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'"I think Phil's done a really good job of keeping things open, keeping the dialogue open with everybody, keeping things short and sweet and to the point," Kane said. "I think that makes it real easy, when everybody understands what's going on and what the goal is."' … [Read more...] about Kane impressing with pace, work ethic at Sabres camp

'Jack Eichel was back between Evander Kane and Jason Pominville at practice on Monday, reuniting a line that was responsible for three goals against Pittsburgh last Tuesday, while Ryan O'Reilly returned to a line with Zemgus Girgensons and Kyle Okposo on his flanks.' … [Read more...] about With two preseason games remaining, Sabres top lines taking shape

'The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team has assigned forwards Kyle Criscuolo , Hudson Fasching and C.J. Smith, as well as defenseman Brendan Guhle , to the Rochester Americans (AHL).' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign 4 more players to Amerks

'"I thought our guys competed real hard," Housley said. "When you're implementing new systems, and I know we talked about it, it does take time. And I'm not giving anybody a break here, because they've got to be accountable to the work they put into it."' … [Read more...] about Housley looking for ‘shot mentality’ following loss to Leafs

' The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team has assigned forwards Eric Cornel , Vaclav Karabacek , Stevie Moses and Kevin Porter , defensemen Brycen Martin , Casey Nelson and Devante Stephens , and goaltenders Jason Kasdorf , Jonas Johansson and Adam Wilcox to the Rochester Americans (AHL).' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign 10 to Rochester

'"You're looking at a team, and I know it's early in preseason, but they lost two games, scored four goals and they gave up 11 against," Sabres coach Phil Housley said. "You know they were going to come out with some hair on their back, and we weren't ready for that."' … [Read more...] about Slow start, penalty trouble plagues Sabres in loss to Leafs

' "I think he's had a great camp and it started with development camp," Housley said. "We like his grit, we want to see him in another game hopefully soon in the next two … It's intriguing, trying to see where he can fit in. I think he's had an excellent camp up to this point and he's getting rewarded for it."' … [Read more...] about Housley: Pu being rewarded for ‘excellent camp’

'"Excellent," Phil Housley said Wednesday. "He comes to the rink with a smile on his face. He's willing and eager to learn, he's jumping in there, leading the stretch, leading the skate, saying the right things in the locker room. It's been a joy for me to come in here seeing what he's brought to our team."' … [Read more...] about Bogosian, Beaulieu have formed chemistry on and off the ice

'The Sabres now have 47 players (26 forwards, 15 defensemen and six goaltenders) on their training camp roster.' … [Read more...] about Sabres return four to junior clubs

'"You see his hands around the net, there's a reason he's scored as many goals as he has in this League and he's been playing as long as he has. He's a smart player and we'll continue to build chemistry," Eichel said. "That happens in practice, happens in games, watching video together. I think that's something that continues to get better. It's good that we were able to get a … [Read more...] about Eichel’s OT winner caps off big night for top line at Penn State

'Rust was evident on both sides in the early going of an eventual 3-2 overtime win for the Hurricanes. Phil Housley put it this way: the Sabres had a hard time executing on breakout passes, and when they did make a pass they had a hard time catching it.' … [Read more...] about Sabres shake off rust, see areas to build on in OT loss to Canes

'"I know there's a lot of things coming at these guys, a lot of information, so my message is just go out and work hard," Housley said. "Don't' hesitate in anything you do. If you make a decision to go, go. We'll deal with mistakes as they come, but I want us to play with speed and attitude tonight."' … [Read more...] about Guhle, Risto will skate together as Sabres look to push tempo in opener

'If the first game is any indication, Asplund, who finished last season ranked third in the Swedish Hockey League for junior-aged scorers with six goals and 19 points in 39 appearances, is already on a nice track towards achieving the 30-point benchmark he stated as a goal for himself in July when in Buffalo for development camp.' … [Read more...] about Asplund, Davidsson among European prospects starting up

'"He's a student of the game," Housley said. "He really absorbs a lot, likes to watch a lot of video trying to understand our concepts. He's like a sponge."' … [Read more...] about Antipin proving to be an avid learner at Sabres camp

'"I think the situation here is the same," he said. "You've got a great player in [Jack] Eichel who's going to come up just like Connor did in Edmonton. Things can turn around quickly, especially when you get new management, new coaches and everything. It's a fresh, new start for everyone and I think it's good."' … [Read more...] about Pouliot sees comparisons between Sabres, Oilers