'“It was great,” Reinhart said of Monday’s pair of practice sessions. “It was a thrill to have that all over with and finally come here. It’s a lot more comforting knowing all that’s over and you can really get down to business, enjoy the week and the first experience at an NHL level. I’m just kind of taking it in stride and enjoying the process."' … [Read more...] about Reinhart takes the ice
Archives for July 15, 2014
Sabres get a look at Carrier
'“(I’m) a power forward. I can check, score goals, play anywhere,” Carrier said. “A lot of teams in the NHL are looking for big power forwards now and it’s my style of play.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres get a look at Carrier
Sabres’ prospect Samuels-Thomas seen as a good fit
'“I’m a power forward and I need to keep the game simple,” he said. “That’s what I’ve learned in college. ... I developed that heavy style of play just being a forward that’s hard to move off the puck winning battles. That’s something that’s wanted here.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ prospect Samuels-Thomas seen as a good fit
Sam Reinhart eager to earn job with Sabres
'“Most of the guys at this stage are trying to get better every day,” Reinhart said. “From yesterday to today to tomorrow, we’ll keep getting better and continue to improve.”' … [Read more...] about Sam Reinhart eager to earn job with Sabres
Sam Reinhart and deep prospect pool show Sabres could have bright future
'“Everybody knows how good he is,” Lemieux said about Reinhart. “I think what separates him from everybody else is how smart he is. I think that’s his strongest asset. He’s a really smart kid. Obviously, it’s exciting for me to be out there with guys like that. That’s the kind of caliber that I want to be with. I want to surround myself with the best players in the world.”' … [Read more...] about Sam Reinhart and deep prospect pool show Sabres could have bright future
Hulking prospect Jordan Samuels-Thomas ready for fresh opportunity with Sabres
'“I was excited about a new opportunity with an organization that’s really excited about changing the culture here,” Samuels-Thomas said Monday inside the First Niagara Center following the first session of development camp.' … [Read more...] about Hulking prospect Jordan Samuels-Thomas ready for fresh opportunity with Sabres
Chris is latest Brown to grab hockey spotlight
'“I was very, very honored to be drafted by that organization,” Brown said. “I’m glad that they had the faith in me to take me. (Being drafted) wasn’t a sure thing so I wasn’t going to be disappointed if it didn’t happen, but it happened and hopefully it works out for the best.”' … [Read more...] about Chris is latest Brown to grab hockey spotlight
Sabres Reinhart finally hits the ice
'Reinhart looked smooth in what he does, not a lot of wasted motion. He sent a no look pass out front finding a wide open Justin Bailey. The Sabres first round pick less than a month ago was glad to finally get on the ice, “It was great, it was a thrill to have that all over with and finally come here. It’s a lot more comforting to know that all of that’s over and you can … [Read more...] about Sabres Reinhart finally hits the ice
What should we expect from Grigorenko, Armia in 2014-15
'Will Armia and Grigo do it? At least the end of last season should make us feel more confident. Now it’s all about what the individuals carry it over and do with their opportunity.' … [Read more...] about What should we expect from Grigorenko, Armia in 2014-15