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'“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

'“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

'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

'“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

'“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

'“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

'“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

'“(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

'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

'“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

'“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

'“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

'The arrival of centers Jack Eichel and Ryan O’Reilly and other talented forwards pushed Girgensons down the lineup and out of the No. 1 center spot. The 12th overall pick in 2012 has spent much of the last two years shuttling between center and the wing on the third or fourth line. He has 14 goals over that span.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign Zemgus Girgensons to two-year contract

'Butcher, according to the Post, might hold a grudge against the Avalanche because the team told his agent in 2015 it had no interest in signing him. Patrick Roy, Colorado’s former coach and vice president, reportedly didn’t want undersized defensemen. Butcher is listed at 5-foot-10 and 186 pounds. Roy resigned a year ago, and the Avalanche scouted Butcher throughout last … [Read more...] about Report: Will Butcher to visit Sabres

'Beaulieu has played 225 NHL games over four seasons, compiling seven goals, 60 points and 152 penalty minutes. He recorded four goals and 28 points in 74 contests last season, all career highs.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign Nathan Beaulieu to two-year contract