Archives for July 2012

'“I don’t know if two weeks ago I could have told you I was going to be jumping into a lake at 5 in the morning,” Tropp said. “It was a good time though. Well, maybe good times is an overstatement.”' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres call in Navy SEALs for training

'“I saw some YouTube clips, and that just made me more worried,” Foligno said following the first day of summer development camp inside the First Niagara Center. “It wasn’t smart to do that. I tried to go to bed at 10 and I only went to bed at 1. That’s how scared I was.”' … [Read more...] about Navy Seals put Sabres prospects through rough early-morning workout

'The Lake Superior State freshman was invited after being named the school's outstanding freshman last season when he had five goals and eight assists while also being an honourable mention on the Central Collegiate Hockey Association's all-rookie team.' … [Read more...] about Czuczman skates with Sabres

'"I think when you get older you want to be a leader," he said about all his experience in this setting. "It's certainly my job out here. I just meet the guys and get them comfortable out here. I remember my first camp I was pretty nervous. You just want to make sure that you're talking to them and seeing what they need and if you can do anything to help them out. That's just … [Read more...] about Foligno the wily veteran at Sabres D-camp

'Grigorenko made it clear that he is here for one reason and one reason only. When asked what his goals were for this year, his response was quite clear, "Just to make the NHL," he said. Monday was the first opportunity for Grigorenko to skate with players that have NHL experience. This was something that Grigorenko felt was an excellent experience, "It was really good to see … [Read more...] about Centers of Attention

'Approximately 40 of the Sabres top prospects took part in United States Navy Seals training Monday morning on a local beach. The players went through a variety of workouts ranging from thousands of squats, push-ups, and sit-ups to a swim in the lake at 5 am.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Train With Navy Seals

'A very early start in fact. Because that’s what happens when you have to start your day with a 4:30 a.m. wake-up call to work out with a group of Navy SEALs, before spending an hour on the ice in front of coaches and management.' … [Read more...] about Development camp: Day One

'Buffalo’s annual development camp is open to the public for the next four days. The 40 prospects will split into two groups for three days of practice sessions in First Niagara Center. The first group is scheduled to skate from 10-11:15 a.m. today, Tuesday and Wednesday, with the second group taking the ice from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. The practices are free.' … [Read more...] about Prospects are up at Sabres’ summer camp

'The camp will feature about 38 Sabres prospects including a few players that played important roles for the Sabres this past season. Left wing Marcus Foligno, right wing Corey Tropp, defenseman Brayden McNabb and center Adam Luke are all expected to participate in this year's camp.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Set to Start Development Camp

'In need of a veteran goaltender for the Rochester Americans, the Sabres have agreed to a one-year deal with David Leggio, the Williamsville native who manned the crease for the minor-league club the past two seasons.' … [Read more...] about Sabres keep Leggio, bring back Mancari

'Leggio, meanwhile, will be preventing goals. And while he’s returning to the same team, he’ll still be in a different place: No. 3 on the organizational depth chart.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres sign Leggio, Mancari to one-year contracts

'If Leggio keeps performing well, he could earn an NHL recall. “If I get a recall, taking advantage of the opportunity is definitely a goal of mine,” Leggio said. “Not just getting called up and maybe getting a game. But if I get called up, I want show that I can play in the NHL.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign Leggio, bring back Mancari

'Mancari re-joins the Sabres after spending last year in the Vancouver Canucks' organization. He had no points in six games with Vancouver and spent the rest of the season in the minors. Selected by Buffalo in the seventh-round of the 2004 draft, Mancari had three goals and 10 assists in 36 games with the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign 2 forwards; re-sign G Leggio

'Starting on Monday, the players will go through three days of both on and off-ice workouts, leading to the Blue and Gold scrimmage on Thursday, July 12 at 6 pm. Tickets for the scrimmage will be $10. The on-ice workouts that go from Monday to Wednesday begin at 10 am and are open to the public.' … [Read more...] about Hodgson, Grigorenko highlight Sabres’ D-Camp roster

'Ryan Miller has been one of the best goalies since the lockout. His coach relies on him to make more saves than most coaches across the NHL do. Given the same situation, most average goalies would perform below average under the same circumstances. His contract, like all contracts, is only worth it if he plays at the top of his game. And the stats suggest he should bounce back … [Read more...] about What Advanced Stats Say About the Sabres Pt. 7: Ryan Miller