‘”It was good, sort of different emotions,” Johnson said Wednesday in HarborCenter. “It was a little bit weird coming back after being gone for a year. But it felt good to get out with a lot of familiar faces. It’s a new system, new philosophy and new energy with the team.”‘
The Sabres Report - September 21, 2017
Sabres Notebook: Larsson returns, Scandella stays out ★
‘”It was really nice to finally get out there and get in a game situation,” Larsson said Wednesday at HarborCenter in the wake of the Sabres’ 4-3 overtime win over the Penguins in Penn State’s Pegula Ice Arena. “It’s been a long time and it was a great feeling. I was trying to get back into the pace, find the timing, find the areas where I was supposed to be on the ice and what kind of game it was.”‘
O'Reilly has a speedy mode of transport to practice ★
‘The Sabres dress in KeyBank Center and walk over to HarborCenter with most of their gear on for practice, usually using the tunnel in the arena pavilion that connects the two facilities. Ryan O’Reilly has made the quick jaunt even easier – by converting his hockey skates to roller skates with clip-on wheels.’
Zemgus Girgensons Sabres’ mainstay through upheaval ★
‘“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.”’
Sabres resting Marco Scandella after offseason hip surgery ★
‘He added: “His progression is looking intriguing for us.”’
Sabres send four prospects back to juniors ★
‘Glotov has become a fan favorite for his personality on social media, on the ice, as well as his dynamic offensive style. His plans for this year were in question when Cape Breton of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League no longer had a roster spot for him. They traded him to Shawinigan where he will now head to. Glotov was Buffalo’s second seventh round pick in the 2016 NHL Draft. He had 15 goals and 35 assists in 64 games for Cape Breton last year, but no goals and 4 assists in 11 playoff games.’
Bogosian, Beaulieu have formed chemistry on and off the ice ★
‘”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.”‘
Sabres return four to junior clubs ★
‘The Sabres now have 47 players (26 forwards, 15 defensemen and six goaltenders) on their training camp roster.’
Thursday's Rochester Coverage ★
Summer’s over but Rochester Amerks ready to open camp Sept. 25 (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle)
Amerks announce 2017 training camp schedule (Amerks.com)
The Sabres Report - September 20, 2017
It's just a start, but Sabres' Pominville has the finish Eichel needs ★
‘”Any player who contributes offensively, you just feel better about yourself,” coach Phil Housley said. “It’s good to see that they had a good game.”‘