great hockey town.” Sabres general manager Jason Botterill impressed him during his visit.' … [Read more...] about Will Butcher enjoyed visiting Sabres
Sabres’ Justin Bailey ready to stand out at rookie tournament
'“My goal is to play in the National Hockey League,” he said. “I think anytime you have a chance with guys that are the same age as you, if not younger, you want to really show yourself … as a dominant player, and that’s not just scoring goals. For me, it’s asserting myself in the corner, being stronger than guys, showing that I can play with the weight I put on this summer.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Justin Bailey ready to stand out at rookie tournament
After scary concussion, Sabres’ Kyle Okposo healed, excited for new season
'“When you’re going through an experience like that, your mindset’s questioning a lot of things,” he said. “That’s probably one of them. I have a good support team around me. … I knew that I was going to pull through.”' … [Read more...] about After scary concussion, Sabres’ Kyle Okposo healed, excited for new season
Jack Eichel ‘adamant’ on staying with Sabres, willing to wait for extension
'“If that happens, that happens,” Eichel, 20, said Tuesday following a late-summer skate. “I’m pretty adamant on staying a Sabre and staying in Buffalo. It’s not something I can really control here. I can just control my play.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel ‘adamant’ on staying with Sabres, willing to wait for extension
South Buffalo’s Tim Kennedy hopeful to land with new team soon
'“I can play, I still want to play,” Kennedy said. “I had a lot of offers from overseas, but it’s not really what I want to do right now, just because of family. It’s getting tough over here, because everyone’s getting younger.”' … [Read more...] about South Buffalo’s Tim Kennedy hopeful to land with new team soon
Sabres’ Jake McCabe happy to give number back to Jason Pominville
'“(Pominville’s) been in the league a long time, he was obviously here for a long time, was captain of this team,” McCabe said. “I know a lot more fans have 29 Pominville jerseys than 29 McCabe jerseys. Nineteen was my number for a long time, so it made sense.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jake McCabe happy to give number back to Jason Pominville
Sabres to open training camp Sept. 14
'Like last year, the Sabres will begin camp in HarborCenter. Sessions are open to the public. A full camp roster and schedule will be announced later. The Sabres begin their preseason schedule Sept. 18 at KeyBank Center against the Carolina Hurricanes.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to open training camp Sept. 14
Martin Biron joins Sabres broadcast team as analyst
'“I grew up in the Sabres organization and Buffalo has always had a big place in my heart,” Biron said in a statement. “Western New York has been my home since I was 20 years old, and my family and I are thrilled to begin this opportunity with the Sabres. I look forward to continuing to connect with the fans who supported me throughout my playing career.”' … [Read more...] about Martin Biron joins Sabres broadcast team as analyst
Sabres goalie Robin Lehner not out to prove himself
'“New management and stuff comes in … they want to reevaluate,” Lehner said Thursday following a late-summer workout. “I have full respect for that.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Robin Lehner not out to prove himself
Sabres rookie Victor Antipin excited to showcase skills in NHL
'“The NHL is the best league in the world, and I want to try to play here,” Antipin said. “It’s interesting for me to play here.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres rookie Victor Antipin excited to showcase skills in NHL